@rory - Thanks Rory, I appreciate it. I sometimes feel like my attention to detail is a bit unnecessary. 🙂
I did attempt to do 2 more exhaust springs. I decided, as one of the springs shot out of my tweezers, that they were an unneeded detail.

Great job with those masks and the red looks cool, my friend @brithebuilder!
Interesting that Tamiya does not pre-cut the masks...

@fiveten - The masks in the Ford GT were pre cut. I also found it 'interesting' that they were not pre cut in this kit. Some pretty intricate cuts... makes it more rewarding I suppose!

@johnb - It does seem odd that Tamiya pre cuts some masks and not others... I imagine there's a method to the madness somewhere.

@chinesegeorge - I can't disagree George! There are some intricate cuts that do require a sharp blade and a steady hand though.

@fiveten, @gblair, @chinesegeorge, @johnb, @rory, @bikequeen, @kalamazoo - Question for all of you. As I begin the decals, I'm seeing that there will be decals on the glass... is it ok to apply clear gloss to the window? I want to seal in the decals but I don't want to damage the glass...

On my one and only motorcycle build I did not apply clear gloss on the windshield, Brian @brithemodeler
Although from a distance the decals on the windshield look perfect, a close up does show the edges of the decal.
Not sure if you can apply gloss on the windshield without doing harm.

Final coat looks great, my friend @brithebuilder!

You may choose either of the two above solutions from our friends @johnb and @gblair: John's is the simplest/safest, George's provides sealing, still I deem it "safe". Your call.

Just read this:
Mission Models Gloss can be thinned for dipping clear parts. Add 10 drops to an epoxy mixing cup. Dilute the 10 drops with Mission Models thinner until the clear looks slightly cloudy. The mixture should be watery thin with just a slightly cloudy look to it.

Dip the canopy and wick off any excess and soak up excess from the edges with a cotton swab. Next: let dry on a paper towel and allow to dry. We prefer a full cure and safe cure time of 6 hours before masking over a canopy. Floor wax is now a thing of the past.