Putting the TR front wing on (another of many trial fits) I thought 'there's no way I'll get a decent doorgap out of that'. No problem, the dimensions around the wing are fine, so it's obviously the (pattern) wing itself. Again, no problem, I'll lengthen the rear of the wing: build it up with the TIG, tidy up,jobs a good-un.
Problem is, there's now a tiny bit of distortion, just behind the welded area. Beat it down, and promptly moved the distortion another two inches into the wing
Can't have shrunk enough: double checked the technique on some scrap: certainly shrinking O.K. Hmmm
Finally I engaged brain cell: I suppose it had actually stretched in the first place, and so did need shrinking: what if I should have deliberately stretched it a bit ... Therefore worked backwards, and re-stretched each shrink spot: result: worst place using a two foot rule, is 1mm low, and the main shape of the wing better than when I started: time to leave well alone.
Do I get the bodywork wooden spoon yet, or shall I keep trying?

