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[Wurger]

THX for the confirmation.

 

[Wayne Little]

Some really good info..!

 

[Donivanp]

OK just so I'm not lost here goes. I've not found much (nothing at all) on cockpit photos so I'm winging it. Here's the progress!

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Nice. Little known aircraft are hard to find references for so if no one can find info you pretty much have free range though I would shy away from pink

 

[ovichelu]

On this topic IAR80-81 Walkaround at posts 7,8,9,10 you've got photos. Take a good look at the whole topic . This is an walk around with lots of detail photos. Cheers!

 

[Donivanp]

It's a Big looking airplane. What's the size compared to a Corsair?

It's a bit smaller then the Corsair Bill, as can be seen in this comparison between the Tamiya and the IRA-80.

Thanks for the post ovichelu, that is great information. Tells me I am on track anyway.
A little more progress today before work.

 

[N4521U]

It just looks so long with the pilot so far back.
Thanks for the comparison.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Donivanp]

OK so I worked on the seat, think I need to rehang the shoulder restraints.

 

[Wurger]

 

[ovichelu]

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You putthe fire extinguisher on the wrong side. It was supposed to be on the starboard side.
Here are a couple of photos to help you.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Donivanp]

Thanks, I'll fix it, just following the kit instructions, I think.

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff.

 

[parsifal]

like the detailing of the inner sidewalls.

 

[ovichelu]

OK so I worked on the seat, think I need to rehang the shoulder restraints.

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If you haven't finished yet the pilot seat , and you have patience I'll post some scans . You can improve it , and must be careful at the headrest. It differ from one variant to the other and also from time period. Some of the older variants were updated to the newer and improved variant.
Unfortunately it seems that my job is throttling to full speed and at the moment I lack the needed time for scanning. Maybe if someone has the book Vanator Romanian Hunter can post scans.
Keep going, you're doing a nice job!

 

[A4K]

Nice work Don, and great info Ovichelu!

 

[fubar57]

Agreed Evan