How do I stop sim placing its markings over custom skins ?

[BOBC]

Hi,
in FMB I have unticked markings box for both tab #1 and #2, tab #1 is player plane ticked. I have selected a custom jpg skin (CptFarrel) from the drop down list , having selected Me109E3 as its in the Me109E3 folder, fly the sim and get << over the aircrafts number, crosses over crosses etc.

I have installed the jpg to the skins folder and into Me109E3 in the games directory on my D drive. thats where I get to see the other jpgs that feature in the drop down list.

( I have installed to D and not C, as can be done)

I initially tried for the C:\user address and the folder suffix MOD which is created when TF mods are installed but doing so didnt see the jpg appear in the FMB list.

What are the exact steps to follow for choice of custom skin and stopping sim from applying its own markings over the custom skin ?

BOBC