To get a great Monokote finish requires as much work as a dope finish. All of the grain has to be sealed. Many use carbon fiber veil. I'm cheap and use 1/2 oz F/G cloth. Seal the weave with primer and sand it almost all of the model leaving only what remains to fill the weave of the cloth or nap of the veil. When the surface is smooth then you can cover it with film. Many also pre cover the wing with silkspan but you do not have to dope the wing after the silkspan is applied. An advantage of that is you can cover a wing in pieces to accomplish a complex finish and additionally film adheres tenaciously to silkspan so wrinkles or lifts are a true rarity.
This is only a brief synopsis of one method there are others. But you have to remember that the finish is the result of all of the preparation that goes before it.

Dennis

I read somewhere on the forum that after sanding you were ready to attach the 'cote...and it worked okay on the wings, but the fuse looks it was sanded with a file and covered with old carpet...maybe not quite that bad.
This is for the Baby Flite Streak and I'm concerned about weight.  I used glass on a couple of FS Trainers, solid wings, and they look great and are tough as steel, but the weight may be restrictive. I also have some Polycriylic and I think I'll go that way. Should I use it on the LE and TE of the wings as well?
I have read many posts from both of you and you have answered many questions, thanks again!
Steve

Get Faye Stilley's book.

Jim is spot on. And depending on your grain, dictates just how much work you'll need to do for a good finish! Lol. I'm doing a SIG shoestring now and the grain is wide and deep! I've been sanding and sealing for hours and hours!

Steve, i would use the polycrillic on the LE and TE. Just treat it like primer and sand most away. Have fun!!

Read Faye Stilley's book. Problem solved. Oh, and follow his instructions.