Hey mate @Hold0511 thanks for the reply!
Yeah I have tried to MOD the set as best I can, I am still waiting on some of the parts to do your landing gear. I think you're right, it may be time to start saving up for a MOC. I am getting quite frustrated with MODing the set as there is only so much you can do without having to completely redesign the ship and with limited light bluish grey spare pieces, oh well :/ its not like I can even pop to the Lego store and get what I need :'( I'm debating starting all over again and changing the design as I go along, but I think I'll wait till the LEGO store re-opens so I can get what I need, as currently I don't have a clue what I am doing - maybe I'm just bad at MODs :'') Just going to leave it for now as it's very frustrating and this should be an enjoyable task! Thank you for all your help :)