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Default A different kind of metal forming

I intend to learn a new skill and shape aluminum panels to make a motorcycle
fairing. I have seen a skilled pro make them, and have aquirred a beating
bag and have an antique hand-held English wheel.
Anyone experienced with panel beating enough to know if the easier to obtain
3003 Aluminum is as good a choice as 1100 series? Is .060 to thick?
Is an air plannishing hammer a substitite for a Wheel, or something to be
used with it?