RE: CMP Hellcat
Hi Bob, the pushpins are to simulate the knobs and handles found inside the cockpit - (throttle, flaps, gun arming,Landing gear wing folding etc.. ) . Just push them thru the abs plastic and have a small piece of balsa ca'd on the underside for durability. You can then just hit the underside of the pin where it came thru the balsa with a small drop of thin ca.
John