Ok sounds good . I look forward to seeing your light weight figure. That is the thing about these forums is that you are constantly picking up good tips from all contributors. One point on most of the Action figure German pilot life preservers is the filler. They have them filled with cotton making them look like they are inflated. Use an exacto knife and slit near a seam ,pull out the filler and glue the seam shut. The life vest needs to lay flat to look proper.. Tero T in Toronto