No, Monokote is not garbage. Niether is Ultracote, Oracover, Solartex or any other covering on the market. That's not to say you can't get a covering job that LOOKS like garbage with any of them. You have to follow the instructions that come with them. All the different coverings have different idiosyncracies. Some require a higher temperature. Some shrink more than others. Some go on better if you prep the frame or use some kind of extra adhesive.

There's no guarantee you'll get a good covering job with any covering material. It requires patience, planning and common sense. You can't rush a good covering job.

I use Monokote on a lot of my gliders because of its excellent puncture resistance and bright colors. I use its little brother, Econokote on foamies (less heat required) and for trim. I would NOT use Monokote on a scale job, though. It's Solartex all the way for my WWI jobs.

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