The first task was to screw the assembly together so that it was firmly located and could be disassembled. I had purchased some stainless steel screws from Screwfix - 50mm x 5 self-tapping. However they still required a 4mm pilot hole before I could screw them in.
I had tried a number of ways to finish the edges of the ply assembly including a belt sander and a file. However I decided that what I really needed was a Surform and a proper rasp - another trip to Screwfix! So in a couple of hours I had faired everything off ready for final filling and sanding.
Beginning to look like a proper job but still needs filling and sanding
I then cut the forward bulkhead out ready for epoxy coating and fitting next weekend. I've decided that while I measured the rear bulkhead carefully I should also create a template for it before finally cutting the ply, as I had for the forward one. Hopefully I will have time to do that during the week.
Hope it fits!
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