I finished my experiment with using glass cloth and solartex. Result below. Don't look too closely at the fiberglassing job. I didn't put any primer on before I painted, so I can still see the weave in the glass cloth. I was more interested in a clean edge between the glassed area and the solartex area. I am pretty happy with the result. So I will fiberglass the forward part of the fuse, this is eveything in front of the cockpit. The rest of the plane will be covered with solartex. I hope to get the engine to the field some time this weekend. All sanding and filling is done. Time to glass and cover.

Major Tom, I am using the linen solartex. I've had it for a month or so.

Flyer, I will be painting details. No decals. I'm not sure what I will be using. Most likely, I will experiment a bit before I make a decision. I've got a gas engine, so I don't have to worry about the type of paint so much. I will be using the "hammered" rustoleum also. Your's looks pretty good. Did you find it better to use one heavy coat with that paint? My experience is that multiple coats does away with the "hammered" look.