Kits Fuse Covering Trickiness

mooserider

Active Member
Hey folks, been MIA for a while (I work a lot). Anyhow, trying to finish up my biplane (Super Skybolt), and I could use some ideas on this. Please see the attached photo. Full disclosure here... I've covered a good 3 dozen planes in my day (starting with tissue for U-controlled), but never got to the point I felt like I as an expert. This bipe I'm working on.... I'd like to make it look really nice. Bit frustrated that I can't think of a good way to cover the fuse w/o obvious seems. Just 'hide' the seam on top of the fuse maybe, under the wing?

Thanks for any suggestions, they are greatly appreciated!

PS. The new subscription model is cool [Tony]. I only visit sporadically, but get so much help from the site when I do, it's definitely worth subscribing.
 

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Tony

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There is a way to cover it in one piece, but it takes a very long time to master stretching and shrinking the covering just right. And there is absolutely no way with those stand-off's on top. You will definitely have to cover those. Best thing I can see to do is use a piece on top under that wire, then another piece to cover the rest of the top and then a piece for each side.

And thanks Moose for being an RCH Supporter! That is awesome!
 

mooserider

Active Member
Thanks, as always Tony. Well, covering is coming soon. Thank you for the advice. I guess I'll just hide it under the top wing.

Adding a few pics. One more wing to go (joining it) and I'm ready to cover.
 

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