This is the first time I'll be finishing something this large. This is the raw case, There are through mortices which the plan is to drawbore and glue the peg (not sure if I should glue the whole stub tennon??)

The uprights are sliding dovetails and I'll pin the ends (single pin in the end closest to the rear). This should allow the planes to move around a fair bit.
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I'lll be follow this schedule:

Sand 80, 120
Raise grain with distilled water
Sand 220
Stain with TransTint Medium Brown diluted at 1 oz dye to 1 qt. water
Apply one coat General Finishes SealACell Sealer. Let dry one day and scuff sand with 320 grit
Apply Bartley Walnut Gel Stain. Wipe clean and let dry overnight.
Apply 2 coats General Finishes ArmRSeal Satin Finish.

So, it seems a lot easier to sand / finish flat panels but what about the "glue-up"? d