Academy 1/72 F-35A "Beast Mode"

Well, this is my fifth build this year, third since I got furloughed at the beginning of April. It's Academy's gentleman's scale F-35A kit. About this kit: shape is great, it gives you "beast mode" pylons, which I like and I think will be more generally seen, especially during our continued involvement in the ME, it fits well except for the cockpit and also the canopy where it hits the instrument hood. Decals were practically unusable, though I got some on. That ruined me on this kit. I wanted it on the shelf, so I threw the final bits on, and skipped the clearcoat since the decals were continuing to roll up. I was happy with the color, Gunze #32 Yokosuka Naval Yard grey, darkened with some black and a few drops of stainless steel. 5 day build because it builds quick, and lost enthusiasm for the decals.