The canopy:

The canopy base, formers, and former supports and be dry fitted. Some of the parts fit very tight, so trim if necessary. If all is a go, then the real assembly can be started on top of the fuselage. By building while on the fuse, we can prevent warping in the base plate and create a good fit to the mating formers for the canopy opening.

Once all of the formers and gussets are secure, 1/8" square balsa stringers can be added. I cut my own stringers for contest grade sheeting...light balsa will make this job easy. Be aware though, do not force the stringers or you can move the formers...especially the front one toward the nose of the fuse. I start on the bottom of one side of the canopy and alternate sides, working toward the top.