Brown Paper method eh? J.Duncker - thanks for the new idea in covering. Sounds like it works alright for you guys, I think personally Im going to stick with Demon or Montague's advice. Nothing personal but it just seems like more covering work then I would prefer and Im still convinced that it not hold up as well.

As far as engines go, Ive never heard of the Webra .25 before. Im going to have to take some time and research some about it. Im always up for trying new things, how much do they usually run for?

In regaurds to your idea about priming the plane prior to painting, is it possible to just sand and coarse up the covering instead? Like you mentioned, priming just adds another coat and weighs the plane down some more. I guess it probably helps with fuel proofing a bit though.

The more and more I hear about the durability of all the JKA kits, the more confident I am to actually witness outcome of a mid air or two. Kirk - those are some quality picture you got of the midair and aftermath. Im simply amazed at the difference in fate between the two different aircraft. I am definately sold with JKA's durability. I really like your covering job on the P-47, how did you get that silver/chrome finish? Is that just covering or did you whip something else up? Also what color do you guys paint your canopies or how do you finish them?