Convair XFV-1

XFV-1
Cockpit closeup
Cockpit closeup

Blinder started with the Lindberg kit and greatly improved it by adding a Monogram F-84 cockpit tub and instrument panel. The seat is from the Monogram F-86 since it came closest to the real one. All the throttle handles and cockpit detail came from other kits in his spare parts bin. The harnesses, instruments, and bezels are by Waldron. Intakes were made from 2 1:72 scale A-7s. The exhaust nozzle is an F-100 intake tunnel. All metal canopy rails and reframing were from Model Tech. He removed all the raised insignia detail, keeping the rivet pattern, then painted it with High Test True Value Chrome, polishing in various panels.

Base kit: Lindberg
Scale: 1/48
Model by: Blinder
Photos by: Blinder