Now to flip the wheel bay over as it also serves as the flight deck. 1st to assemble the pilots seat. The armrests I will install later in this process.
The seat consist of the lower/upper seat back, the seat frame, the upper seat back is black with a brown headrest.
Next more parts to add to the flight deck.
The upper and lower flight deck panels are assembled.
Next is to attach the lower seat cushion decal to the seat.
The pedals are next to be attached to the floor.
Next to assemble the center console.
4 pieces are assembled and then the details are sanded off.
The instrument panel is next.
The center console is painted Tamiya Semi Gloss Black and the detail decal panels are applied. Then cemented in place on the flight deck. The cockpit floor is given a wash and silver pencil to highlight wear and scuff marks.
Next is to prepare the pilots control column.
The column is painted Black, the boot is Khaki Drab. The steering wheel is Tamiya Gloss Black.
The IP has the decal applied
The control wheel is attached to the LH side of the console.
The control column is then attatched to the cockpit floor.
next up the bombardiers station, seats
More to follow...
