I was wondering that with the first shots. Maybe if the wire was included, with the hook having just started to pull, it would be more effective. But, still an excellent model, although I agree with Matt, the panel lines are just a trifle heavy maybe?
Still, it's not an easy thing to do, to try to replicate the look of a carrier-borne aircraft, which often display the signs of life at sea. I bet it looks great in the 'flesh' though!!