This is an Original complete kit I found and t' fins were cut out. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! So I have finished it all except t' paint detail. Begad! Blimey! One thin' I always do is 'skin' t' fins with yellow file cabinet paper for strength/finish. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I used Elmer's Carpenter glue brushed over t' fins and lay a cut out o' t' fins over top. Well, blow me down! Blimey! This is a Great thin' t' do for obvious reasons. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! They always come out smooth and strong, and last forever. Ahoy! Blimey! Eliminates sandin' sealer and all that work. Hope you like it. Begad! Blimey! Incl. Well, blow me down! Blimey! is me other one I built in t' early 80s which is, shiver me timbers, also, matey, an Original kit.