here is the build thread link
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3750751/tm.htm
quick reply on what was done.
all of the covering was removed.
finished sheeting the wings.
wing, stabs and vertical fin was glassed with 3/4 oz cloth using sig finishing resin. i would use zpoxy next time.
the fuse was just sanded down and all of the pin wholes where filled. no glassing
paint was ppg, almost cost as much as the plane
the decal set was purchased from yellow aircraft.
pm me if you need more info
i will let you know that doing this will make it about 11lbs. the speed will end up being there but i would hate to have to dead stick it