Not only detailed but also very detailed parts, Chuck @uscusn
Love the way you are proceeding.

Thanks Spiros, it's steady as she goes.

Hi George, Happy New Year, I am normally methodical in at this point of the build especially with the cockpit, but this kit is quite a good challenge. So far I am totally satisfied with that fact. And look forward to each step.

Thanks John, this is one kit that is not a quick build.

Hi Gary. as far as I know all the F-82G's that operated in theatre were in black. I will be doing this build in black I am also reading up the history of the Twin Mustang. Will look into if any of the other variants participated in the war. If so then these were more likely natural metal.

This session will finally get the pilots cockpit assembled. But first lets start on the LH side interior panel.

The LH is more decal, PE and one plastic part to attach., The clear coat has been set to accept decals. The Mission Models Interior Green gets blotchy with a coat of future.

3 PE discs painted Gloss Black are first attached to the interior panel.

That's it for the PE bits, now some decals. First a panel is applied and a dial is applied on PE disc1. Also the control indicator is attached.

Next the only plastic bit is attached right above the lever panel.

At this time a drop of Micro set is applied to each decal to let it settle into the nooks and crannies.

Both side panels are completed. Now to start to assemble the pilots cockpit.

Starting with the cockpit floor. Already highlight with wear points with silver pencil and a wash. The control stick boot is painted Khaki Drab.

Next is the rudder pedals. Nicely detailed with the N. American emblems on the pedals. Nice touch, hard to see.

Next is the forward bulkhead. Before attaching a wash is applied

Now the LH side panel is attached aligning with the front bulkhead.

Now to attach the rear bulk head. Again aligning the floor and LH side panel. And always test fitting with the LH fuselage half.

Right before I assemble the RH side panel, I paint the control stick ZCG and a gloss black grip.

Now the RH side panel is attached. So far so good. Nothing falling off, being careful with the handling. Also the rear seat armor plate and headrest is installed as well. The upper plate is Nato Black with a Brown headrest.

Finally the control stick is installed. And the next step is to assemble the Instrument panel and install it.

More to follow.

Great results on the interior, Chuck @uscusn

Looking good Chuck. I'm impressed that you managed to get that cockpit tub together without getting attacked by the carpet monster with all those tiny parts like that tiny lever.

Chuck, @uscusn
Any updates on your F-82 build ? I really enjoy reading your build journals. You put forth such a great effort to show us the good things about your builds. The pictures you post are also a good way to convey what you are describing. They say a picture is worth a thousand words...and I believe it. Thanks !

Thanks John, this is just the pilots cockpit, the radar operators side is just as detailed,