Italeri 1/48 CH47 Chinook...fit problem

Thanks for the update When I get my kit I will try that. 

I just tried fitting the fuselage halves together with bottom piece taped securely in place. 

The fit is much better, the gap is reduced to what I think is a managable level.. if you didn't try this before, try it and let me know what you think.

Thanks for checking BenHet.

Dang! 

Could you imagine that after all the painting, detailing only to get to that part only to find it won't go together.....I would be so livid.  

If my new kit shows the same issue I dont know what to do ...I studied it and dont think hot water or a heat gun can solve this issue...but it won't hurt to try.

I guess I could use all the detail kits I bought for it super detailing scratch builds. 

I have three, two of the ACH-47, and the HC.2. Both have the warp you describe.

Hoping the hot water immersion will work when I get to them.