I think that this is a GREAT starting point.
Excellent colors and beautiful weathering.
I only give it a 7 because it lacks the very realism that the painting accomplishes.
Where are the engines? gone? Where is the damage and connectors, wires, etc.
Why didn't you make the missing turret have a mounting frame?
Broken glass and an empty chair for the cockpit?
And to me the pin hole for mounting the bottom to a flying base sticks out on this piece almost as bad as having mold lines.
You have superbly nailed the realism in the paint, I would've given this a ten if you'd taken as much time and planning on the modelling.
I look forward to seeing something more complete from you. Really. No sarcasm.