I've finally made a little progress on this Build so it's time for another update.
The top of the engine has been completed and the fuselage finally closed up, shown here with the completed lower wing "dry" mounted. The only gap in the fuselage halves was the small one visible immediately behind the cockpit opening. I'll be filling and sanding that, the final touch being the addition of "Bob's Strippers" along the spine and belly longitudinal seams per the original finish.
The wings, ailerons, and elevators were pre-shaded with a medium grey over the foundation coats of gloss white (Tamiya X-2) followed by the Aviattic 5 Colour top and bottom Lozenge. Rib Tapes were hand cut from Aviattic's 5 Colour White backed stock. The wings are now complete with the exception of their final satin top coat.
I see I should have dusted the wings before the photos, please excuse my sloppiness!!
The wing access door panels were done with green decal material from the spare lozenge patching portions on the Wingnut Wings Kit Decal Sheets:
The metal wing walk was done with Bare Metal Foil, a sheet that's been sitting in my "Miscellaneous" Drawer for at least 25 years!
Next is completion of the fuselage finish after permanent mounting and filling of the bottom wing. So far a smooth but very slow Build.
Cheers,
Lance
