Sounds like a good plan, but parts are here if you need them. Regarding the vents I opened, I used a tiny drill bit at an angle, drilling as close to the other holes as I could up and down each vent, then I cleaned it all up with a new blade. Lastly I attatched some sanding film to a thin strip of K&S brass that was the proper thickness, and length of the openings, and sanded away. Thanks for the compliment. We are ALL artists.