The Rapide centre section showing the wing ribs glued fore and aft of the two sub spars,the infill adds torsional fore and aft strength.
Lower view showing build up of the engine firewall/wheel trousers,some sheeting to the nose area too.
The centre section skins are prepared,pre roll the leading edges around a piece of dowel
Starting to form up the engine nacelles proper
Fabricating the upper portions of the engine nacelles.
This is where it gets interesting building up the lower portions of the trousers,if this shape is not right it spoils the whole model.
Carefully curve each part with that useful teaspoon