I've been using Monokote since the early 80's and just recently recovered a rebuilt plane with some fresh stuff. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't have any problems out of the ordinary with it. I also use Ultracote from time to time, but I'm not a big fan of the stuff. Two completely different animals, with different methods of applying and shrinking.

Someone mentioned Towercote? I've used that also, and I'd have to agree, that stuff is real easy to work with, good adhesion, plenty of shrink, etc etc. The only complaint I have is not enough color selection, and the colors tend to fade rather quickly. Good cheap stuff for "knock about" planes. I think it's probably Econokote with a tower name on it.

Has anyone tried that (Chinese ?) covering from World Models called (I think) Light Tex? I purchased one of their trainers with that brand covering and was really impressed with it. I see on their site the price is right also, about $9 a roll.