This is my most ambitious covering design to date so it's a learning experience. I'm learning what works, doesn't work, etc. so future builds are that neater. One thing I do like is the chart tape to help guide the puzzle pieces of these stripes. I laid down the angles and main outlines to help make sure everything lines up properly. There are also a few slight deviations from the original design meant to make the job easier without really losing anything from the overall feel.
A few pieces in, and while it's not Willsonman-level perfection it'll certainly be a good look as it cruises past in the air!
Total time for this side was about 4 hours, although I still need to finish the blue on the rudder and around the pushrods. The plane will need to go back inverted to make that happen. The large field of blue looks a bit overwhelming right now, but the addition of N-numbers will really help that out. There is also some temptation to do some outlining or shadowing with a thin black pinstripe, but I'll likely be successful in resisting that urge.