Fuselage, skins continued…

Forward top skin, cowl attach hinges, and shims ready to install.

Upper forward fuselage ready for cover!

Forward top skin clecoed in place along with the hinges and shims. Sealing has begun along the aft center section of the skin.

Forward top skin clecoed in place along with the hinges and shims. Sealing has begun along the aft center section of the skin.

Fuselage, canopy, skins progress

Major components of the canopy release mechanism completed.

Canopy cradles painted.

Cowl attach piano hinges and hinge shims.

Forward top skin ready for dimpling.

Forward top skin clecoed in place.

Forward top skin clecoed in place.

Forward top skin clecoed in place.

Cowl attach piano hinges and hinge shims drilled & clecoed in place.