I would like to throw this out in hopes that it will help the new flyers finish off their aircraft.

What is the best way for a new flyer to cover his Pride and Joy

- Film or fabric covering - pro's & con's -

I'm not new, but if it helps, I would say film would be the best to go with. If it's a first plane, and the hook sinks in there will be many more to come, hence plenty of time for the fabric. I know with iron on fabric, it stands to reason that it won't take any longer to cover. However, film covering is cheap these days(monokote-$10.99), and for newer pilots, it might offer ease of learning, where fabric might be more challenging.
Also, film(monokote) now has a few dozen or more colors in thier spectrum. Have fun.

I find that the fabrics, i.e. Solartex, Worldtex, Colortex, is much easier to work with than any of the films. They are stronger, go around compound curves much better and adhere much better. They do have some drawbacks though, they collect dirt better unless you paint on a clearcote or similar and they are slightly heavier. As to cost, I find them cheaper, you get a full 2 meter length in a standard roll, not 36 inches, and I believe is a little wider as well. This may not sound like much but I can cover a lot bigger planes with less waste using fabric tha;n using films. If you are just starting, you will find either type both satisfying and, at times, quite frustrating. Good luck, Rod

Use Sig Koverall and water based polyurethane. It is easy....... as light as Monocote...... and a lot tougher....... plus you can just mask and paint any trim or multiple colors...... lots of colors..... I like Rustoleum...... stands up to 15% nitro......JMHO