RE: new model started
I second the canopy treatment and also cast a vote for a few patches of flat black( or even some wet or dry sandpaper) in front of the windscreen for anti glare and a couple of strips on the wing near the fuse for antislip walking.
Heck even a few panel lines while your at it. No need to get real fancy...
As for the name I like Mako... That name doesn't bite at all. Very fitting.
Robert