I am a new kid on the block. Where can I access literature to learn the technique of using heat iron/and or/gun to shrink mono-cote type material. Or is the only way of learning to lean over someones shoulder?

Here's one that will get you started:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHZ84&P=7

The video has helped me. The trick about peeling the backing by using a hobby knife is worth the cost alone. The secret seems to be stretch it as tight as possible while you are applying it.

Here's a couple more sites:

http://www.monokote.com/monoinst2.html

http://www.info-central.org/finishing_monokote.shtml

http://www.coloradohobbies.com/tips.htm

http://www.geodesicairoliteboats.com.../monokote.html

Thanks fellows. I never even thought there might be a video.