Stretching the lower cowling

Now comes a part I have not been looking forward to - lengthening the lower cowl to match the upper.

The first thing I had to do was get all the basic engine components in place, the induction system, injectors, and the oil sump. I kind of pieced things together, but wasn't sure how to proceed. I consulted Jeff Sell and Q-2 cowl maker Earnest Martin and they pointed out the grim fact; I would have to flip the plane so I could get a better perspective on it.

Again, the hardest part is often deciding to get on with it.