Wow, thank you man! Very unexpected, but I really appreciate it. This is only my 4th attempt at a custom, so I know there is plenty of room for improvement. Lots of internet research on model painting techniques helped me with this one.
I'm humbled by all the positive feedback, thanks very much everyone.
Cheers crankcase, I'm very much looking forward to seeing your work. The effort that fans like yourself put into these customs is truly inspiring.