Yes, I am still interested in the Viper model.
As for the cockpit - cool deal - and thanks for giving it a shot.
It can be either way - as an inside the ship part or a separate model.
If I need to I can always work them into the same model either 'physically' or via composite in post.
If it helps for reference I use the Daz Michael 3SR2 figure for most of the male characters (since it's morph able into so many different faces/bodies) and the V4 for my female characters.
I do my character animations in both Carrara 7 Pro and In Max (via a Poser import plugin) but I can also Lightwave meshes as well. What format are you building in?