The next task was to paint the engine cowling and rudder.
To mark the paint scheme on these, I had to install them; and to install the cowling, I first had to put the fuselage back onto its wheels.

I had already painted the engine mount, so I just needed to paint the landing gear legs…

With those painted, I could install the engine mount and gear.

The rudder had to get some filler and sanding too, before painting.

I installed the horizontal and vertical stabilizer, in order to install the rudder for masking.

Then we could mask of the color scheme.

Finally it has become time to start assembling the aircraft.. 😀

I also started installing the engine and propeller…

Last thing we did yesterday, was paint the registration marks under the left wing.
During next week, the wings will be installed and I will be ready for the first engine run…