Willykote: opaque vs. transparent

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Willykote: opaque vs. transparent

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Which is lighter: Willykote transparent or Willykote opaque? And is the difference enough to really matter on the Wee series kits?
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Re: Willykote: opaque vs. transparent

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Kevin,

Willy Cote Transparents are .031875 grams per square inch

Willy Cote Opaques are .05 grams per square inch.

100 square inch wing (top and bottom) Opaque would weight approximately 10 Grams, transparent would weigh 6.375 grams.

Transparent covering on the entire airframe will save you at close to 10 grams versus using opaque.

Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
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