Vic3D

You are correct about the size. Either the dope or the Stix It work great. This stuff is nothing like any other covering that you may have used. It will stretch all wrinkles out on install and moving it around is not a problem with Stix or dope. Koverall will shrink a lot more than plastic coverings, so pay attention to the instructions not to use a air gun, just your normal iron will shrink it just fine.

I am finishing up a cub and have gone to Koverall applied with a latex liquid cememt called Mod Podge avaialble at Micheal's craft stores. Thin this product with water and seal the airframe, attatch fabric and fill fabric weave with two coats. No fabric sanding execpt along the cut lines of the fabric to remove fuzz just before painting. Painting with latex paints of course.

I used to use the Silk and Dope method years ago and then went to the Tex's. So Koverall or Tex on planes larger than .40's for me, .40 and under I use the Monocoat or other plastic (punishment) for building the under .40 planes.


For the Dr1 amd Bristol I used Solartex from BUSA painted with acrylic latex and sealed with oil based polyurethane for the yellowing weather effect. I am now just about ready to paint the Cub and plan on building a paint booth out of plastic sheet this winter to paint in. Should be ready to fly come spring. Best of luck with the Koverall.