To get the shock covers to close around the ends of the balsa filler the pieces had to be removed from the wire gear and the slitted ends ca'ed down. This really shouldn't have been a surprise since they really need to be removed for painting anyway. The final end pieces won't be glued down until permanent installation as the balsa halves will have to be opened slightly in the unfinished area in order to mount onto the piano wire.
Also, the balsa strut brace fairings were also finish sanded and both sides 'glassed.