This and that...

@fiveten: I stopped by and like what I see. Interesting paint scheme you chose for the topside. I can see this is not a pop it together kit but it sure is looking good. Those kit tires however look unrealistically "flat" to me but I suppose there is nothing you can do about that. Nice that Fonderie provides white metal gear. The B&V has that similiar Ta-183 Hucklebein look. Very cool Spiros.

@fiveten - I've always been picky about tires and wheels and it drives me nuts when they don't look right even though I am aware that most will never notice but me. The worst tires of all time have to be those True Details resin wheels from years ago. And I can't stand Airfix tires including the ones in their latest kits. They can't seem to get them right.

Too bad that white metal is so soft as the gear looks very good to me detail wise.
Are they bending on you? Can they handle those weight you glued in?

Decals added, cockpit progressing, nozzle affixed.
Here she is...

Thanks my friend @johnb!
Indeed, the cockpit is a little gem!

Looks the part @fiveten!

Vac canopy cut, first fitting attempt...