Hangar 9 UltraCote, Transparent

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Flexible and simple to use
Patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .18 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel proof to glow fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.

Overview

 



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

Pro Tip - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a moist fabric to wipe down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize 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 again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, producing a rough surface. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now all set for covering!



Trim Movie to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (conserve for later) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature level of 220°F.

Pro Tip - If the iron you're using does not display the real temperature level, here is a pointer that will guarantee your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature level up until the water simply begins to boil off. This method is remarkably precise and is typically within 10° (of the exact application temperature level of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely 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, permitting the heat (not pressure) to trigger 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 outward to the trailing edge then to the leading edge as revealed, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the tip and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the exact same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy noted above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and trailing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and trailing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and trailing edges firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be needed to shrink and extend the covering to eliminate 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 thoroughly lifted and repositioned to assist eliminate wrinkles. This feature is advantageous, especially when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip up until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be required to increase the temperature level of the iron to achieve greater shrinking to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really useful and leads to an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing.

Specifications

Length: 6.5' (78")
Width: 23.5"
Weight: .18 oz per square foot