Well it's been awhile so I thought I would update the group as to the progress of my build and the plug for my cowl. I've finished the wing and the fuse is on wheels, just trying to setup the mechanicals and the work out the fuel tank placement. One question that I do have for those that have started and or flown their bird. The stacked 3/8 balsa for the firewall build up. Is this of sufficient strength to carry the vibration and weight of an 70 FS? I'm a little concerned and if you look close at the pictures I have currently bolted the firewall to the front former (for ease of access to the inner fuse for tank install etc.) and I'm not sure if I will leave the bolts in with epoxy or just epoxy and hardwood dowls in place of the bolts once I get the mechanicals worked out. Anyway here are some pics for all to peruse. The plug has had finishing polish done and is currently in it's first coat of parting wax, about five more coats of wax and some mold release and I should be ready to layup the glass to make the mold.

Mahalo
Daryl B.

PS. I don't think I will make my original deadline for the cowl prior to my vacation (to many Honey Dos and not enough flyin and fishin) but there always after vacation.