Thanks everybody... As I generally build straight out of the box... except for the occasional aftermarket pieces... this is new to me. The fact that it peaked someone's interest other than mine is great!
I've done a little sanding, smoothing and priming over the last few days. Haven't had a lot of time, but I'm happy with how it's starting to look.
Still have a ways to go, but it's getting there. I'm hoping in the end, this turns out close to what I'm seeing in my head.
Anyway, Happy New Year! Stay tuned...