Hello again everyone and thanks! updates have been delayed somewhat because my laptop and phone have decided not to communicate anymore. I have succeeded in finally getting some progress photos to Flickr. Mildred H is close to the finish line!
Ken, to answer your question, once the two halves are assembled that opening becomes a very tight space indeed, just enough room for the tailskid. I did detail up the kit moldings inside, marking the cables and longerons that are visible. anyways, on to progress pics!
Care while painting paid off, and the fuselage halves went together nicely. I did trim away too much where the wide sprue gates were, so those gaps required filling.
IMG_3799 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3800 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
One of my favorite things about Wingnut Wings kits is the beautiful instrument panels. shortly after this picture was taken, the lighter brown areas were given a coat of clear orange.
IMG_3801 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3823 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3824 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3826 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
Once I added the lower wing, I gave a gloss coat to help the decals adhere.
IMG_3858 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3859 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3860 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
Once the decals were applied, things started coming together quickly!
IMG_3898 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
After completing my triplane with the control surfaces all neutral, I decided to go more dynamically posed with this one.
IMG_3940 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3941 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
IMG_3942 by
Ian Shippee, on Flickr
Now, onto control horns, touch-ups, and rigging!