Druz144 has released two new sets to correct the shape of the nose on Revell Germany’s 1/144 scale Boeing 747-400 kit. The first provides the new nose only, the second set adds a detailed cockpit, including seats and pilots.

I have a few sets in stock, and have examined (though as yet I have not fitted one to a kit) teh parts. The nose looks right, and the level of fine detail is outstanding.

• SD4-747-NOSE Nose section for Boeing 747-400 kit (Revell)

• SD4-747-NOSECKPT Nose section for Boeing 747-400 kit , with Cockpit (Revell)

The next image shows the removal of the kit nose. A very nice touch is that the resin nose includes a splice overlapping inside the plastic fuselage, thus ensuring a strong joint.

This next image shows the new Druz nose in place:

Decals are provided for the cockpit windows (if filled and painted) and frames. The decals include elements for the instrument panel and center console.

Finally, this set of images show the cockpit interior included with the “NOSECKPT” set. Two sets of four seats with pilots are provided. Yes, the new nose is a single piece, thus no seam to deal with around the cockpit and nose.

…. and suggestions for how they might be painted: