I must be improving my kit skills

Nothing wrong with that. I spend as much time checking references, whether on line or in books, than I do building. For me, its all par of the fun.

I would check Prime Portal's website. They may have a walk-around that shows what you need.

I love the research almost as much as the build.

Like everybody else has said, many of us find the research part of the fun. One suggestion, don't get carried away with 100% "accuracy" on colors. If you look at  German Panzer dark yellow 1943 every manufacturer is different.  Factor in environmentals and close enough is good enough.

some shots of a Tamiya kit that someone has gone to town on. Might be some useful shots here.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1214344565/My+latest+build%2C+Tamiya+T-62A-----

I highly endorse Karl's web site, he's spent a lot of time and effort into providing us some real reference material. Check it out.  

Before I even start a build I'm downloading photos and history. Personally I enjoy trying to get my builds as close to real vehicles as I can but I don't lose any sleep over having the wrong handles. Everybody builds for different reasons and theres plenty of room for everybody and I whole heartedly agree with Wayne and Bish, it's part of the fun.

Terry