Yup, you're absolutely right. Several ways to do the covering. It's what a guy is comfortable with that counts.

Same thing for builds. If the build has adequate strength and the quality of the surfaces is excellent, what difference does it make what the rib spacing is or the former spacing in the fuse?

I like the idea of using lacquer to seal the wood. I think I'll experiment with some. It's likely less expensive than what I use.

I'm looking forward to getting info on the vinyl masks.