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...Speaking of the fuse, I want to add a tank compartment hatch. Anyone want to put in there $.02 in on how to do it? I was thinking of changing out fuse top fomer T-1 with lite ply and making two of them. At the front of the hatch I could use the dowl method common on wings, while at the back I can use screws. My biggest concern is how to get the whole curved top to match. I am thinking of building as normal, then cutting the hatch out and adding the dowls/screw mounts and extra formers...
Sounds like a good plan, but I would build the extra formers in, then cut the hatch out. Be sure to just "tack" them in slightly, so they're not permanent.