Sometime in the future you might like to try covering with silkspan and dope, fabric and also fiberglass cloth. Each has its place and benefits/ disadvantages. Practice with plastic coverings is the only way to learn. If there is someone who uses it very well you might have them tutor you. My mantra with plastic covering is to apply it as tight as possible without having to shrink it with an iron or heat gun. I have an Aeronca (seen in my Gallery) whose Coverite plastic covering is still very tight after 6-7 years! It is a lightweight and the covering adds to its strength though it doesn't have the look of a doped finish that I prefer. Keep on buildin'! Good luck!