Bossman--Incredible job!! From the moment I opened the box a year ago, I was afraid I 'd have to cover this wing somehow, and was also concerned on the strength. I never worked with glass on that scale.... Your thread with the pictures is tremendous--great work. I'm always concerned about turning out a smooth (and lightweight ) finish.... I'm concerned about the type of finish paint to use , as well an appropriate primer, however. I'm always concerned on the potential incompatibilites of certain primers with fillers, and then the finish coat--do you then clear coat witha flat (lacquer, other??) Reading this thread you wrote is the turning point of how to do this wing, and tailfeathers. Thank you!! I'm doing mine " late 1943" finsih --Three color scheme off-white. blue/grey/ blue.... Several of The USS Yorktown's Airgroup One , Nine and Five pilots are awaiting the photos---I better get the production rolling. This model is going to the Yorktown in Charleston, SC. A phot- shot on the flight deck. Can't wait. Ed "Sark"