Kurt A
Kitfox II,
Rotax 912,
1100 gross
Fixer Upper Project
Kurt,
You mentioneed the fabric weights available. The factory supplied the light weight non certified fabric with all kits sold through the Model IV. I have used it twice and would do it again. A buddy with a IV recovered after some wing damage with medium and the only benefit he mentioned was that his cat couldn't claw damage it as easily. If you are looking for light I would suggest light.
Since the 600 is thinner, yes it does seem to allow a little more light to show through. I really only have experience with the white fabric. Other colors, especially the darker colors, may not be as translucent. I'm not even sure that translucent is a good term to use, as you don't really see any detail with BRIGHT light shinning through - just the outline of structure that the fabric is touching mostly. It's hard for me to describe accurately. I like the look fine. FWIW, I agree with Lowell that the light weight fabric should be great with the earlier mod. Kitfoxes... unless you feel the need to add some weight to your bird!
I'll probably try some of the stick-on trim material, but if I don't use that I'll use some other flexible paint. Supposedly just about any paint is compatible with & adheres well to Oratex. I can get whatever I need locally.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime