Referencing photographs, the visible engine components seen through the main landing gear bays—such as the ignition generator, coolant pump, control unit, oil tank, engine mounts, and various piping and wiring—are scratch-built to look realistic, then painted in gunmetal, matte black, and gray tones. These are fitted into the holes located on the lower part of the fuselage. The next step is finally joining the main wing block to the fuselage block.

Fig. 3-5-1 Main Landing Gear Interior Assembly

Openings for the exhaust pipes have been processed. Six exhaust pipes extend from each side of the fuselage. On the right front side of the cockpit section, a signal flare launcher port is installed. A brass pipe is inserted, fixed with instant adhesive, and shaped with a file.

Fig. 3-5-2 Exhaust Pipes

This shows the state before joining the completed main wing block—with its gear bays—and the fuselage block, which contains the rear underside engine details.

Fig. 3-5-3 Wing and Fuselage Before Joining

The main wing and fuselage blocks are joined, and any gaps are corrected with polyester putty.

Fig. 3-5-4 Joining the Wing and Fuselage

The exhaust pipes are made from bent plastic sprue, shaped with files and sandpaper. They are test-fitted into the pre-drilled mounting holes. The cockpit air intake on the upper right of the nose is also made from sprue. The previously fabricated supercharger intake is temporarily installed. The bulged inspection hatch for the MG151 cannons at the wing root is made by heat-pressing plastic sheet, and the joint gaps are corrected with putty.

Fig. 3-5-5 Detail Corrections

This view from below shows the alignment of the exhaust pipes. The cartridge ejection ports for the MG151 cannons at the wing roots are carved with a design knife. The two holes along the centerline of the wing are for the ETC504 rack mounts, and the hole near the opposite ejection port is for the Morane antenna mount. From the gear bays, some of the engine piping and wiring are visible, as well as the sockets for inserting the landing gear struts.

Fig. 3-5-6 Detailing the Underside of the Fuselage

After completing the landing gear area, attention returns to the airframe. Panel lines for the ailerons, rudder, elevators, flaps, and the upper-fuselage MG131 inspection panels are scribed using a design knife. Panel joints and small access panels are added after surface priming and sanding, using a scriber to mark fine lines.

Fig. 3-5-7 Engraving Inspection Panels and Panel Lines

This photo shows the support frame for the Galland Haube (armored canopy) temporarily positioned in place. The frame is made from processed synthetic wood. The armored plate itself is cut from 0.3 mm plastic sheet. The headrest is made by slicing a piece from a plastic model sprue and attaching it to the plate with adhesive.

Fig. 3-5-8 Armored Headrest Support Frame