I get along well with monokote as well. Before I restarted the hobby I read these two books:

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZ877&P=M]Covering R/C Airplanes[/link]
[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZ866&P=0]Covering R/C Aircraft Vol II[/link]

Both were very helpful. Also someone recommended this tape:

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHZ84&P=7]Top Flite MonoKote Covering Video[/link]

but I haven't bought it yet. Next order on tower I'll add it. I also found some good links on the web unfortunately I can't seem to find them right now...

Scott.