Build thread is here http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=133&t=2352
Akan paints are just awesome, the nicest acrylic to airbrush by far, and the faded look to the paint work is brilliant, well happy with how that turned out.
The ultimate dark dirt wash worked wonders on the panel lines and landing gear.
Decals
i counted them, over 325 altogether 
it was along slog but worth it.The "runway" base was a last minute decision yesterday, glad i did it now as it makes a more interesting photo
Lots of photos a mixture of canopy up and down
Lastly the ordanance on this kit is superb, really makes the kit just that little bit better
The base/scene shows it off to good effect too.
Has there been any reports of this?...with a superb canopy as this one...how awful it would be to find out later that a mistake had been made if it was dipped,
