Thanks Paul. You caught up just in time cuz I'm calling this one done. Yes, I resisted adding the hydraulics in the wheel wells. Logic took over by noting that I didn't cut out and replace the molded-in main gear retraction jacks so why bother with some fiddley details?
Anyhow, I present to you the detail pics of my finished project. Thanks to everyone who followed and commented on the build and to those who contributed facts and photos to assist with an accurate portrayal of this aircraft.
Beauty!
Great job Andy, it really looks the biz. Drop those 'eye level' shots into a suitable background, and you've got the real thing!
Try it out using this - I can send it full size if you want it, plus other airfield backdrops.