Cheers Kev, VB and CR!
Todays update.
Pic 1 Rockets were drilled at the motor end and copper wire inserted in the end. Holes were drilled in the rocket blast plates to accommodate the other end of the pig tails.
Pic 2 After a bit of trial and error, the "pig tails" were bent to shape.
Pic 3 Pig tails painted a brick red colour. Actually I didn't use Terry's suggestion of "Winerot" thinking this was far too, well "German". The colour is a more appropriate Model Masters "British Crimson"
Pic 4 Rocket's installed. Actually a very easy operation, but I did drill mounting holes in the rails to keep them in place.
Pic 5 Followed this with a couple of coats of "Future Substitute" matted down with Tamiya Flat Base. I left a slight sheen, as I wanted to give the impression of a near new aircraft.
Pic 6 Rockets ready to go.
Pic 7 Id lights in the belly. I filled them with "Krystal Klear". They start off looking white, but will dry transparent.
Pic 8 The wing lights I have drilled a whole in the centre and filled with clear green and red for each side. I'll give the inside edge a touch of silver and install with CA.
Pic 9 Looking at some of the photos, including that of "Nancy" it's apparent that this aircraft had oil leaks from the engine that basically covered the gear covers, making them appear dark and shiny. I have replicated this with a wash and some Tamiya "Smoke". I also added a very light grey exhaust staining aft of the exhaust pipes. I think it looks very effective and i'll add some more to the cannon ports also I think.
End of update.
Cheers
Peter