Thanks guys. Well I scaled the location of the step and radio set as best I could from side views of the Revell kit and found that I was way off with my Mk I eyeball so I started over. This time I used a different approach, deciding to first install the instrument panel and then measuring between it and the rear bulkhead to locate a scratch built bulkhead at the step which will represent the back wall of the radio set. To do this, I first had to cut the V-shaped support off the instrument panel, which was moulded in such a way as to make the IP slope quite noticeably and was not the correct shape in any event. The IP should be in a vertical plane, except for the lower section which slopes up for better viewing by the pilot. I also cut away the post with the rudder pedals for later installation.
In order to use the side walls, I had to cut out the breaker panel, which would be too low now relative to the higher forward floor. I also cut out what appears to be an oxygen tank, which I could not see replicated as such on the Revell and Eduard parts. I also began carving off the structural members as it appears these were covered by flat panels
Here's the starboard side wall part way through the modification. The holes where the above parts have been removed have been plugged with bits of styrene card and filled with CA.
Setting that aside for a bit, I turned to making the bulkhead. After drawing a vertical line at its correct location, I taped the fuselage halves together and made a template of paper which I then transposed onto styrene card to cut out the piece that I will use. Below is the fit after careful filing.
With the bulkhead now glued in place, I cut the side wall and fit the rear section and floor into place. The forward sidewall was cut lengthwise to allow the higher floor to fit correctly.
Tomorrow should see the forward floor placed and some details beginning to be filled in. Thanks for stopping by.