Mark, from what I hear....

Italeri will send out another fuselage if you contact them. I don't know if there is any cost involved but they will send them. All you have to do is cut the second fuselage into two plugs and place them into the first fuselage at the correct spots after you cut them. As for engines being staggered, I have heard that the 48 scale kit does not have this problem.

I know I have made it sound oh so simple a conversion but if you start on some simple surgery like flaps and elevators, you will gain the confidence to try the next step.

Don't be afraid to experiment and learn new skills. Hope this helps Mark.

Cheers,
Rugs.

Nothing is fragile if is packed correctly, and it is no longer fragile once it is broken.