Many thanks indeed for the kind words Stephen, some more progress.
We have a broken cabane strut , but I have the piece, and it should not be too difficult to repair.
Touch wood the kit has gone together very nicely and has been really enjoyable to build.
Decals were O.K. , just register and colours a bit iffy, but otherwise perfectly usable.
I will see how far I can get with this tonight!
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