Hey guys...
I used the picture of the assembled prototype to come up with the areas that would require rework... (see below)
I'm leaning toward sanding smooth the clear front piece, and using it as a mold to thermoform a new one, then scribe the correct window panels in it. The front of the doghouse needs to be more verticle than it is, and seeing as how the "A" models had a two inch verticle seam between the front and side panels, I would excise the kit piece and use it to modify a new one. (see below)
I haven't seen a straight-on view of the front... can any of you that already have the kit, look at it and tell me if the sides of the forward pylon are verticle, or sloping toward the top? If they are sloping in, one could remove the inspection doors, scratch a new rain shield to fit the expanded front and sides, then clean it up with puddy?
No, Troy, I haven't got one yet... kinda waiting around to see some reports first so I can get an idea of what it's going to take. I'm still at an impass as to how to fix the aft lateral fuselage area between the back of the engines to the top of the ramp door... (see below)
It may be that this area will have to be removed altogether and another one formed from puddy... who knows... I'll cross that bridge when i come to it. ![Smile [:)]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile.gif)
Take care,
Frank