Finish, canopy progress

Aft fairing line measured and taped.

Side templates cut out from full-size pattern.

Left side template taped in place.

Right side template taped in place.

Left outboard forward fairing line drawn on canopy skin.

Right outboard forward fairing line drawn on canopy skin.

Fairing area masked with double-layer of electrical tape and backed with masking tape.

Fairing area masked with double-layer of electrical tape and backed with masking tape.

Fairing area sanded with 80-grit and almost ready for canopy clips & void filler.

Finish, canopy progress

Canopy frame ready for glareshield and touchup painting.

Canopy frame masked for glareshield and touchup painting.

Canopy frame glareshield and touchup painting done.

Canopy frame, side skins, and plexiglass mounted back to fuselage for riveting and fiberglassing prep.