Started researching e-mags more carefully by reading the install and operations manual, reviewing service letters and bulletins and searching through VAF. John H talked to other builders and provided a summary and links to CAFE Foundation reports on dual mags vs dual EIS vs mag/EIS. I read the CAFE report.
John also said one of his friends had used a Catto prop so I researched Catto and researched FP vs CS on VAF. Emailed Catto with questions. PM'd several people on VAF with questions. Had a great phone discussion with someone that flys an RV-14 with a constant speed prop that flies with a friend with the same airframe and engine and FP prop. Had a great phone discussion with a RV-7 owner that recently changed from a Catto to a Hartzell due to W&B issues and to help with formation flying.
Picked up prints of 29 potential paint options created by scheme designers back in 2011 so I can compare them easily and decide what to try next. Also picked up a large format print that was supposed to match the panel. It was about an inch off, but will work for now.
The attached picture shows the two wingtips with the bare position and strobe boards in place. I have to trim them to fit and then assemble. The print of the panel is not quite to scale, but close enough for me to use to see how it works when I sit in the airplane.