I like your spin on the Stoogie!! I was so happy to get this kit back. I had a mint vintage kit but never had the guts to build it....plus I had too many ideas on how to build it. I bought a case....but only 1.5 built yet!
I did mine in a Rat style. I changed a few things, like you did, but it keeps the original flavor. That's what is so kool about these kits....they are so open to mods!!