volumes (or is it megabytes?) have been written about applying fiberglass cloth. In the past, I had been strictly an epoxy resin kinda guy. But recently, after testing some of these newer techniques, have come away impressed with the simplicity of applying the cloth. Specifically, I am using the Deft Clear Wood Finish - the lacquer based product and NOT the water based. I had read and personally tested some of the water based product on balsa and found that the softer balsa would warp or distort. So far, this finish has been GREAT - goes on very easily and dries fast. There is no need to rush because it comes straight out of the can and is applied with a brush. I had my usual credit card squeegies and toilet paper to blot up the excess, but found with the right brushing technique, nothing else was needed. Also, I found that after cutting the piece of cloth a bit oversize for the wing panel, that ironing it over the wing helped it to cling better to the balsa allowing me to apply the Deft effortlessly. At first I thought that I would apply a second coat, but realizing that I was using primer, felt that a second coat was uneccessary. As can be seen from the photos, the glass literally becomes part of the wood.....

randy