Thanks for the comments guys, I was surprised at how clear the canopies are in this kit, especially after a rub with my magic cloth and a dip in klear.
The deicing boots on the wings were more problematic than expected as I could not get a satisfactory straight line, even with masking. In the end I reverted to edging them with a bit of black decal, the stuff that you usually get around the outside of a decal sheet.
The decals and all the bits that I had managed to knock off were replaced or re-fitted, followed by a light panel line wash around the flaps and a coat of matt varnish to seal it all in.
I am therefore calling this one finished:
Apart from the problem of it tail sitting (which Italeri provide a stand to compensate for), and the poor fit of the wings, this is a cracking little kit. Yes, there are much more detailed versions on the market, but if you are after a basic kit with a low parts count you can't go wrong with this.
I have really enjoyed this build, so much in fact that I am going to do a Frog Boston to go with it.