I haven't stopped by since before Christmas, and I love seeing your progress, Mo!  Your formula for the moonscreen is excellent!  I was wondering about doing something similar, though I do want to be able to see into the cockpit.  I may head in another direction, with heads-up displays "floating" in air in front of the pilot's face (at this point, thin pieces of acetate/clear plastic, maybe with decals?).  I picture Jubal Early's ship and its cockpit in the last episode of "Firefly" as my example.

Regarding using Future, I'll add that I let mine cure for 24 hours, or at least overnight.  It's possible to go back to work too soon, on a piece you've coated with it, and damage the finish.