It looks like the jack stand works like the octagon plate, I can turn the plane in 1/8 increments. This was by accident and not design, thanks kbear.
I stated covering the fuselage, since I will bury the landing gear straps under the covering, I added little fillers in the grooves before covering.
A rough size piece is cut and glued around the edges with Polytac cement, then srunk and trimmed. Bottom done. On to the top side.