I had not really wanted to put some strips behind the step, but a couple more might go a long way towards model longevity. The L wing has a crack in the sheeting that needs tending to...no doubt from the packers at the factory. This time the damage was not caused by UPS (I know because this is the third one I've recieved; the first two were damaged badly in shipping). Tower Customer service has been great, though.
Also, the end of the step in the middle (where you would put the 'bailer') was cracked badly. I've sealed the hole, siezed the cracks, and will paint over it. I don't need that bailer, anyway...Aint no water getting in there! (Let's hope!).
What's that stuff in the very front of the plane? Is that lead (Pb) clay? I sealed it in, as I'll probably need it there.
I'm going to put in the E and R servos in with clear silicone to seal 'em up and a synthetic grease blob around the output gear to keep water out...as soon as USC is through beating Ark. today!

Allen