Originally posted by JWN
I have a mid sized free flight model converted to R/C that I plan on covering with silk and dope when the time comes. There really is nothing as pretty as a nicely done silk and dope finish.
John
It is a beautiful finish and it's really not even that difficult to repair. It does tend to puncture easily but there's an answer to that. Don't puncture it.
I've been to vintage/old timer events where they were required to use vintage engines but were allowed to use monokote. ????
Seems kind of backward to me. Vintage engines are getting scarcer every day, but silk and dope are still readily available.