Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Easy Metallic Covering for RC Airplanes
In this video I will go over a very easy way to create metallic covering for RC airplanes using metal-finish heat duct tape available at your local Home Depot or hardware store.
I use as an example the foam board model of the Boeing L-15 Scout RC model airplane. Video build link and free plans shown below. The prototype of the Scout was flown without any sort of finish. After the test flights, I used the metal-finish tape, with sticky back side, to apply a realistic and easy metallic covering for RC airplanes.
The tape simply is pressed into place. The smoother the surface the better the finish outcome. I use a piece of foam board to smooth down the applied tape.
The tape does not add too much weight and the center of gravity of the model was not affected.
Boeing L-15 Scout build video and plans:
youtu.be/nKa9xciho_8
Scout plans:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tzuwjddVXlprNlO-H_asal6PHM_TUefI?usp=share_link
Easy paper decals:
youtu.be/tJGs67Q277M
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Overview
03:10 - L-15 Scout history
03:28 - Covering the fuselage cab
05:00 - Covering the wing and tail
07:24 - Completed model
08:28 - Test flights
Easy Metallic Covering for RC Airplanes
In this video I will go over a very easy way to create metallic covering for RC airplanes using metal-finish heat duct tape available at your local Home Depot or hardware store.
I use as an example the foam board model of the Boeing L-15 Scout RC model airplane. Video build link and free plans shown below. The prototype of the Scout was flown without any sort of finish. After the test flights, I used the metal-finish tape, with sticky back side, to apply a realistic and easy metallic covering for RC airplanes.
The tape simply is pressed into place. The smoother the surface the better the finish outcome. I use a piece of foam board to smooth down the applied tape.
The tape does not add too much weight and the center of gravity of the model was not affected.
Boeing L-15 Scout build video and plans:
youtu.be/nKa9xciho_8
Scout plans:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tzuwjddVXlprNlO-H_asal6PHM_TUefI?usp=share_link
Easy paper decals:
youtu.be/tJGs67Q277M
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Overview
03:10 - L-15 Scout history
03:28 - Covering the fuselage cab
05:00 - Covering the wing and tail
07:24 - Completed model
08:28 - Test flights
