well its done. got the boards on the back for the decals (which is the only thing I think they should have added into the kit, would have made sense). planted it on the base and have the figures in position. give it tonight to dry off fully and pictures will be done tomorrow. all in all a good kit. went together really nicely. loads of detailing on the plastic and in the form of extra little bits such as door handles etc.
looking forward to making the K1 A1 for the modern armour GB now, if its half as good as this ill be well happy.