Fast glue, sorry to say. I'm not that good and steady for welding. However, I will be welding on some of the cannon shield tubs.. I have my iron at the ready and will give it a good try.
I read a few books on the subject of the "Divine Wind".... it is as you say sir. Human guidance proved incredible accuracy to target. Our men in action did the best they could.
The build is proceeding a component at a time... assemble, paint and set aside for assembly at a later point. Things are going to get pretty crowded and at that scale, my big fat hands get in the way. My home made rigging tools will come in handy.
Dennis