F9F-5 Panther, Monogram 1/48 Modifications and additions:

• All  raised panel lines rescribed where visible in the original and sanded smooth, leaving very thin recessed lines;
• All trailing edges sanded to form sharp edges; this needed rescribing of the hinges.
• Fences in wing leading edges replaced by thin metal parts.
• Navigation lights clear plastic with appropriate colour with permanent ink pen (see page L).
• Exhaust tube sanded to more scale thickness (or did I replace it by suitable tube...?);
• Cockpit interior modified slightly (especially replacing the tube behind pilot's seat)
• Pilot scratch built (head from Verlinden figure, helmet putty sanded to form);
• Canopy hood (as usual) by formed PVC (see Page C);
• Guns replaced with thin tubes;
• Markings scratch from various decals:

General thoughts and tips for modeling see "Modeling ABC"