(Vol. V)
Covering and Paint

TRADITIONALLY, Giant Scale models have used varying methods of finishing, from fiberglass and paint to Stits cloth and dope. Although the results with these methods can be beautiful, many of them are geared more toward appearance than overall final performance. That’s not to say we aren’t concerned with appearances in Scale Aerobatics (SA), just that we want the airplane to be aesthetically pleasing and remain as light as possible. SA aircraft are finished like most sport airplanes—with iron-on plastic coverings and paint for the fiberglass parts.