I do plan on removing the monokote and glassing the model just as you did. This will be the first model I do this to in its entirety and IMO the fit and finish is second to none in comparison.
I will be competing with this model once its done..it will probably be a few months before i get started on mine. I do plan on using the LADO electric gear door actuators as well with the electric retracts...we will see how they work on a large scale model.
that exhaust is sick..im going to have to steal that one
Cole