Starting my IL-2

I will follow the indications of the web page
massimotessitori.alt..nes/pages/index.html
I recommend this web to all WWII soviet planes followers. 

The wheel wells are hollow. I built small metal sheet "boxes" to cover the hollow. 

The wheel wells are hollow. I built small metal sheet "boxes" to cover the hollow. 

The wheel wells are hollow. I built small metal sheet "boxes" to cover the hollow. 

It requires grinding to fit  

A big failure of this kit: This step between the wings and the fuselage should not exist. 

I tried to repair it with platicard pieces. 

Starting with the paint