Then don't go to the 1/2 A forum. Silk & Dope is still a very good and acceptable method to cover. I'll take silk/dope on an open wing structure over plastic film any day. The only real disadvantage is it doesn't give the instant gratification of plastic film - you have to work to get a good cover and finish, but that's half the fun of building from either a kit or scratch.

Hogflyer