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F-89D rear cockpit (confusion)


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Is (was) the rear cockpit of the F-89D similar to the J? I thought it might have been, until yesterday.  I got the Pavla F-89D/J cockpit set, and the instructions are confusing.  Although it's supposed to be for the D/J, the instructions claim the two choices of rear instrument panels are for the D and the C (I repeat, the set was supposed to be for the D & J).  Furthermore, the "J"-looking panel with the large scope is claimed to be the "C", and the very simple panel, no scope, is claimed to be for the D.  So, I'm confused.  

I have the Squadron Walkaround book on the Scorpion, but the cockpit photos *seem* to show retired J 'pits (not well labeled as far as subtype).

 

Images from the set:

 

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Edited by Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy
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Got it now, thanks!

Can now confirm the Pavla instructions are incorrect; the "D" rear panel is actually correct, and the claimed "C" panel is the "J". 

I guess I figured the D and J would be similar since the J was an upgraded D (kinda like the Navy F-4B/N and J/S).

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