I'm using the Wingnuts instruction sheet and pics of the Vintage Aviators real aircraft as my primary reference. May not be correct for this variant but should help spice it up a bit. Continuing on with the cockpit I extended the floor and copied the kit seat using sheet styrene. A few pieces of strip plastic on the sides to bring the structure forward.
The kit IP was cast in resin in a temporary mold made from blue stuff.
Applied base coat of light tan followed by some oils for the wood grain. Added some small steel wire on the fuselage sides and for the rudder rigging. Might be a little oversized but hopefully wont be too noticeable once its all closed up. Some detail painting, Krystal Klear on the instruments, Seat belts made from tape and random photoetch for buckles add a bit more life. Ready to close it up and hide it all away.
So far the kit has been quite enjoyable. Like every Roden kit I've built, parts need a bit of clean up. Once thats done everything goes together well. Detail is good. Maybe not as crisp as Eduard, but looks good to my eye especially for 48th scale.
Cheers,
-Sean