G2BF, thanks bro! I almost did the same thing. Looks like those they sell on the bay might be a good base to mod. Love to see your work when you start!
I've gone back and forth on what to add or change and finally decided to hit it with some 4000 grit sandpaper, a light wire brush in the cracks and then a clear flat coat. I think I am going to move on to the knees and jet pack! I will visit this again when I start upgrading things!