The instrument cowling and dash are constructed from metal, this is much stronger and heavier than what it needs to be, but I find it much easier working with metal.

 I quickly made myself an english wheel.      

I used it to form the cowling and will need it latter to shape some aluminium panels.

 It looks like a daunting task, too many wires!

I seem to have done ok with the wiring, I will not need the wiring in the box, however I am a bit dubious about cutting them at this stage. I will probably remove them later while the engine is running.