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====== 3-2 Mock-up: Fuselage ======

Divide the roughly shaped fuselage block into three parts:
the cowling section where the annular radiator will be attached,
the center fuselage section,
and the tail section which will receive the extension piece.
Also prepare an extension piece approximately 1 cm long.

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| Fig. 3-2-1 Fuselage Parts |

Shape each fuselage block using a knife, file, and sandpaper.
Temporarily attach the extension piece to the vertical-stabilizer side.
Pay particular attention to the subtle bulge of the MG 131 machine-gun cover and to the surprisingly angular cross-section of the rear fuselage, referring closely to photographs as you work.

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| Fig. 3-2-2 Fuselage Shaping |

Now begin work on the MG 131 gun ports located on the upper fuselage.
First, mark the exact positions and drill pilot holes with a pin vise.
Start with a 0.7 mm drill bit, then enlarge the holes with a 1.5 mm bit.

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| Fig. 3-2-3 Gun Ports |

Use a small round file to gradually widen each hole until the brass tubes will fit snugly.
Proceed carefully to reach the required diameter.

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| Fig. 3-2-4 Shaping the Gun Ports |

Insert the brass pipes into the completed holes and fix them in place with instant adhesive.
Because the pipes will later be filed to shape, they must be firmly glued.

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| Fig. 3-2-5 Bonding the Gun Port Pipes |

When the adhesive is completely set, file away the upper halves of the brass pipes so that their curvature follows the fuselage contour.
This completes the gun-barrel channels for the MG 131s.
Next, open the cockpit opening.
Carefully carve from both the upper and lower sides of the fuselage using a chisel.

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| Fig. 3-2-6 Detailing the Fuselage |

To give realism to the tail-wheel bay, form its cover by heat-pressing plastic sheet over a wooden mold carved from the fuselage itself.
Because of the plastic sheet’s thickness, make the mold slightly closer to the tail than the actual location.

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| Fig. 3-2-7 Tail-Wheel Bay Cover |

Once the heat-pressed tail-wheel bay piece is ready, cut an opening at the designated spot and glue the shaped plastic part in place.

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| Fig. 3-2-8 Tail-Wheel Bay Fitting |

The central section of the main-gear wells lies just behind the lower rear of the engine, where various components such as piping and wiring are visible.
To reproduce this realistic detail, attach a partial engine piece and accessory parts.
Cut the recesses for these parts in the same manner as for the cockpit opening.

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| Fig. 3-2-9 Cockpit Shaping |

Because the supercharger air-intake is small and difficult to handle, fix it temporarily to the handle of a discarded brush with instant adhesive for shaping and sanding.

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| Fig. 3-2-10 Supercharger Air Intake |

After finishing the shape, insert a brass pipe into the intake and glue it firmly with instant adhesive.
Insert a brass wire as a mounting shaft.
Drill a matching hole in the fuselage at the designated location and test-fit the assembly.

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| Fig. 3-2-11 Attaching the Air Intake |

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