Thanks Vic - just spent around two hours completing three simple stages!
Fitting the outrigger doors was a pain, each door taking around eleventeen attempts! OK, my hands didn't help, with minimal grip or dexterity, and the 'dead' rigid fingers getting in the way. But, the method of attachment, with very minimal jointing surfaces, didn't help - one of the few weak points of this kit.
Anyway, here's the state of play to date;
PICS 1 and 2. The designator lenses and upper anti-collision beacon fitted. The 'rough' spots are PVA, which will dry clear and not show.
PIC 3. The 'Sidewinder' launch rails in place, a surprisingly tricky job, due to those bl**dy stiff fingers!
PIC 4. Those troublesome outrigger doors - a bit of touch-up is required here.
Next step is to apply the decals for the MDCs to the canopy, then try to fit this convincingly in the open position, followed by decals on the wing tanks and fitting the remaining small parts.
Thanks again for your continued interest and kind comments, and I'll post another up-date when something is done!