Wurger, Crimea, Airframes, and Special Ed;
Thank you gentlemen for those marvelous compliments and comments. Special Ed, I sincerely thank you for taking the time to write. The infill method has been employed for many years by various modelers and between us, I didn't know about it until just a few years ago. Even then, I thought it was unnecessarily labor-intensive. Well, here I am, doing the same thing and adding yet another layer on top of that. Once you get into the "groove," it really doesn't take all that long. The second layer has been used by model boat builders for decades and my guess is that us airplane modelers picked that up from them. Sort of like a cross-over between the two different modeling fields, yet we all have that modeling "thing" in common. Between all of us, modeling is a marvelous endeavor to which we all benefit.
My hopes with the use of Flite Metal will inspire you to give it a try. In all honesty, it is not as easy as it initially appears. Just like tissue coveriing, or the use of heat-shrink films, the application of FM is another new skill to learn. It requires a different approach to handling and covering. The extra efforts will (hopefully) be well worth it. But then again, to achieve the excellence we all strive for in modeling, is worth the extra efforts.
Airframes: You are absolutely correct and I also extend my thanks to you for that reminder. I've taken some added research and of all places, found the answers right here in WW2aircraft.com. I will be showing you my effots to minimize the rivets, dents, and small imperfections on the top surfaces of the wings.. Mr. Wurger was also instrumental in helping me and guiding me in the right direction.
To everyone, thank you and please keep the comments and observations comming in.
Gary (Skye)