Good morning Charlie! I have been following your posts with much interest. It seems that you really like this plane and the times and the plane seem to fit your needs. If the crease seems to be bothering you and could be the major decission on your purchasing the plane. May I suggest like Carl said, that you have another expert that has a lot of exp. with these little planes have a look. Just to get another view! It seems that you have done everything right so far. And as they say around here, there will be another one! I have been looking but my biggest trouble is I have a terminal case of "cold feet and what if Itis". Good luck with your hunt!