This second model started life as the Bandai ‘Space Fighter Interceptor’ which I purchased at the 1987 World SF Convention, held in Brighton UK. . Apart from removing the firing mechanism for the missile, I carried out the following work:
- Reshaped the missile nosecone
- Detailed the cockpit, removing the bust of the pilot with a properly-detailed pilot figure
- Replaced the domed windscreen with a more accurate item
- replaced the landing gear legs with more accurate items made from aluminium
- Opened out the rear engine openings and detailed the cavity
- Replaced the ‘Japanenglish’ stencil markings with accurate stencils based on those on the original studio model