The Silver Samurai - Intermezzo

I pretty much knew that eking out quality bench time would prove to be a challenge this year, but I certainly didn't expect the "squeeze" to begin this early. . .

Between work and a nasty Spring flu (courtesy of the TMs at work), my bench time this past week can be counted in minutes, if that! Nonetheless, a bit of progress has been made--mostly today. . .

• Continued sizing, detailing, and reducing the cowl portion of the sōmen. This is progressing slower than I had anticipated, but is coming together very nicely.
• The kabuto is now all-but-assembled: the mabezashi and right fukigayeshi have been permanently attached. 
• The kashiradate has been pegged and tentatively fitted to the tehen. There is a significant amount of work yet to be done on this embellishment to the helmet.

Hopefully, things will start getting back to normal sooner than later. . .