Hey Mark. It's funny you should ask about stretching the hull. Initially, I wasn't planning to do this; as I just wanted a simply (for once) build. But, after seeing how great Frank's extended hull turned out; now I'm considering doing it on mine. I gotta admit, though - Frank makes it all look so easy, that it seems like an incentive to get in WAY over my head!
I have to say that I am really impressed with the quality of the kit, and will anxiously await whatever he decides to produce next!