Cheers Norm!   If they released it 1/48, I'd waste no time in getting it.

@Michael, No probs mate. I've been looking for a reason to try out my new digital calipers!

It's 31.9mm from the edge of the canopy to the edge of the engine, no details or greebles in the way, that's the size of the ball by my measurements.

The scale is 1/72nd.