Finish kit arrival, fuselage, canopy construction

Finish kit crate (with FWF kit along for the ride) arriving. I really hate to watch this process…

The opened crate – ready for 2.5 days of unpacking and inventory. All done now, thankfully.

The assembled canopy release mechanism, now successfully (finally!!) installed.

Fuselage, components assembly

Right-side air vent all trimmed and ready to install. It’s always painful to alter a finished, manufactured part, but sometimes one simply must. The lower, inboard corners of each vent were rounded to match the supporting bracket per the plans.

Right-side NACA air vent scoop and its bracket.

Left-side air vent joins its mate.

Both NACA air vent scoops and matching brackets with first coat of paint done.