Lots of sanding back the aluminium on the fuselage so the primer will stick, sanded and coated 3/4 of fuselage from the rear - 9/6/2012 Finished sanding the fuselage at the front, as stated above, lots of sanding. Masking taped up what I didn't want painted and gave the final couple coats of primer on the fuselage. Need too rub back a couple of runs, coat these and send the fuselage to the paint shop.