Hey Guys, please add me to the list of lurkers. I've got an old Tiporare that I picked up cheap. The fuse was painted but it needs the runs sanded out of it, it's really a mess. I'm planning to sand all the paint off and then remove the Monokote from the wings. I like the idea of using the paper to cover the wings. I just read this entire thread from start to finish, good stuff. I originally thought of using solvent to remove the paint, but now I'm convinced to sand it out with a rough grit and working my way up with a light touch. See I did read it !