Still unsure but check these pics out
"Composite" Chassis -
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDZY6&P=7
"Carbon" Chassis -
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXEAF3&P=7
Both look to have the "strands" to me. Mine is nearer in colour to the composite one.
Anyway, im going to just use the one ive got now - sod it !
Thanks for your help guys