RE: Is dope & fabric covering dead?
I to like to cover my builds in fabric. The last plane I covered, a G. P. ElectiCub, was with Koveral with nitrate dope and iron to shrink. I put on about 6-7 coates of dope sanding between each coat. The dope was put on with a sponge brush. For color I used high gloss latex which gave it a really nice shiney finish. All of the paint was put on with a sponge brush.
The question is; do you get a smoother finish from spray painting versus spong or brush painting. I put about 8 coats on and you can not see any seams or fabric overlay. I am just not sure if there is a way to totally eliminate the brush marks other than spraying. I also final coated with water base polyurethane.
I would also, like some opinions on using and applying multi-colors and designs (such as taping, feathering, etc.).
Also would like opinions of the best way to create decals ( software, paper, etc ) and how to apply. Would love to hear from someone who actually paint their decals.
Any words of wisdom and techniques would be appreciated.
David