Thanks my friend @airbum!
Keeping you updated and receiving your constructive comments and kind words (together with the obligatory constant joking) is a most pleasing process and a constant source of inspiration for me!

I was not into superglue fiilling, it just turned out well here! I don't like to use supergIue as filler in styrene parts for sure.

Also, I am not into spares organizing madness, so my spares are kind of being thrown into big model boxes; all transparencies in a big ziplock bag and so on. The only I opt for is try to keep all "relevant" pieces (ie M2000 LG) attached to the sprue. Sometimes I am lucky!

Thanks for all kind words and following along, George@gblair!

Thanks Michael @michaelt!
I just chose a "small and simple" resin kit for my first attempt. Being a whatiffer means I will have some structural allowances and camo excuses too!
Will definitely take a look at the He 162 camos for inspiration!

Spiros (@fiveten), it is always worth to get the right light for a finished build, as you so nicely show here. It can make all the difference between a good and a great picture, and is worth remembering when we are ready for the final reveal of our hard work.
Your 1078 is rolling steadly down the line my friend.

The primer really shows how well your efforts with the superglue filler worked out. No sign of seams at all. My spares are arranged much like yours. Over the years I have gathered a lot of spare parts, and finding anything is sometimes pure luck.

Spotted a couple of barely visible mini glitches at bottom of the nose. Having forgotten to paint the landing gear doors, I decided as well to repaint the front section after smooth sanding the glitches.
So here is the sequence:

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Of interest is the shade looks under sunlight; it looks different than the two pics above, that looked different with each other! Same color, different lighting, different looks!

Hi there Spiros. Just to let you know I’m keeping an eye on your build here. This kit looks like a real challenge and you’ve pulled it off superbly so far. I am also looking forward to how you paint this.

Looking forward to your choice, Spiros (@fiveten). The good news is that whatever scheme you choose it won't take much paint.