One more opinion.  I used to use the plastic films like monkote but these days I use koverall Fabric and paint.  I get a very hard finish and I can make it color scheme I can dream up.  Done correctly the model weighs no more that a film covered model.  Check with Nelson Hobbies and they can give you a wealth of data about using fabric.  Good luck
If you go into the kit building forum you can find a thread about building a Tiger 60.  There are several of us in that thread.  I think I am the only fabric/paint builder.  Lotsa pics to see.  have fun