In a moment of extreme old-school modelling nostalgia, I couldn't resist this, for less than the price of a round for the band, on eBay:

Yes, that's the original shop-soiled seventies packaging, and here's a close-up:

Gulp! quite a horror isn't she?

Join me soon, as I set to work on The Sow's Ear, an irresistible Borders Inn....

Next time:

a summary of the kit as supplied and its evident compromises

opportunities and areas for improvement, based on some field observation.