I have a Herr Piper J-3 Cub that is almost ready to cover. Since I have converted it to electric I do not need it to be fuel-proof.

I want to paint the struts, window frame and possibly the landing gear fairings instead of covering. What should I put on before the painting to prevent the possibility of the paint soaking into the balsa and looking sloppy?

sanding sealer is what I use to take the grain look out of the wood parts,apply the sealer then lightly sand and repeat until it's smooth then some light primer.

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDP57&P=7]sanding sealer[/link]I've used this on everything from pine derby cars to model rockets to r/c planes.

oh ya, don't get it at the lhs go to homedepot or paint store,you can get it in a quart can for cheap.

Thank you for your quick responses. Carr Hardware carry the Sanding Sealer?

A thin coat, light sanding, another light coat, another light sand, then light coat of white primer, more light sanding, before painting it the traditional yellow color?

What paint do you think will match with Ultracote Cub Yellow covering?

coverite cub yellow. I have yet to see any paint by any manufacturer that really matches but they're close

Yes, pinewood derby car's was the first time I used sanding sealer,I think I was 8 at the time.