Found this in my stash the other day and decided to start working on it. It is a old kit with way over done details like the rivits. The cockpit was very minimal, really just a seat and a really poor pilot.
So I decided to scratch build the entire cockpit. I had in my library a Airfix magazine from 1981 that had a great artical on this very model on how to make the scale cockpit.
I also had to upgrade the engine as there were no real details on it, so I added the push rods and ignition wires.
I also had to make the cooling flaps on the cowl more realistic.
In the last picture you'll see i had to add some shimes where the wing meets the fuselage to close the opening there.
It's been fun so far.
John
On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38
1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier