Hi Don, thanks for the complement on my U228. It turned out rather well and I did manage to repair the damge my nephew wrought. It now sits on my brother-in-law's mantle, covered with a nice glass case.
Once I am finished with my Type IIa U3 build I plan to build a 1:48 scale Bf110D. The kit is one of Eduard's newer production batch, very nice. I have asked for the Andrea Deck Gun in 1:32 scale for christmas, hopefully my frau will come through. I plan a nice little diorama with the kit when/if I get it, using a couple techniques I learned for simulating water on my Type IIa build, which is coming down to the final stages. I should be finished with the Type IIa by late this coming week.
As far as displaying the Hakenkreuz on my models, I do so, and I do not cover them up at home. I am a historian as well as a modeller and the symbol represents history as it actually was; and not to display it on a period model does in injustice to history - and the men who made that history. When I have a model in a contest, I have yo follow german law and cover it up, pretty much the way Siara discribed. So far, I have not had any problems with any people who have viewed my models at home. Hopefully, it stays that way.
Sincerely,
Ernest