ok, im listening. as far as the monokote, i really think it suckes. ive never seen, in my limited time out in the rc world, where it did not come off from the fuel residue. im willing to put in the extra work on the covering, im not concerned there. but in my running around and looking lately, i am starting to think that the warbird should be a 2nd venture. now, will i paint a 4*, probably not, i would probably opt for the monokote there. if anyone has suggestions on the covering and painting process though, i would much appreciate it. thanks for all of the great input, i heed all recommendations. thankssssssssss.........