1. I started installation with the Radar Operators compartment. Follow the numbers for installation. For my cockpit I installed all of the pieces using Medium CA. Just make sure that you test the fit of the pieces first to make sure that it’s where you want it, once the CA sets you will not be able to move the part again. Zap-A-Gap is what I would recommend for best results.

2. For the main cockpit area start installation with the upper gunners floor.

3. Next install the lower pilots floor and seat piece.

4. Position and glue your rudder pedals as shown. Notice that I cut some off of the sides to make room for the sidepieces.

5. Install the back wall with the heater and fire extinguisher. After that all that is needed is needed for basic assembly is to add the cockpit sidepieces and glue in the nose wheel tub.

6. For best results when gluing in the Gunner and Radio Operators seats, I recommend adding a small piece of wood dowel. I first marked where the seat was on the cockpit floor and then drilled a hole in the floor. Then stick a piece of dowel into the hole and then position the seat in it’s location and press it down on the dowel. This will leave a slight mark on the balsa piece in the seat support. Drill this out and glue the dowel into the seat bottom with Medium CA. Also notice that I sanded some of the paint off of the floor, the glue will not hold the seat to the floor if you do not remove the paint first.

7. Front cockpit area completed. Note that the nose wheel tub has a ladder attached, this is an extra detail I added for myself.

8. Radar Operators compartment. After completely installing the cockpit I like to go back over the corners using the black chalk and brush technique. It helps to bring the whole cockpit together so that it doesn’t look like a bunch of separate pieces. After adding the shadows, very lightly go back over the touched up areas with your flat clear spray. Here are some more pictures:

Thank you! And happy landings!

Luke