Step 1 starts in the cockpit, 1st with the tub.
Using the Kits world cockpit enhancement decals. Will be using these for the 1st time and similar in appliction to the Quinta sets. As a precaution I use a bit of white glue to help each piece stay in place permanently. So far none of the similar new style of interior enhancements have fallen off. In any of the finished models. The oldest is the Tamiya P-38F which is now 3 years old. So each panel are placed on the 4 side consoles on front and rear compartments.
The control strick is installed.
Next is to upgrade ft and rear instrument panels with the enhanced crt panels.
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Then each panel are installed into the cockpit tub.
Will build the seats later. Next is to work on step 2 and prepare the forward nose section.
Fujimi have nice engraved details on the forward fuselage section.
The cockpit was test fitted to check fit and alignment. Fit is good.
Next a lead weight is placed on the lower insert panel and the installed in place under the forward nose section.
The rear instrument panel coaming and the forward IP panel are installed after the fuselage halves are mated.
next up to assemble the rear section.
more to follow