Great diagram! I will try it that way, but I have to say using MonoKote at least to me isn't easy. It seems like it doesn't shrink enough to pull tight. I have no experience with Ultra Coat, but have to say I'm more than curious now to try it. This plane holds more sentimental value as its over 20 years old, and my father, and I learned to fly on this model prior to him passing.

I will do whatever it takes to get it right, but these tips aren't making it easy.

I tried preshrinking MonoKote again, and still didn't see really any shrinking. the covering appears to only form heat blisters, and become stiffer, and less pliable after applying heat. I'm only talking about 220-240 degrees with the iron. I'm not sure if its just my technique, or its this difficult to work with.