First off, EXCELLENT choice of airplanes. The Mach-1's fly beautifully. The semi-symetrical wing means that you'll stay interested in it as you advance from beginner to intermediate. In fact you'll probably want to keep this thing around long after you've become an experienced flyer. I sold mine and I do regret it.

If this is your first plane, I wouldn't bother re-covering the wing. I know the basket weave stuff WM puts on there is a little odd but you'll likely be scuffing it up at first.