JAS 39 Gripen – update 2

I first thought that the canopy should need to be fixed, but it turned out that it actually have a frame on the spine. Happy I didn’t have to!
I did a test fit of the canopy parts.

Canopy test fit
Canopy test fit

Then the canopy was masked.

Masked canopy
Masked canopy

I did a bit of dry brushing and glued the HUD.

Cockpit dry brushed
Cockpit dry brushed

Then the canopy and front glass was glued in place.

Canopy parts glued
Canopy parts glued

I’ve also worked some with the seams and done some re-scribing. I still haven’t decided how to do with the ribs on the canards. As far as I understand they should not be there. At least I haven’t seen any on any of the pics I’ve looked at.
I just wish I had checked earlier, as removing them now will be a lot harder, as I’m afraid to break the canards. Perhaps I can use my dremel and carefully take them down and sand the last bit. Once I decide to remove them, there’s no turning back!

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