I have looked over the first two pre-release models in Oz. The covering is the new ECS type with the printed graphics in between two layers of shrink film. They are a very dark green, (almost black) as the primary colour. Build quality is certainly "up" from there earlier stuff. The weight of these models seemed a little more realistic ie: Not like lead... however i didn't have the opportunity to weigh them. Me thinks 60 plus 2 stroke for these planes (90 4 stroke). I've ordered one, will have it when they're released 6 weeks.