So after all that, I think when I print out a new copy of the part, I'm going to go with a *third* design, as Ron had described being the standard paint scheme, with the green continuing to meet up with the rudder and the gray underside also continuing the entire length of the fuselage, ending at the rudder.
Example:
http://www.airliners.net/photo/North...0e9bf7d6e02aa9
All the descriptions I've seen, era photos of other planes, and replicas today show this, with the gear bay doors being gray instead of green on the underside. It's a simple mod that I can do myself based on your two options, since I'm sure you're sick of modifying this tail by now lol. But I'll post my results of course. :D Thanks again Dave for your continued effort on making your customers happy!