Congratulations on your new FW! I love the faceplate - it's gorgeous. I have 2 but both have the straight vertical lines - not nearly as pretty as yours.
Next time you have an issue with a case, try this link before giving up on it. I had success with heat getting rid of that moldy smell.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vint...achines/files/
The title of the doc you want is called
How To Rid Your Featherweight Case of Odor.docx