Well, here I go again.

I've seen thousand of times Nick's book and I can't figure out this almost "metaphysical" question:

Are the little strips used for the recess cockpit

a) glued OVER the body of the ship, like this:

*****************

* * <--- Strip

***************** *******

* <---- Body *******

Meaning that first you cut the hole of the cockpit, then you actually lay the strips OVER a part of the hole, leaving a portion of the strip "flying"

or

b) the srips are edge glued to the body, like this:

********************* Body ** Strip * *********************

Meaning that looks like an even surface from upside.

I understand that I should do this the "b)" way, but it's difficult for me to see how I would staple the strips, one to the other, having the whole thing practically hanging in the air...

Besides, I've read about a plywood alternative. How would I keep this thing in place if the only bond is a vertical edge glue?? It should fall down!!

TIA

Max