Robin,
I don't think I've commented previously on this thread, but be assured I'm following it in awe. "Inspiring" is an understatement. Right now I'm getting my feet wet building plastic models. Kitbashing is next, and I hope someday to get the courage to start on a project like you're doing.
That's the one of the things I admire about this forum are the tutorials and the progress pictures. Keep it up.
Looks like I'm going to have to start eating cold cereal again.
Don