JEM,
Thanks! I suspected that would be the case. On an earlier layout, I worked around the sizing problem by making the item a roadside attraction with people viewing it from the side. In this regard, the Mustang fighter plane might be more user friendly. I recall a pre-Mustang WW II film where the Flying Fortress Commander radioed, "Goodbye Little Buddies", when the fighter escorts had to peel off from the bombing run due to their limited fuel capacity.
So, a few of the fighters and a hanger and landing strip might be more suitable depending on space constraints. I'm contemplating a 7' to 8' wide layout with wide radius curves, and no duck-unders. I thought that by keeping the track more on the perimeter, I could use building and other details in the center, so that derailments or other operating faux pas would be easily accessible.
A WW II airport scene might be ideal for that type of interior space.
