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Hangar 9 UltraCote 10 Meter, Orange (Hangar 9 U87710 | HANU87710)

Model: Hangar 9 U87710
Dist. #: HANU87710   SKU: HANU87710

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UltraCote 10 Meter, Orange...
Introduction

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can only be as great as the surface of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to appropriately stick to a surface area, the surface area should {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unpleasant bumps. Fill spaces and dents with a premium filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Idea - Some expert home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, use a damp cloth to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surface areas once again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later on under the covering, developing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design thoroughly and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now check outy|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger than had to cover the wing. Get rid of the backing (conserve for later on) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature level|temperature level} of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the actual temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature until the water just begins to boil off. This technique is remarkably precise and is generally within 10° (of the exact application temperature of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat against the whole surface area with a minimum of wrinkles.


Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing:
If covering a solid-sheeted wing, work from the center of the spar external to the tracking edge and then to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the tracking edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and tracking edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, allowing a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and tracking edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and tracking edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (approximately 350°F) may be had to diminish and extend the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing tip while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This function is helpful, specifically when covering dramatically curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be required to increase the temperature of the iron to achieve higher shrinking to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very useful and results in an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the backing from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a leading panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the appropriate side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same methods as explained in steps 3 through 6. Be sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming the edges and safely seal the edges with the iron.


Shrinking the Covering:
Now it’s time to diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat utilizing the very same pattern used to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It may be required to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat required to tighten up the covering.

Pro Idea - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Approach: A heat gun can likewise be used to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be used over a strong structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently press the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The method for covering fuselages and other basic flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the very same technique as explained above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brand names of covering, it’s important to read the following guidelines. UltraCote® integrates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinking system that makes accomplishing expert covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and the best ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to guarantee expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three essential temperatures to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® ends up being active, allowing the covering to be connected to the model.While 220° will totally bond the covering to the design, it is well below the temperature that triggers UltraCote® to diminish. This is exactly what's required when very first attaching covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.



Pro Idea - Lots of expert home builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick recommendation, as this temperature is used often whenever putting on covering.



Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to diminish. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is connected utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is made with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause further shrinking.


The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinking rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The smallest amount of shrinking occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to bear in mind when shrinking and tightening covering.


Essential:When UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature should be used to further diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be required to use over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always use the minimum heat required to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence allowing lots of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's required to further diminish the covering.



Valuable Tips

Multiple Colors:
When applying covering with a second color, it’s important that the light color be applied first (under the dark color) to prevent the dark color from showing through. Where colors fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is very important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is highly suggested, as it typically avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Almost all expert home builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals one of the best that includes muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally takes in moisture.Wood models really grow and diminish somewhat throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the design develops covering droops due to design shrinking. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the design may prevent the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and vehicle acrylic paints. It’s suggested that the surface area be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® bright pads then thoroughly cleaned up with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Sometimes the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and imperfections in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the area utilizing a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth rapidly cools the area, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous aim to completely remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be eliminated from the iron or design utilizing acetone or a mild thinner.


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