Indeed, the shim solution was much better here, my friend @kalamazoo!
The canopy looks crystal clear!

Thanks Spiros and John, -----------
the wing will need filler on the top where it's easier to sand, undercarriage legs on and wheels going on one at a time with a second one to help with alignment.

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Thanks Spiros my friend.

Thanks John my friend, ------------
all main wheels on now and the belly section being held in place with tape and clamps.

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Nice steps, my friend @kalamazoo!

Thanks Erik, or racing drivers, it does look better to me, ---------
Thanks Spiros, --------------
Thanks John, ------------------
not the best alignment, should clean up OK !

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Quite a bit of work, done as usual in excellence, my friend @kalamazoo!

Nice, solid progress, my friend @kalamazoo!