Hey Calton...I can't understand why you are having any problems..I mean the rest of us got it right the first time
More subs and practice practice practice..you are doing wonderful if you think about it.
Good luck you are almost there.
I bet that a few more goes at re processing will surprise you.
I find the key is just keep banging away and each image you learn a little and all of a sudden one day it all works..mind you I am still waiting for it to all come together.
Alex