The main engine compartment has been added tonight. The first photo shows the sides fitted - care must be taken not to distort the thin sides, as the top bar is easily damaged. Similarly, the radiator overlay has to be handled very carefully. Much cursing was uttered when I accidentally caught the very fragile overlay etch, whilst trying to file off the tabs. Gentle persuasion with a small pair of pliers and much clamping whilst soldering it to the main radiator etch saved the day. Next time, I would solder the two parts together and then file off the tabs........

The roller shutter doors definitely make the whole engine compartment more rigid. As per the instructions, I carefully checked and regreased the base plate/footplate joint between each soldering operation, so that I didn't solder the two sections together.

The second pic shows progress to date - it may be a few days before I have enough spare time to get back to this kit.

Cheers,

Mick