i got one for christmas too! go figure.....
I had an astro-hog some years ago with the same headrest. Plan on using paiint for it, installing it after you cover the fuselage. I tried to monokote mine, but didn't have much luck. finally gave up and painted it. Maybe consider using a fabric covering on it and painting the whole thing, that's what i'm doing. Good luck!
BTW, power for mine is a YS 91.... should be almost enought
dennis