I know this is rather removed from the thread, but just found this site today.
If you want to model a 100% aircraft, try what some HO Model railroad modelers do. They pick a specific railroad, then specific day, and sometimes a specific time of day and build their layout/engine/car/consist to that exact moment in time.
Your load out, etc is then 100% accurate.
For example, just pick a specific picture and find the time and date, pilot, etc and go from there.
On the base or display, reference that exact moment. Instant accuracy!