Wow, we are on parallel paths here. I started working on a TF P-47, but have put in on the shelf to work on other projects, most recently a Sig SSE.

Anyway, +1 on Windex to soften the balsa for bending. As you know by now, this fuselage sheeting on this model has a bit of compound curve to it making it harder to get into place than it first looks. I strongly recommend using something like Titebond to attach the sheeting, It will give you more time to work while wrestling it into place.

You can check out some photos on my blog at http://alsrcsite.com/2012/02/04/tf-p...ion-continues/. Its been almost 2 years since I have worked on the P-47, but I left off just slightly past where you are now.