Doug,
Answering your other question, a quick fill of the voids on the sides might make it look better. If everything is still taped up it wouldn't take long and an overnighter of curing should take care of it. Before you remove the action a trimming of the excess spill over with an exacto knife, razor blade or box cutter should keep it from tearing as the action comes back out. When it is fully cured it can be sanded smooth.