I'm nearing the end of my B-24 build and the last big obstacle is the cockpit. I could make a fully functioning one with gauges, dials, controls and the like, or I could encase it with windows. If I were to go for the full cockpit, it would take a rather long time - my best guess is around two weeks, as I've left it a bit late to start. If I go with the windows, the plane will be finished in, at the most, two weeks once I fine-tune the flaps, landing gear, and turrets.

I have seen a ton of really successful builds that have no functioning cockpit, only a block. My concern is that if I opt for the cockpit, it will fall flat on its face and take away from the final product.
What would you suggest?