the cockpit insert for the new nose section has been cleaned up and checked for fit. The new tail piece framing was incomplete so has been sanded back and will be replaced later in the build,
One half of the fuselage was marked at the appropriate place and a razor saw was used to remove the nose and tail. the fuselage halves were then taped together and then the nose and tail were removed form the other half.
The "D" model has a slot for the bomb racks or the slipper fitting used when the racks are not fitted, As these were not present on the prototype these need to be covered.
To correct this plasticard was cut and and glued to the flap. this was then sanded to shape and marked up for the recesses for the actuators and guides.