When I saw the "New Release" sign on this kit last year, I thought it was relatively a new tooled kit. But actually tooled in 1998. I looked it up because of the lack of detail in cockpit area. But fit and finish is great so far.
Since no detail in cockpit, I kinda cheated by printing out the Eduard's etching diagram after resizing in Photoshop.
I used the side panels, and the ejection seat levers. They are just paper cutouts.
After closing the canopy, I think it will look pretty decent for not spending extra money on it.
Not 100% sure which one I will go with. Thought about the Egyptian theme, but Eduard kit had the exact same one. So, I think I'll just go with the plain Russian body.
