Monocote wrinkle?

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Paparoger54 - 01 Jun 2004 17:24 GMT

I heat monocote till it is very tight but over time, sometimes less than one
summer the monocote wrinkles but will tighten back up just applying a little
more heat again. I just tightened up a bad wrinkle useing heat, hot and long
enough I was amazed the monocote did not melt. I have just done this and do not
know if it might wrinkle again. When first covering a wing the job has looked
good to me but I now wonder how long I should continue to heat the monocote and
question warping the wing. I thank you for your response.

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Dr1Driver - 01 Jun 2004 17:42 GMT

> I heat monocote till it is very tight but over time, sometimes less than one
>summer the monocote wrinkles

Most "plastic" coverings will loosen with time. As you've found out, the
solution is to just re-shrink it. The more tight it is when applied, the less
it will loosen. Pull it fairly tight before ironing the edges down so it won't
have to shrink as much the first time.
Dr.1 Driver
"There's a Hun in the sun!"

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2004

Monocote wrinkle?