Airframes,
Thank you very much for your inputs. It's much appreciated. I haven't thought of that and I'll keep it in mind for future reference.
Thank you too for the mentioning of stenciling. I didn't wish to place any pressure. I just keep plugging away in any which way I can. The model is nearing the point where the cockpit interior has to be finished before covering with the aluminum foil commences.
Once the foil is in place, I've discovered to my surprise, that it's very sensitive to small dents and scratches. I've had to re-cover the horizontal stab at least three times. The first time was due to my lack of experience in its application, despite my practicing on several faux pieces. The last two were due to simple mishandling. If I so much look at the stab cross-eyed, it seem to generate a small dent or scratch. As I write this text, the stab, elevators and ailerons are carefully wrapped in soft tissue for later installation.
I have since spray painted the finished foiled surfaces with a clear coat of paint, but it's still extremely sensitive. The whole assembly, and ultimately the model will have to be very carefully handled (literally) with kid's gloves.
It's because of this foil's extreme sensitivity to touch, that I figured I must complete the cockpit interior as well as the canopy and front windshield due to my handling the fuselage in all manners of which ways to get the detailing completed within the confines of the small cavity. From there, I'll also be working on the wing fillets. Once they're complete, then I'll start the covering with the foil.
Again, Mr. Airframes, I sincerely thank you for your offering and help.
Sincerely,
Gary