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Here some inprogress photos, as for the instrument panel I used the kit decal. I also used my Waldron punch and die set to punch the decal and finally epoxy for the lens.

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Here the markings Lt. Robert Yeager, 40th FS, 35th FG

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Bubble

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Here the bubble markings, Fuerza Aerea Mexicana

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Made more progress to the interior used mike grant decals, kit decals and paint a few of the placards. Removed the molded detail from the seat bulkhead and added it to the seat frame. Also added detail to the back side of the instrument panel used plastic rod and brass wire.

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Made more progress on my bubble top. I reworked the throttle by removing the molded in detail and adding my own I also added the linkage. The belts and harnest is from eduards also adding more detail to the gun sight. Thanks for looking.

Ben

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Completed the cockpit on my bubble top and like the way it turned out. Tamiya did a great job on interior for the jug you don't have to go and get a bunch of aftermarket parts. The only aftermarket is the seatbelts anyway here is a few photos.

Here is a better photo of the throttle quadrant the levers are photo etch scraps and the knobs were made with white glue. The linkage is strech sprue, placards are decals and painted some.

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The gunsight I added the harnest and cable with wire and replaced the reflector and mounting bracket.

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I used stretch sprue for the bungee cord on the seat.

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Made more progress,added ducting for the intercoolerexhaust and block off the oil cooler exhaust.

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Because I glued the tail to the fuselage first I had a small gap, that I fill in with a thin strip of plastic.

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On the belly I filled in the drop tank inserts the kit parts don't fit very well and I will not used a drop tank.

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Started painting and masking the nose cowl, made a template with folder paper used the decal (red trim) as a guide. With water I was able to lay it on the cowl, I the gave it a light coat of paint removed the paper and let it dry. I masked the cowl again with tamiya tape and painted the cowl again. I'm going to let the white dry for a few day then paint the red trim, the decal went to pieces on me. Thanks for looking

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