Tim Strange
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I recently got hold of a slightly used Phil Thomas T-5 that is missing the cowl. Although it could use a complete repaint, I am hoping to get away with just painting the new cockpit, cowling and wing set...if I have a good color match.
Anyway, I am having a bit of trouble trying to figure out the best way to attach the new cowling and cockpit. The cockpit seems a bit flimsy as is. So is it necessary to add some kind of wood base to help keep it's shape?
The original was built as a one piece unit, but I am considering attaching them as separate pieces.
Also, any ideas on how to add a little detail to the windows would be helpful.
![IMG_3838.JPG IMG_3838.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/12/12169-0261f5e6974bf28bbd2cf1b1ade4777d.jpg)
![IMG_3839.JPG IMG_3839.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/12/12170-b09a67ee1dd07489e04e2fb4ddcad04a.jpg)
Anyway, I am having a bit of trouble trying to figure out the best way to attach the new cowling and cockpit. The cockpit seems a bit flimsy as is. So is it necessary to add some kind of wood base to help keep it's shape?
The original was built as a one piece unit, but I am considering attaching them as separate pieces.
Also, any ideas on how to add a little detail to the windows would be helpful.
![IMG_3838.JPG IMG_3838.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/12/12169-0261f5e6974bf28bbd2cf1b1ade4777d.jpg)
![IMG_3839.JPG IMG_3839.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/12/12170-b09a67ee1dd07489e04e2fb4ddcad04a.jpg)