Finn

Craig here are a couple of cockpit views with seats occupied: http://images.google.com/hosted/life/9d060dd08a4a2e0b.html http://images.google.com/hosted/life/015f952f30940056.html Jari

Here is the Google Life images of the above pics: http://images.google.com/hosted/life/15643fa7fa7948d7.html Jari

Not the version you are doing Chuck but this pic shows how dirty the belly got: http://silverhawkauthor.com/images/site_graphics/Aircraft/Aircraft---Canada/1-Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk--V-with-clipped-wings.jpg Jari

FB-111A. Note it had two types of wing pylons, one for weapons and another for tanks: http://aviationarchives.blogspot.ca/2017/03/general-dynamics-f-111fb-111-structural.html Jari

Here is a RSAF F-5 with a pair of pods: no back view though. Jari

Too bad no SUU-7 dispensers are available in kit form as this load would be interesting: http://naval.aviation.museum/emuwebdoncoms/objects/common/webmedia.php?irn=56168 Jari

Here is a F-4D with one: with a Mk-84 LGB on the other side going by the size of the rear fins. Jari

Here is an example of a mixed load on the same TER: a Mk-83 on the TER with a pair of Mk-82 Snakeyes on the i/b pylons. With another Mk-83 on a TER on the outboard pylon. Jari

Here is a pair of F-105s with Mk-83s on the c/l MER: as you can see the bombs take up a lot of room so there wouldn't be any room left for other bombs. Plus normally they only carried the same type on the same MER/TER although there are cases of mixed loads. Jari

How about Harv driving his MJ-1 bringing a SUU-16 gun pod to a F-4: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/6cafee02dba59242_large http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/facaaa5879d66ddd_large Jari

Never knew the A-4C smoked: https://youtu.be/pWgVh0Igeao?t=20 Jari

Here is a nice pic of a Phantom in flight over SEA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79009322@N04/32378911485/sizes/o/ with a load of M-117s, AIM-4Ds, AIM-7s and ECM pod. Jari

The caption for this says Belgium 1944 but doesn't id the squadron but it is getting some work done out in the field: http://datav2.thememoryproject.com/image/6104_original.jpg Jari

Chuck if you are still deciding which one to do, look here: http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12265/780?r=0&s=3 scroll down to 27.4.45 to MH.283, perhaps a relative of yours? Jari

Some more reference for you Chuck, if you already don't have them: http://www.avialogs.com/index.php/en/aircraft/uk/supermarine/spitfire.html edit: Here is one more, the Operations Record Book starting when the squadron became 401 Squadron: http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12264/1254?r=0&s=1 it continues here: http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12265/1?r=0&s=1 and up to Image 43 here: http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c12266/1?r=0&s=1 no photos but info on personnel and a/c tail numbers and events. Jari

Don't forget the manuals for added details that might be of use to some: http://www.avialogs.com/index.php/en/aircraft/usa/cessna/model337.html Jari

Mike how about using a metal rod for the propeller shaft? Or maybe some weight in the nose wheel well? Jari

You might find some useful info in one of these manuals: http://www.avialogs.com/index.php/aircraft/usa/northamericanaviation/b-25mitchell.html Jari

Will the bomb bay be open with a full load? Jari

Came across a couple A-4C pics some might like: Jari

The instructions: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10487291 Jari

Here is an angled view of the inside of a B-17: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/a9de7964c2dbe249_large Jari

I think you are right that being a 2 seater the No Step is facing the "other" way and having a second probably resulted in more scuffing on the intake. Here is another pic, not as close up as the other one: https://media.defense.gov/2007/Aug/31/2000454766/-1/-1/0/070828-F-6911G-115.JPG edit: here is a brown F-15 and the No Step looks to be the "right" way: https://media.defense.gov/2007/Jul/27/2000465995/-1/-1/0/070725-F-5502S-203.JPG Jari

Chuck nice tutorial on applying decals. Here is a pic that might be of use for those last minute weathering details https://media.defense.gov/2007/Jul/18/2000470098/-1/-1/0/070716-F-5099J-001.JPG Jari

Yes that is one of the ALE-29 pods, there are 20 chaff (blue) and 10 flare (metal). Depending on the mission requirements you could have all (30) chaff or all flare or a mix of 10-20. Jari