Thanks guys for still tagging along on such a small update
Stephen , it might seem fiddly doing the push rods but I drill holes deep enough that it gives me a bit of wiggle room and saves on having to keep trimming for that perfect fit .
SP , if you are starting with a dark base coat , spray a lighter shade in the center of the panels then do your grain effect and clear coating . I do my base coat to the effect I'm looking for so sometimes it is a light shade or a dark shade or a mixture of both . For filters I thin future with tamiya paint 90/10 or tamiya paint with water and just a tad of dish soap so the water doesn't bead on the surface . I do like your wood though it is calming
Terri