STEP1: The photo etch rudder pedals attach to the brake cylinders, and then
this assembly is attached to the pedal hangers. See photo, below. Now decide
whether or not you want the rudder pedals to be posed in a neural position or
"animated". There are indexing slots in the forward upper roof of the cockpit
that accept the pedal hangers. The hangers attach perpendicular for a neutral
pose, and angle SLIGHTLY forward and rearward (opposite to each other) to
simulate a kicked rudder.
STEP 2: TEMPORARILY attach (WITH TAPE) the sidewalls to the floor, using the contour of the firewall to set the front edge of the sidewall. Cut the rudder pedal control rods to length, and the throttle rod to length.
STEP 3: Attach PE part 2 to the right sidewall, along with the
resin crank handle. Now attach the right sidewall to the floor using CA
adhesive. Attach the cockpit roof with the rudder pedals to the firewall and
right sidewall. Decide which stick boot you are going to use, and mount it along
with the control stick on the central pedestal in the floor. Use fine wire or
solder to simulate the fire-control connection from the stick to underneath the
floor pan. Place the rudder control rods and throttle rods at this time,
followed by the left sidewall.
STEP 4: Install hatch cover into the shoulder armor / forward deck. The shoulder armor / rear deck is trapped between the two sidewalls. The sidewalls have a small ledge molded into them that the decking sits on. Make sure that the front of the shoulder armor rests against the back of the seat rails, and that the rear edge of the decking is flush with the rear of the sidewalls. Decide which seat you are using, and slide it into the seat rails. The "rollers" index with the rails. PE part 20 are the shoulder harness anchor loops. Bend these and pass them through the top harness triangle and attach them to the pads on the shoulder armor. Use .020 solder or wire to simulate the oxygen hose coming out from UNDER the seat. Attach the resin hose connector to the end of the simulated hose. The hose usually rests on the seat itself, ready for immediate use by the pilot.