This one needed very little cleaning up but did have a fault with the shape of the bottom wing which I remedied by producing a new one in plasticard from a scale drawing.
Clean up cast lines on metal parts.
Clear out all holes with a No 62 drill or similar.
Shape new bottom wing.
Glue on bottom wing.
Position struts and glue in using top wing as a jig.
Cut locating dowels on top outboard wing short to allow for V struts later. Wings on this build are vertically above each other.
File down projecting struts.
Fill holes from struts except the outboard top ones with your favourite filler.
Position and glue tail section.
The locating pin helps, but check for horizontal and vertical alignment as there is a slight amount of play.
Turn plane over and position the undercart. Ensure struts are the right way round.
Glue undercart and tailskid in place.
Turn plane over and fit V struts in holes left in outboard upper wings.
Fit prop temporally.
Spray coat undercoat.
Remove prop and paint aircraft.
Paint prop and crew.
Position and glue prop and crew in place.
Using micro set to help you, place decals onto model.
Micro sol over decals and allow to dry over night.
Varnish to taste.
Discounting the correcting of the wings, I found this one of the easier models for all its size. Most parts fit well and using the correct drill ensured a tight fit of the struts and undercart. This made the assembly much easier.
A good starter if you want to progress onto the big bombers.
Rob.