| Covering | Weight | Application method | Details |
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| Japanese tissue |
7gsm |
Dope |
One of the lightest coverings you can obtain. Note that this will require adhesive to apply to the airframe and doping or similar sealing.
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| Laminating film |
??? |
Iron-on |
Typically available in 1.5, 3, 5 and 10mil thicknesses, laminating film is an excellent low cost source of plastic type covering film. Even in the 1.5mil thickness laminating film exhibits exceptional strength to weight ratio.
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Nelson Lite Film
So-lite
Solite |
21gsm |
Iron-on |
Considered to be one of the better iron on ultra-light films.
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| Litespan |
30gsm |
Iron-on |
Litespan is a very light synthetic tissue used in place of normal tissue/dope. It is much stronger and tougher and doesn't need dope. Fuelproof as ironed-on.
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| Coloured Micafilm |
40gsm (25gsm for transparent) |
Framework is painted with heat-activated glue like Balsarite |
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| Fibafilm |
42gsm |
Iron-on |
Fibre-reinforced polyester film. Fibafilm is ideal for 'old timer' models, sailplanes, 'electrics' and any model that needs a lightweight covering that will stiffen the framework
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| Solarfilm |
55~60gsm |
Iron-on |
Solarfilm is a plastic film covering (polypropylene), and is available in a wide range of solid, metallic, transparent and fluorescent colours and in a variety of sizes. It is easy to use with good shrinkage. Iron on and shrink tight with extra heat.
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| Solarspan |
60~65gsm |
Iron-on |
Self-adhesive plastic film. Solarspan is a thicker, stronger version of Solarfilm. It gives a smoother finish and is easy to work round wingtips etc.
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| Monokote |
65~75gsm |
Iron-on |
Considered to be a rather heavy covering for most park planes, Monokote is however rather tough and easy to use.
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| Econokote |
gsm |
Iron-on |
Low temperature version of Monokote
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| Ultracote |
70~90gsm |
Iron-on |
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| Glosstex |
115~125gsm |
Iron-on |
Glosstex has a high-gloss two pack paint finish, is fuelproof.
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