Monokote stretcher
06-01-2002, 01:21 PM
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Monokote stretcher
Any idea's on how to stretch monokote for the wings. I don't have any help. I was thinkig a picture frame type of device that would hold it tight with weight's for tension. Maybe there is a construction article out there.
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06-01-2002, 09:40 PM
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Monokote stretcher
Monokote shrinks by heat, you don't need to stretch it at all. You can get it drum tight if you practice. I've been monokoting since it came on the market(almost 30yrs?), and it always gives a good finish, it's just a matter of practice.
Once your tacked decently all around your structure, then you can add a little more heat, and get it tight. There's a ton of threads here on it, just do a search. Or if your having trouble with TopFlite's brand, there's several other brands of film coverings out there that you might be successful with.
I wouldn't waste time stretching though, there's no need.
Once your tacked decently all around your structure, then you can add a little more heat, and get it tight. There's a ton of threads here on it, just do a search. Or if your having trouble with TopFlite's brand, there's several other brands of film coverings out there that you might be successful with.
I wouldn't waste time stretching though, there's no need.
