Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Is (was) the rear cockpit of the F-89D similar to the J? I thought it might have been, until yesterday. I got the Pavla F-89D/J cockpit set, and the instructions are confusing. Although it's supposed to be for the D/J, the instructions claim the two choices of rear instrument panels are for the D and the C (I repeat, the set was supposed to be for the D & J). Furthermore, the "J"-looking panel with the large scope is claimed to be the "C", and the very simple panel, no scope, is claimed to be for the D. So, I'm confused. I have the Squadron Walkaround book on the Scorpion, but the cockpit photos *seem* to show retired J 'pits (not well labeled as far as subtype). Images from the set: Edited June 2, 2020 by Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Have you seen the Aerofax Datagraph book ? https://boxartden.com/reference/gallery/index.php/Modeling-References/Aerofax/Datagraph/8-Northrop-F-89-Scorpion Regards Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Thanks Robert, found just the pics on the 46th page, showing the D rear! Very much appreciated! Can now confirm the Pavla instructions are incorrect; the "D" rear panel is actually correct, and the claimed "C" panel is the "J". I guess I figured the D and J would be similar since the J was an upgraded D (kinda like the Navy F-4B/N and J/S). Edited June 2, 2020 by Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUT712 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Out of curiosity , where is the radar scope on the J- panel? Thanks Scout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, SCOUT712 said: Out of curiosity , where is the radar scope on the J- panel? Thanks Scout Look at "R11" on the last photo; it's the cylinder which is shown in the stowed position, pointed straight up. Apparently it would angle out to the operator (hinged at the bottom) then fold back, is my understanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUT712 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks, I could not find a clear picture of it in the web. Scout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, SCOUT712 said: Thanks, I could not find a clear picture of it in the web. A couple pics here from the restoration on the J at the Heritage Flight Museum. You can see it stowed (completely vertical), and in two different positions with the guys sitting in the seat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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