Hello and welcome!! Have a look around, and if you have questions, ask away!! Plenty of people with great advice here!! Looking forward to seeing some of your handi-work!
I can't believe you HAVE to attach the outer skin and cover all that hard work up!! Is there a way you could make it removable?? It would be a crime to cover everything!!
Welcome!! I'm sure there will be many here (including myself) interested in your layout. Gotta warn ya...we like progress pics!! Plenty of help to be given here too, so ask away!