Scottie - Thanks for taking the time & trouble to mock up an alternative boot lid shape for me.
Believe it, or not, but I actually posted something similar myself way back in April 2013!
OK, I cheated and looked that photo up this morning, as it is scary how long this build has taken.
Without a doubt, a lid that avoided the humps would be miles easier to build.
But it would really restrict the access to the various bits that will be "locked" in between the rear shell and Spitfire arches.
So unfortunately, it is the "hard road" choice for me (again
).
The only bright side is that I think the "through the humps" cut will make it appear more like a racing car.
But we will see, cheers, Paul.
PS
Depending on how the rest of my day goes, I might make the first cuts late this afternoon.