[NSRCA-discussion] Swallow/Tsubame

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When the monokote job is new, meaning put down well with an iron, one way to keep it that way is to spray it with a coat of polyu clear. The 2 part variety like Concept,Omni or Imron work well over monokote that has been cleaned well with organic solvent. Let it cure for a few days. You may scuff the monokote slightly with 2000 paper used wet but isn't necessary. 
 
Clear coating will keep most sags, bubbles and loose areas and such at bay. 2 light coats are better than 1 heavy coat as with all painting.
 
MattK
 
 
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From: rharden1 at cox.net
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Sent: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Swallow/Tsubame


Hello All,
 
I have the Swallow 90 and have flown it for a year.  I have an OS .91FX in it and it is more than enough power.  My only comment about the plane is the covering material.  I have had trouble with the covering lifing up.  I have tried using thin CA around the covering edges - didn't help.  I have tried adding balsarite adhesive under the covering - doesn't work.  Maybe others have better luck or better process than I have.
 
As far as the planes capabilities, Sportsman is as far as I would want to take this plane to be competitive.
 
Bob
 
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