Having completed the cockpit module yesterday I'm finally ready to post an update. I might add that I've just spent several hours wrestling with Photobucket and have mastered the changed procedure for loading photos here. I'll keep this one brief to ensure all is working properly and then provide a few more posts.
The Instrument Panel was the first component completed. The panel was sanded flush, given a woodgrain finish of enamel base, acrylic woodgrain, and a top coat of Tamiya Clear Orange. Instrument bases were made from sheet styrene using a Waldron Punch and Dye Set, instrument faces added from Airscale Decals and Kit Decals, Aeroclub Bezels added, and the faces given a drop of Future to provide the glassed look. I also added a placard and an extra dial to replicate the appearance of the Hendon F2b and several photos of the wartime version. You'll note the placard has a few tail numbers as it was scavenged from a previous Build's left overs, I felt some lettering was important and my story is the numbers relate to a "code of the day" in the event of coming down over the lines. (works for me!)

Next in line was the pilot's wicker seat. As mentioned on Trackpads Build Log I failed miserably at removing the back portion of the lattice center section of the seat back to "open up" that portion per the real thing. I eventually cut out the ruined section and worked in some old PE material from the spares pile, not my greatest modelling moment nor best results. I had to add a small insert in the center to support the PE and it's a little rough on close examination; probably not apparent once she's closed up but it bothers me knowing it's there!

And a few more views taken later on posed on the floor/rear fuel tank assembly:


I'll leave this post at this point, want to ensure the Photos are working OK.
Cheers,
Lance