I have flown and assembled many WM Planes, P-82, P-51, Corsair...All had great covering and no bad flying characteristics..My original P-51D I flew the hell out of for 5 yrs...Must have had at least over 1,000 flights on her...went through 2 motors...Then I sheeted and glassed and painted her and sold it ... Can't beat their quality or characteristics...THe rotating gear like most all ARF rotating gear are OK but have their faults if not set up properly,,They do fine on paved runways..but that is in all arf rotating gear...Over all just repaint the pilot or send them to me I like painting them...Check and re-glue as needed which is expected ....I always fuel proof the tank area with epoxy or finishing resin..and CA all visible formers for good measure..I also add "fuel" proofing to all visible retract well areas and reglue,strengthen the retract mounts on ALL my Planes regardless if it is a kit or an Arf... WM have the Best ARF's for the money bar none and I bet there are at least 25 modelers that can back us up on this...Don't Worry FLY It you'll love it....THE COVERING THEY USE IS LOW TEMP TYPE like ECONOKOTE..so use low heat ot take out the wrinkles.,..The camo pattern is sprayed on paint just like on the Sptifire and Airacobra they make...Check this link out//

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_24...page_22/tm.htm

This is my latest WM bash... check out my converted bright pilot to a TUSKEGEE Pilot...
Good Luck and again save the pilots I will take them...and give them new life...