I've managed to get started covering the Rudder and Elevators. Got 2 coats on the frame, lightly sanded with 400 grit between coats. Then cut the silk with about 1 to 1 1/2" to spare all around. Wet the silk with lukewarm water, and laid it out, getting all the wrinkles out. then with a 50-50 thinner, clear butyrate, went around the outside edges of the framework, working the dope in with both a brush, and my fingers. I've found that lightly rubbing in the dope get's it take a "set" pretty quickly. I worked quickly so that the silk wouldn't get too dried out. Once I had the edges doped on, i started laying the silk over the sides, cutting it at the corners, ala monokote. Again working my way around with both the brush and my fingers. So far, so good! Here's a couple of pics of my progress.
now, i'll just let the first side dry for an hour or so, then go back and do the other side of the panels.