Before everyone gets all hyped up into trying for glass-like finishes, jump in the car (during the day time) and take a ride to a local airport. Look at the full size aircraft and their finishes.

I build to fly, but I want a decent looking model. To me, Monokote's level of finish is just fine and is easy to match with just about any type/kind of paint. That's good enough for me.

I don't understand folks that put days and days into finishing a model that is going to acquire hanger rash from day one of flying. I can build more airplanes and experience them. Of course, maybe some folks need to experience getting a glass-like finish. More power to them, but I'm glad it isn't me. <G>

When Imron first came out, it was said that if you can just barely smell the paint, then you are already 200% over exposed. That stuff is no joke. Lost a friend to liver disease that used to shoot Imron unprotected in his airport's hanger. I miss him quite a bit. He flew R/C too.


Ed Cregger