Dan is better for me, it is his depth of his research and the occasional wargames reference that makes me buzz. I find it is like reading a good research book vs a history magazine article. Both entertaining but different.
I am always like that before I get going Tim. Do a session of prepping the pieces with a scalpel and cutter and a small file, and get to know her better. Next time some superglue and greenstuff and you will become friends in no time … I have yo admit I prefer the plastics for ships …