Thanks Warren. There's more to those clear things than just looks. It's like wheel pants... some people won't sacrifice the weight or potential failure modes that can happen. Its a personal choice. Just the hunk of plastic alone weighs darn near 3/4 ounce, never mind the chair and pilot and doo dads that can come loose and ruin your day. I truly appreciate those brave souls, but I'll stick to my 1/4 ounce painted block, which also is structural, right over the horn where a lot of planes fold in half. Now wheel pants, a plane without them is just plain ugly! Ahahahahahahah... Hey, by the way, lets all chip in and help Howard buy some new wheels... LOL!
Oh, and here's some more...
EricV