Wednesday Afternoon - Part 2:
I then smoothed out the sealing compound around the edges, including the "join" piece.
By now I had to remove the rubber seal and hit the "join" with a hammer to get a better fit.
So, for the MOT, I have stuffed extra sealing compound into the gap like so.
But, at some point, I will add an aluminium panel across this area.
At this point I didn't have the strength to carry on, so I will re-fit the heater control panel another day.
Which means that this is where I finished off and I am very glad this job has been ticked off the list.
I can't believe what a HUGE difference it makes to the cockpit as a whole.
( And, obviously, it will look even better when I have finished. )
Until next time, take care, Paul.
PS
It is now absolutely lashing down outside.