Thanks for your comments. It appears that there are no standards for these kits. Now that I know this, I'm fine with it. I will treat the kits as if they are 3D puzzels that are open to some interpretation. It would be interesting to see how different people choose to finish the same kit (without kit bashing).
Mike CT - I completed my first kit by Downtown Deco, and am halfway finished with one by Rusty Stumps.
Tom B