Here's an update on the paint removal. I haven't done the cover yet, and you can see the camouflage paint. I removed all the camouflage paint from the lower unit by using gas and steel wool and a little bit of brushing in spots with a small toothbrush size wire brush. This took about 2 hours, and the cover will probably take another two hours. I haven't waxed it yet, but that should help the looks also.
The paint on my Model A's is most likely a better quality paint and thicker, so I'll probably have to try oven cleaner or paint thinner to see if I can remove just the top layer.