Next up was the roof, prior to taking drastic action I decided to have a go at the roof.

I started by using a couple of Lima ballast weights to pin the roof flat to the workbench. I then glued the end pieces into position, then glued the clesterory side into position. In the centre the roof had bowed by 6mm below the datum point. Once the ends of the side were in position I the forced this up and glued into place

I did find the bowing along the length of the side compounded the problem, if (when) I make another of these I am likely to run a length of brass strip along this side blocking the windows (plated over on the prototype)

The tops of the compartments needed some fettling to get a good fit, and once painted will need gluing into place. In the below photo it's clear a tad more work is needed to get a good fit at one end.

I have also fitted the first solbar along with the two etched plates that sit on either end of the chassis (not exactly sure what for)

Finally made a start on the seats, although they don't match the diagram.

Really impressed with this kit, the only downside being the bowed parts (though as a 2nd hand kit of undetermined age I won't hold this against it). The instructions are fantastic (right mix of text and diagrams) and the choice of material is spot on with brass used where it's best). Hopefully Coopercraft will have them back in production soon as I rather fancy an all third clesterory and 3 toplights...