Well, that’s very kind but I won’t be tackling this one anytime soon - unless the draw becomes too great(!) However, I’ll bear that in mind when the time comes.
I quite enjoy wrestling with the older kits sometimes - you know - trying to get the best from them. I’m happy enough with the barrel in plastic, not least as I plan to show the gun on the move:
The solution to cleaning up barrel seams perhaps; anyway, I’ve far too many stalled projects which need attention to start this one just yet, tempting as it always is when a newer version comes out. With all that stowage and some crew I reckon I can obfuscate a fair bit.
I also managed to track down the old Verlinden set for the boxes on the spade, which will help.
Thanks again.