A wise choice Peter,this was the first 7mm kit I built not for myself as I was a 00 modeler.
A good friend who also modelled in 00 presented the kit and asked me to build the Gladiator Duchess.
He could not have picked a better kit as although it was a learning curve for me it was a most enjoyable build.
With the result I sold all my 00 collection and now have a few 7mm locos built and still building, I am working on a MOK 4mt 2-6-4t and a member of the 0 gauge guild and attend the local 0 gauge shows.
So I thank my good friend for introducing me to 7mm.
So I will follow your progress which looks spot on hope you enjoy the build.
Donald