Dear Gary @gwskat
I see you‘re locked and loaded! Lots of interesting aftermarket stuff. I do like the Yahu cockpit panels.
The camo masks look great, i‘ve never done that! I go with blue tack and thus have to live with soft lines.

Gary @gwskat, i could never glue that compass on there. My clumsy fingers would probably stick it somewhere on my pants or bend it! How are these AK real colors?

Interior is already looking good, Gary (@gwskat). Are you using the new formula Real Colors or the old. I have used both, but I still have a bunch of the old formula paint. I have been using Mr. Surfacer Black, but my local hobby shop says that the distributors are out in the US. They don't know if this is a supply issue, or if it has something to do with the fight over import taxes, etc. I checked all of my usual online hobby shops and they are all out of stock. I did find one can on Ebay, but they were an overseas company that wanted $35 for the can and $25 for shipping. I think for that kind of money that I can use Tamiya Flat Black.

Finished up the front office. Non kit parts used; CMK Hurricane MK.I seat with harness and Yahu Hurricane MK.I Instrument Panel. Not being too detailed given most will be hidden after assembly.

Painted with AK RC RAF Cockpit Grey-Green and Vallejo Model Colors Black Grey. Accented with wash of MIG Oilbrusher oil, Dark Mud and highlighted with a graphite pencil.
Using Posca paint markers for the first time with picking out details...silver and red. Very pleased with the way these markers work. This "new" tool will most likely be a go-to tool for me. Thanks George!

Added the completed cockpit to the lower wings.
Added the upper wings
Added the fuselage bulkhead and instrument panel, followed with closing up the fuselage parts.
Assembled wings and fuselage. I will leave this clamped for a while as I move on to other projects. (including making sauerkraut)

Next up the dreaded clean up of seams...or as stated in another build...The Doldrums.

You made some really good progress, Gary @gwskat
It does look very realistic indeed.

Interior looks very good, gary (@gwskat). We use very similar techniques for getting a well-used cockpit. I always have trouble getting things lined up when I use aftermarket instrument panels. Mine always seem to be off a little. Yours is definitely not noticeable. The front step I think is noticeable because of the pristine paint. It might be less noticeable after some fading and weathering. The other option is to try sanding the step away, but that almost guarantees losing the detail in the area. Good luck.

Excellent do far, my friend @gwskat! Looking forward to your approach regarding the step.

Thanks Guys.

Opted to remove the part and reposition.

With a thin razor saw blade, I cut along the seams to remove the part.
Applied JB Steelstik epoxy putty on the interior, fore and aft seams.
Replaced the part with a gentle push into the putty. Lining up the exterior surfaces with the main fuselage.
Once the putty dried, about 5mins, I applied thick CA along the interior seams to reenforce the joints, including the puttied seams.
After all was dried, I applied Aves Apoxie putty to the seams. Once this firms up a bit more I will smooth out the seams.
After all is dry I will have to do a bit of sanding and rescribe the panel lines.
All in all, much easier than sanding down the lip and loosing detail.