Covering the razor back.

[aviator79]

Well, I don't know.

It looks fine, but it took all the shrink to get the slack out, and the fabric feels looser than it should in the curve. Has anyone else experience this? I'm thinking about getting some more fabric and trying again. I don't want it to flutter in the slipstream.

Before shrinking:






After shrinking:

[Esser]

I didn’t like the “feel” of the tension on mine either when I was trying it. Looks like you had a good first try!

[AirFox]

Nice work Brian! Don't forget to order some Bias tape for that transition. You will also use it for the top of the Vert, Horiz and Elevator. You are going to be happy with those results.

Scott

[aviator79]

Actually Scott, I think I'm going to redo it. I don't like the lack of tension in the fabric right up by the wing holdback tube. There are no wrinkles, but there is very little tension. The bummer is that I don't have a piece of fabric big enough to try the one-piece method. I need to either get some more fabric or settle for the two-piece installation.


I do have some bias tape. My horizontal stab, rudder, and elevator are done and painted!

[Tom Waid]

Mine also had a "looser" feel but, after the application of bias tape and paint, it feels fine. Not to say that your experience will be the same. I'm relating my experience.

[jmodguy]

try a little more heat....

[rosslr]

What temp was your final shrink?? there is a temp at which the fabric looses it 'tension' and therefore will never regain the tension achieved at the optimal final temp. It looks good though - I too ended up with extra fabric and the two piece method - looks fine.

good luck and don't settle for not being happy with the result or it will bug you for a long time!

r