Hey guys. I'm getting ready to start covering a plane with koverall and brodak butyrate dope. I've read quite a few posts here on rcu and other sites to get info on putting a good finish on a plane, and I've noticed that the drying time between coats varies by quite a bit depending on who you ask. It sounds like the timing depends a lot on temp and humidity. So my first question is: How do you know when dope is dry enough for a second coat? And how much drying time is needed before sanding?

My second question is about layering paint. I was planning to fill the weave with clear, and then go over the whole thing with white since much of the paint job will be white in the end. Will there be any problems with going over the white with blue and red? And is there anything special I should do when using one color over another, like adjusting the amount of thinner or using/avoiding retarder?

I was hoping to get the specifics from the labels on the paint cans, but no such luck. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!

EDIT: I'll be brushing on the paint, if that makes a difference. I figured I should try the cloth/paint approach first to see if I like working with the stuff before investing in an airbrush.