The next step was to fit the cockpit sidewalls and finish trimming the cockpit tub. The bottom and sides of the tub need some grinding and filing to remove excess material. Especially the bottom of the cockpit floor and the two wheelwell bays need material removed for correct fit, just as No.1 did on his review of this same kit.

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At this same time the fuselage halves were joined and the seams corrected. These fit quite well and don't need a lot of work.

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Once everything was ready the cockpit tub was inserted into the fuselage and wing attached. The wing root area needed a bit of filler on my kit and this will be the next step, sanding/priming/sanding/etc.

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