I only model aircraft as a hobby, so I am not going to do anything with it other than render, print and maybe hang it on my wall!

Modo is a very different type of modeller to MoI so the UI requirements are very different as well. There have been many threads on here where Michael discusses the difference between a Nurbs modeller like MoI and sub-d polygon modellers like Modo.

For ease of use, MoI stands out amongst Nurbs modellers. I also use Alias Design, which is far more powerful than MoI in the Nurbs surfacing field, but is probably the hardest UI I have ever had the misfortune to learn.

Modo is designed to have a very fast workflow when modelling in sub-d but because of that, it is not as easy to learn as Cinema 4D.

Good point. When the real ones were made. the metalworkers were essentially sculpting in sheet aluminium. That, I think, is why it is difficult to do in a Nurbs modeller. Sculpting type operations are better done in Sub-D.

Here's one attempt



I think I'll try one with a thicker area for the blend...

Tightened it up a bit.. Working on blending it into the body towards the back.