The models I have covered in R/C, the control surfaces are similar to profile fuselages, in that some are much thicker at the hinge side than .5".

The way I did control surfaces, and I believe even in the book, "There are no Secrets," control surfaces are covered doing the perimeters first, then the large flat areas are covered overlapping the perimeter material.

Notches have to be made in all corners and schrinking with a heat gun would be necessary for radius areas.

I would do as much of the perimeter as possible on the straight areas, then use the heat gun on all radius areas. The straight areas can be wrapped easily, both sides, but the radius areas would have to be done a side at a time leaving more material in the center for overlapping the material on the other side.

I hope this helps!

There is no paint on this model. All control surfaces were done the way explained.

Charles

Thanks Gentlemen! Hope I can build beauties like those someday.  I plan to use Ultracote because it works well for me and already have some.  Doc, do you cover the fillets or put the fillet over the 'cote? Do you treat the engine/tank area any differently than the rest of the fuse? I sound like my 3 year-old grandson with all these questions, but I'm probably not as bright as he is.
Thanks again,
Steve Thornton