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The first section was pretty straight-forward in its assembly. What is odd is the fuselage cross-section, particularly on the upper side, with the deep curves that require you to keep pressure applied until the glue sets.
If the landing gear are to be installed, it helps to pre-cut part of the bulkhead Part 3 and the skin's wheelwell lines that are perpendicular to the seam. Really I would have liked to cut those "doors" off completely while the part was flat, but then you can't pull evenly when you glue the long seam (unless someone has a trick for that). I will not cut the wheelwell cutout loose from the bulkhead and skin until I've attached the next-forward fuselage section. My thinking is that the middle portion of this bulkhead helps to pull the next skin section into shape until the glue dries. Also, before attaching the bulkheads, I cut finger holes in them to help with installation. (For Part 3, that hole will also help with pressing the nose landing gear well into place.)
Kurt
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