He can.... that's the beauty of it. I don't care much for iron on plastic films for Pattern models. Plastic film is great on trainers though.

The technique I prefer is proven over decades finishing control line models to Concours level finish.... Silkspan and dope. With care it is lighter than plastic film.

Epoxy paint like KlassKote is an excellent alternate material to dope for laying down silkspan and finishing. I described the method in the KF about 4 years ago.

MattK