Both of mine needed a little lead, even though I have a large homemade brass tank in the nose of each. Extending the nose is a good move.
I've used 01's in both, an 02 would be overkill!
Thanks on the checkerboard comment...this one is actually checkerboard tissue! Have to be careful not to poke any holes!
Yes, you will have to fight me over even small scraps of checkerboard silk or tissue!