Really nice job on the interior, my friend @johnb!
The decal seat belts look great!

@fiveten, thank you, Spiros.

@stephen-w-towle, thanks, Stephen. 1/72 is definitely not as comfortable as 1/48. Though 1/48 can contain tiny parts as well.

Cockpit indeed fitted nicely and looks superb, my friend @johnb!

@johnb I'm sorry I just found your thread, but I've been very busy lately and I'm not feeling very well. Cockpit looks really great! Nice interior green and IP Panel!

I also just found your thread, John (@johnb). What a great gift! I have built Arma Wildcats before and really had a good time building them. They are very intricate and detailed, which in 1/72 makes them a challenge for me. Cockpit looks great.

This is shaping up very nicely, John.

Fuselage halves are joined, it required a bit of attention, especially around the IP. At first the tension was too much, therefore I grinded the IP a bit so it would join without requiring force. It did fit nicely this way, no gaps. The wings will however require a bit of cleaning up at the wingroot.

A start has been made with the complex main landing gear of the Wildcat as well. I took this picture prior to mounting the engine. At a later stage it will be barely visible.

The kit is a little jewel and John your doing a splendid job of making it shine