Thanks so much for the very kind words to everyone who took the time to comment.
There was one note to the build I wanted to add. I did purchase the lower wing decals from Aviattic sheet 32019 which was labelled as Faded 5-colour lozenge. I've used these decals on previous builds. They appear quite bright, and I know it's possible to tone down the under laying white gloss paint to subdue this a bit. There was also a lot of rib tapes and edging to add...which would get seen how often? I thought about how much I lift my models up to look underneath, and couldn't even remember doing once. To match the colours of the Aviattic decal on the lower sides I'd have to experiment with different paint mixes, or I could save time and use the Tamiya paint call-outs in the instructions and apply the kit decals. . I admire those who go to the effort of adding the Aviattic decals to the underside, but for me it wasn't worth it.
Even though I did buy the underside after-market decals for this project, if Chief Superintendant Hastings of AC12 asked me "Did you, Gary Edmundson, actually use those decals on your model?...that's ok son...take your time..." I'd have to hang my head and reply "No Comment"
Cheers,
Gary
