It was tough to peel off the masks and I had to touch up some areas with bare metal foil.I guess It will have to do!  

Wow!The alclad sure is bright but it does highlight the goofs!   

She's looking good! Looks like you've knocked out most of the problems. 

I decided I will try that Alclad stuff,so I used their gloss black laquer as an undercoat.Wow!sure is shiny like black glass!   

Finally got to primer it!Canopy drama was not fun!   

As you can see from the white styrene strip,the gap was not small!

Should come out ok,I think!

Wow, thats a lot of filling and sanding.  I agree with Brandon, though. The extra effort makes it all the more worthwhile.

Yes,I will press on!The back glass has the same issue with the side panel not fitting.I had to file it down but it still left a large gap at the top.Arghhhhhhh!

Yea, I remember this is a bear of a kit.But you've handled everything so far,looks good.Improvise,Adapt,Overcome. 

I sure hope so!I fail to understand why my Devastator (see my avatar)had the closed canopy option that fit very we'll but the 61 did not even though they were both released in the mid 70s.This canopy problem is really causing delays and inconvenience. 

I just cant believe Squadron or some one else hasn't come up with replacement canopies for this kit.  I have 2 in the stash--had em since the late 80's and was always intimidated by them for some odd reason.

Like what you're doing so far!  It will be worth it.

Installed the top hatch with 2 part epoxy.there are gaps that will be filled with more epoxy once the first batch sets.the stick will be removed after painting.then i have to install the side glass and i am anticipating  problems also.  

I came up with a solution(I hope).i white glue a piece of clear styrene to act as a canopy support.I had to go through many pieces until I made one that fit in the correct orientation.Cannot believe that Monogramdid not includea second canopy that fit properly for those who wished to build the model with a closed canopy.I also had to glue a stick on top of the masking tape to make installation of the top and side glass easier.Major design flaw .   

As I have been warned,the top hatch does not fit (too small).I think I will get a clear strip and install it but it is tricky as normal adhesives will fog the clear parts.There must be a mechanical connection while the white glue sets.

Thanks!I hope it wil be worth it!

The extra time will pay dividends in the end. It's looking very good.

BK

Assembled the booms andhorizontal stabilizer they fit together but will require seam work.too late for the seats,sorry.    

The 1/48 scale monogram Black Widdow Kit has 1/72 nd scale seats.You might want to modify it .

Thanks!ilooking forward to constructing the twin booms.

Thanks!it is going well thus far!

You're making good progress there! 

Had to put it in the  vice to mount up the port wing and set the dihederal.