ORIGINAL: SunDevilPilot
This plane was my first experience with Solartex and I have nothing but good things to say. I attached it using low heat (100C) and shrank it with high heat (150c) and got a perfect finish. Goes around compound curves, such as the wing tips and elevators, with ease.
You will pay a slight weight penatly over Monokote but I felt it was worth it.
I also purchased some Nelson Hobby Paint for the project. This will also be a new experience but I have done some testing and the paint seems to spray and attach well to the solartex.
SunDevilPilot
I can't imagine ever using any other covering than solartex for any aircraft that was originally covered in fabric. It's just perfect both in it's easy of use and the authenticity of the results. If I ever build a Cub, you can be sure I'll use solartex.
As for Nelson's paints, I absolutely love the convenience (being water-based) and the look. But it takes some getting used to. It's different from any other paint I have ever used. Many people have problems spraying it on and Jerry, himself, recommends hand-brushing. But done well, it produced a result that is on par with a full-out authentic dope finish in a fraction of the time and will none of the dope induced headaches. Again for any fabric covered aircraft, solartex and Nelson's paints are absolutely the way to do.
BTW, while solartex comes in "Cub Yellow" you can just as well use the natural and paint with any kind of paint you want and then give it all a final coat of Nelson's clear.