Hey Ross,
She’ll come in just over 10kg weight wise as is - not sure how much with added mods ?
Deago supplies the landing bay doors, but they’re only good for displaying her in flight imho. I’ve heard that some people did as you intend, and cut them up for an ‘open’ finish, but as mentioned before I ended up scratching my own (not necessarily accurate but good enough) out of styrene sheets and rod.
When I started this back around May 2016 aftermarket parts weren’t even a consideration - a) didn’t really know about them much until a few months after I’d already completed my scratched & modded cockpit. b) when I eventually did, I had to think long and hard about what I wanted to achieve with this 1st kit (after a 30+yr hiatus & having limited funds), what’s important, not so necessary, what’s must have!..etc, etc...,
In the end I decided to only purchase items that I knew would be relatively ‘seen’ and perhaps appreciated with the finished model. Also, items that I’d never be able to (for whatever reason) in my mind - successfully scratch or mod.
I’ve only just completed the weathering on the upper hull last week, work on this has taken long breaks throughout due to various personal issues. I guess I’m 85-90% done - interior lighting and electronics still need some attention.
I know you’re not a fan of FB mate (I’m only on there - late last year, for & because of this build), but there’s a few sites there that can be really helpful too. Plus it’d give me a chance to share my work with you (and anyone else from here interested).
Ged
Bunk interior lighting sounds cool, wish I’d added a few fibre optic ones before gluing everything up on it !