Scottie - Thanks for sharing your build in great detail, as it is very helpful.
Your attention to detail will result in a great looking car when it is finished.
I'm building a kit based on a Spitfire on the
Sammio, Ribble & Miglia forum "next door".
I can see that you have removed the original bonnet hinge support brackets.
I thought that these needed to remain in place until the re-body inspection had taken place.
My understanding was that with the new V5 secured, it then became OK for them to "fall off".
If removing these brackets does not count as altering the chassis that would be great news for me.
As currently my bonnet hinges foul these Spitfire brackets & I need 'tie down' straps to hold it in place.
Good luck with the rest of your build, Paul.
P.S.
Tribute - I know you are at the Exeter show, so this question can wait until your return...
Have you have any issues with re-body inspections for the A352 with, or without, these brackets?