Good luck with this kit, Terri! Looks like a good progress until now.
But nevertheless it’s a brave decision to go with a vacu instead of the eduard injection moulded kit of the SSW D III.
Same feeling here. If there is a nice kit available (and the new Eduard rendering is really nice) I would always prefer a modern kit, until the stash is much smaller and all important types with modern kits available are done.
Ok, old kits are fun (e.g. I remember my Sopwith Pup - still no modern kit available), the outcome can be great and unique, but it costs more time.
But if you have a nice time and fun with a old vacu - why not?
Cheers,
Frank