Thanks again chaps!
I'm quite pleased with the gun tubes, and I'll be doing the same with the other P-47 kits in the stash, although I might use aluminium tube, polished and clear gloss coated, as it's much easier to cut accurately, compared to the bl**dy tough stainless steel.
The more I see that photo of the windscreen joint, the less happy I am with the result, even though, as previously mentioned, it doesn't look as bad in 'real life'. I think I might see if it can be improved, and I noticed that the lower frame, on the port side, needs attention anyway. As for the semi-matt finish of the model itself, rather than matt, there's not a lot I can do about that, without the risk of probably spoiling the model, plus, of course, yet another build-up of paint/clear coat layers.
Maybe I can convince myself that the aircraft had been waxed and polished!
Apart from some minor work on the drop tank, I haven't done anymore yet, as I'm a tad stiff after seeing the Physio Terrorist earlier today.
They should be shot, or at least banned!
I went in to have treatment for my right shoulder, which had been causing a few painful episodes, until I had the steroid injection last month. I came out with a stiff and painful left shoulder and neck!
Consequently, trying to attempt delicate detail work is not a good idea, so I think I'll sample a couple of measures of Scottish White Wine (of the Famous Grouse vintage, and purely medicinal), try to get some decent kip, and hopefully be fit enough to get the final bits of the model itself done tomorrow, before making a start on the diorama base and figures etc.
Thanks again for the kind words and general interest and, all being well, I'll have some pic to show tomorrow.