So, last night I finished a redraw of my Cockpit kit
adapted to work with this new B/C redraw.
Its a little simpler, but I think it installs a lot easier.
I've dropped most of the former pieces and just used some double
and triple layer cardstock for the dash panel and seat divider.
You end up with two parts to install.
The rear shelf with radio attaches to a main fuselage former
which will be moved backwards from mid-cockpit area
to just behind the rear windows.
I've still got a few tweaks, but overall the cockpit tub assembles pretty easily.
I need to reduce the overall size of the Seat assembly...too tall, too wide, and too far forward.
But other than that, everything looks good.
I'm not cutting out the window openings in this white build,
but heres the rear shelf fitted against the fuselage former.
[note: ignore the window markings, they have been redrawn, taller and moved higher on the fuselage]
And the final fit of the main cockpit tub into the fuselage.
It slides in from the top, angled downwards, and then rotated into position.
The divider behind the seat should serve as a spreader for the fuselage
and the tub is glued into place only at the top rails.
My earlier cockpit kit for the Marek Mustangs is somewhat over-designed
with extra formers and supports.
I see no reason to make this any more complicated than it is.
It works.
I have removed two main fuselage formers and replaced one, but moved it rearward.
And yet, it all seems rigid and strong enough, so I am happy.
Now, I am moving on to the redraw of the Wings.
Probably won't do any more test building since I am not changing the basic parts.
A full test build can be done of the final model in full paint.
Oh yes, almost forgot...got to do some Instruction pages too!