thanks for all the info. This is where I got the glassing idea.http://www.tompierce.net/rcplanes/. Let me know if you still think a 60 size would be too heavy using this method. It would make the plane look so nice. I like the idea of using any kind of paint you want and then sealing it up w/fuelproof clear. Besides, fixing paint mistakes is a whole lot easier than monocote ones. I really wanted a mustang or a corsair but i'll take the advice and look at the P-47's. Joe