Free Plans: How To Apply Film Covering

how to use
Film Covering

Basic Description

Model airplane builders know all about the film coatings that are used to cover wings, but few people outside the hobby are aware of these amazing materials. You simply glue together a light wooden frame and then apply the film with an iron; the covering becomes drum tight and the entire assembly becomes remarkably strong. The film is available in a rainbow of colors and with some imagination you can create some wonderful projects; this technique would be perfect for a model, sculpture, dollhouse etc.

Materials

Heat-shrinkable film, wood such as balsa or bass, glue. A complete material list is provided below.

Tools

Hobby knife, iron. A complete tool list is provided below.

Cost

The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $16

Time

2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

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Material List

Item

Qty.

Description

Wood or plastic for frame. Confirm that the film will adhere to your frame material before commencing. Balsa wood works excellent as does bass wood.

Glue or other fastening method. Balsa wood adheres well with super glue.

Film covering. Many different brands and colors are available at hobby stores. Popular trade names include Monokote, Supercoat and Econokote.

Tool List

Tool

hobby knife to cut film and balsa or bass wood. If you use other woods you will need to use more aggressive cutting tools.

scissors

iron. household irons work well, but inexpensive small irons are available that are better suited for smaller areas. see picture in step 3.

recommended: cutting mat

	free plans: how to use Film Covering
Basic Description	Model airplane builders know all about the film coatings that are used to cover wings, but few people outside the hobby are aware of these amazing materials. You simply glue together a light wooden frame and then apply the film with an iron; the covering becomes drum tight and the entire assembly becomes remarkably strong. The film is available in a rainbow of colors and with some imagination you can create some wonderful projects; this technique would be perfect for a model, sculpture, dollhouse etc.
Materials	Heat-shrinkable film, wood such as balsa or bass, glue. A complete material list is provided below.
Tools	Hobby knife, iron. A complete tool list is provided below.
Cost	The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $16
Time	2 hours
Difficulty	Easy
Legal Notice	Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of service policy.


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