Ronald
In my opinion should not remove or conceal any detail
I built a C. Sark 1 / 150 and had no problems with these lines, have only to bepainted or not depends on the criterion
If you do not know, I tell you this C. Sark all been white when owned by a Portuguese Maria do Amparo
See my posted
Clipper Cutty Sark 1 / 150 ( Why no reply?) P.8
A.Alexandre