As I have a few wires between the subpanel and the firewall that would be only accessible from under the panel, I decided to install two access panels on the forward skin. This modification is not on the plans but has been tested by a few builders.
The access panel being thicker than the skin I have to install a shim between the skin and the reinforcing ring. The picture shows part of the shims.



I then cut adn drill the reinforcing ring (square).



The same from the other side.



And with the panel installed.
I still have to sand, prime and rivet. I also have to finish the second panel.

The sun is back, so I begin painting the mobile parts from the interior. Some parts are only partially painted as the reminder will be covered by the interior fabric.



The paint is grey Rustoleum with hammered effect. It is thinned 20% and paint gun sprayed. The final result is more than acceptable.

The weather being cold and rainy, it's not possible to work on the canopy or do some painting. After having worked a bit in the house, I decided to fabricate the brake lines. Two small parts have to be installed on the tubing, it's easy once the hose have been heated in hot water. Only one side is done, the other side will be done once the brakes are in the fuselage.



Then I took all the wheel parts out of storage. I have some reading to do before beginning the assembly.

After yesterday's work with proseal, I decided to continue today by sealing the main gear legs intersection with the fuselage.



I used some leff over proseal to put a small screen in front of the vent line openings.

Sabine helped rivet the two steps. The operation is complicated by the fact we choose to seal the installation with proseal. It's still messy to use and needs a lot of cleaning. Here is a view from the outside.



And here from inside.