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Parts 58a through 58x (24 in all) are the formers for the tunnel. The entire row of parts is folded in half to have printing on both sides. Part 58a starts at the hinge position of the hatch then each subsequent former (58b, 58c, etc.) is added in a counterclockwise order when viewed from the top. I had to trim the formers very slightly to keep the top edges on the same plane in preparation for installing part 59.
Notice that parts 58l, 58m, and 58n have a notch that needs to be cut away before installation. From looking ahead at UHU02's build notes, this provides clearance for alignment tabs on the top inside edge of part 180d for when it is attached the LM face onto the mid section.
Part 59 is the exterior opening to the tunnel. The part has printing on the both sides of the left and right "wings". The one side with the extra brace sticking out has an alignment mark to help get it lined up well.
Parts 60a, 60b, and 60c form the tunnel wall. Part 60c is hidden on page 19. Part 60a is rolled into a tube with the printing on the inside. After forming the tube, part 60b is attached to the outside of the tube flush with one end. Be sure to glue it to the end of the tube that has similar riveting printed on it. I slid the tunnel wall into postion to help it to dry in a good round shape. I then glued part 60c in place while it was still in position. This helped to strentghen the part.
Part 59 was glued into place using the tunnel wall to make sure it was in the correct postion and aligned properly over the tunnel shaft. Make sure the antenna post is angled toward the front of the LM.
Part count to date: 104
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