You're really getting after it! HF is good for some things, others not so much.
I'm doing my first paint job and learning it all right here. Elco and a couple others have been my personal instructors and so far I'm really happy with the results. The hardest part is drawing that line in the sand in terms of how detailed you're going to get. You've already been pushing that line on this build I see
Keep up the good work! Anxious to see the crate motor