Hi Chip,
I have it, too. I have same questions, too.
I have a plan

Owing to the size, I intend to build, paint and decal the fuselage and wings seperately. I figure I can mask and fill and paint the roots without bothering the rest of the beast when the time comes.
Build-beginning is a few kits (re: months

) away, so if you start yours, keep us all posted?