I put down packaging tape and layed the access door up. I ended up adding one ply after it cured because I thought it was a little flimsy.

After cure, I added 5 more plies in the bottom corners on the backside so when I countersink for the screws, there is plenty material remaining.

For the ballast door, I first put down saran wrap and the saran wrap over the top and used tape to suck it down flat.

These bars were a lifesaver to create the joggle.

I sanded deeper than just sanding the doors flush. I want this to be airtight so I may use weatherstripping or lay down a bead of micro and then put the access door on top the micro to get a perfect fit.

I sanded the canard cover the same time as the nose foam.

After cutting the top off. After my dremmel blade cut through, I just grabbed ahold of as much material as I could and pulled up hard and fast. POP!! Don't try this at home if you used more than a few dabs of 5 min epoxy.

Ballast compartment ready to glass. Sounds like the consensus is about 35 pounds will go in here. I mixed my micro wet and used a brush to apply it to the foam. I used 4 plys in here so it won't be dented easily if the weight shifts.