ORIGINAL: jrpav1

Dean,
I'm using lightweight silkspan and Nelson Urethane. I've done the silkspan thing on smaller planes before - this is my first time on a 2-meter though. The process is quite a bit different than 'glass. NO heavy block sanding because the tissue is really thin and it just bonds to the wood. Basically you get the wood smooth and straight (block sand THAT) then just lay the covering on to hide the grain. After that just fill the tissue with sanding sealer, prime and paint. Not nearly as much material deposited on the surface as a 'glass finish (i.e. LIGHT). I'm sure the fiberglass adds a good amount of strength but I don't think that's really necessary on this plane. This fuse is pretty stiff already. Actually I'm surprised just how strong it is considering the fact that it's just a basic box with foam caps. I'll get some pic's as the work progresses. Almost ready...

John Pavlick

BTW - Actually the 'glass finish is less time consuming.