Thanks guys for all the kind words. It did go together quickly but there was, in reality, very few pieces to this bird and being retired with I can spend many hours a day working away on the models if I so choose.
The decals were a problem as has already been mentioned. Even the second time around the starboard side tail star failed to co-operate so I had to hand paint one which turned out okay and a little extra weathering over top hides it pretty well.
Nothing like looking at your work in pictures to see all the warts that somehow are missed before the photos are taken.
Anyhow, thanks again....this group build stuff is fun and I can honestly say I have learned more about Russian aircraft in the last 18 days then I knew before this GB start.
Cheers,
Jeff