I am painfully aware that the YC-43 is a D17S. I have really done my homework on this airplane and purchased the bible of staggerwing documentation - Staggerwing!" by Robert T. Smith. I have not found a G17S paint scheme that I like (only 20 produced). I was considering making some modifications to my G17S (cowl and tail feathers) to make it "appear" as a D17S. However, I don't think I will be getting seriously into scale contest at this time. Most folks will not know the difference but I am certain that judges at a real scale contest would be aware of the differences and deduct points. I only hope to get into club stand off scale contests at flyin's where no documentation is required. Thanks for the info anyway.