John1 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 So it looks like my next build will be the Hasegawa P-47D. I've started to order some aftermarket bits, including the MDC resin / PE cockpit. Just got the cockpit today (took less than a week from date of order to get this shipped over from the UK - great customer service). The set is absolutely amazing. Very highly detailed resin, including a choice of smooth and corrugated floors, a boatload of PE, individual decals for each instrument (I still might opt for Yahu or another aftermarket panel), etc. I'm very impressed. So my question is - has anyone used this and if so, any issues getting this to fit that I need to be aware of? Still have nightmares about the Aires pit I used on the Revel -109G. Any and all info is appreciated. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Haven't ever had fit problems with MDC cockpits. They appear to be constructed to fit properly, as opposed to some other mfrs. who make beautiful parts, but only fit kits from an alternate universe. Cheers, Damian Troy Molitor, Rick Griewski, thierry laurent and 4 others 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I have had the same experience with MDC products as Damian. Never a problem with fit. MikeC, LSP_K2 and John1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_K Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) MDC Cockpit is a must for a 1/32 P-47D. It has great detail and includes both corrugated and regular floor of the cockpit. I very highly recommend to make a "shelf" from 1-2mm plastic sheets in the fuselage to make the installation easier. Edited April 15, 2021 by Jan_K nmayhew, John1, Kagemusha and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thanks guys for the praises ! It's nice to see that you enjoy all the hard work I had put into the patterns. Do not hesitate to ask me if something is unclear Vincent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Is that cockpit set still in production, if so where can it be purchased? Thanks. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, otis252 said: Is that cockpit set still in production, if so where can it be purchased? Thanks. Chuck https://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/details-conversions/37-republic-p-47d-cockpit-set.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 LOL, I was just going to post the same link.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Yes it's still in production, again many thanks to Vincent the master "cockpit maker" it's one of those sets that gives me great pleasure in taking from the mould Bob LSP_Ray, MikeC, nmayhew and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I have a set or two, it is a beautiful cockpit. John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fencer-1 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 By the way, all "Bubbletop" P-47D versions, including D-25 had flat cockpit floor. MDC cockpit mistakenly represents corrugated floor of earlier Razorback up to D-23 model. Here is data table from Republic factory new flat floor drawing. It's clearly seen that it was installed from D-25 up to N-25 inclusive - all bubbletop series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Fencer-1 said: By the way, all "Bubbletop" P-47D versions, including D-25 had flat cockpit floor. MDC cockpit mistakenly represents corrugated floor of earlier Razorback up to D-23 model. Above it is mentioned: MDC Cockpit is a must for a 1/32 P-47D. It has great detail and includes both corrugated and regular floor of the cockpit. So you should be ok using the set on a Bubbletop, right? It comes with both floor options. Edited April 20, 2021 by petrov27 Fencer-1 and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vincent Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, Fencer-1 said: By the way, all "Bubbletop" P-47D versions, including D-25 had flat cockpit floor. MDC cockpit mistakenly represents corrugated floor of earlier Razorback up to D-23 model. Here is data table from Republic factory new flat floor drawing. It's clearly seen that it was installed from D-25 up to N-25 inclusive - all bubbletop series. At the time I was doing the patterns, there was some dabate about the floor transition as well as the possibility that Hasegawa was planning a Razorback release. I created the corrugated floor for these reasons, "in case" You are free to use the one you think was installed on the particular a/c you are modelling. Usually people complain about the lack of a particular part, not the extra options. By the way the set is designed with controls for both the Hamilton and Curtiss electric propeller so use the parts accordingly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Vincent said: At the time I was doing the patterns, there was some dabate about the floor transition as well as the possibility that Hasegawa was planning a Razorback release. I created the corrugated floor for these reasons, "in case" You are free to use the one you think was installed on the particular a/c you are modelling. Usually people complain about the lack of a particular part, not the extra options. By the way the set is designed with controls for both the Hamilton and Curtiss electric propeller so use the parts accordingly ! Wonderful attention to detail, this is what sets you apart from others. You still doing new 32nd scale cockpits Vincent? nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fencer-1 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Vincent said: At the time I was doing the patterns, there was some dabate about the floor transition as well as the possibility that Hasegawa was planning a Razorback release. I created the corrugated floor for these reasons, "in case" You are free to use the one you think was installed on the particular a/c you are modelling. Usually people complain about the lack of a particular part, not the extra options. By the way the set is designed with controls for both the Hamilton and Curtiss electric propeller so use the parts accordingly ! It's just wonderful to have an options and you make great work here, but there is no real option for Razorback Jugs because of lack of rear bulkhead, early seat mount, armor plate, radio etc. It is obviously not universal cockpit set and intended only for Hasegawa's Bubbletop P-47s. Am I right? Modelers continue doing mistake selecting corrugated (even making it from scratch like here Another Hasegawa Bubbletop) floor for Bubbletop P-47D versions. In case of your beautiful set totally unclear what second corrugated floor intended for. I'm just try to point attention to these details one more time. With full respect to you, Alex. P.S. Fresh sample of incorrect choice: Beautiful Gabreski's Jug by Tolga Ulgur Edited April 20, 2021 by Fencer-1 addition adameliclem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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