Interior Subassemblies
There are a few items that can be assembled before installation in the cockpit, as indicated on page 3/4 of the
instructions. I'll review them here:
Instrument Panel: Note that part PE-2 is for the German/Swedish versions, while part PE-2a is for the Italian
version. Cut out the instrument backing from the clear film and paint the back white, and install in in position
on the PE instrument panel. Prior to attaching the PE panels to the resin instrument panels, you should test fit
the resin panels to the PE gun sight "box" as some trimming of the rear of the resin panels may be necessary to
get a good fit (don't worry about destroying any detail, the back in not visible on the finished model). If
possible, I recommend attaching the PE panels to the resin panels after the resin panels have been attached to
the cockpit framing and test fit to the fuselage.
I left parts PE-4 off of my build as they are not really visible on the finished model.
Use the end of your paintbrush to bend the PE rudder straps into shape and attach them to the rudder bar.
The provided PE shoulder belts and pad are "interesting" to assemble, but you can leave them off until the
fuselage is completed if you prefer.
While the PE control levers fit into the slots in the side control panel, you may want to drill small holes to give
them a stronger attachment point.
Cockpit Assembly
Cockpit assembly is shown on pages 2 and 5 of the instructions. If you've built any other Silver Wings kits, assembly
should be familiar to you.
I started my assembly by cutting the provided resin cross-braces to the appropriate lengths as indicated (you
may find it easier to use plastic or metal rod) on page 2. I then attached the rods and lower support frames to
one side of the framing (see Photo 6).
