Model Builder International Mar. 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 1 MBI Mar. 2015 Vol 1 Issue 1 | Page 11

One of the first assemblies of an aircraft model is
usually the cockpit. Because, of the lack of detail
on the kit part I replaced it with the aftermarket set
from Aires Hobby models. The Aires detail brings
the kit to life with outstanding casting of the instrumentation panel and seats.
The overall painting of the cockpit is light gray.
Then I painted all of the instrumentation panels in
flat black. The display units were then painted in
gloss black to give the illusion of glass. Adding, dry
brushing with white was done to enhance the look
of the interior. The switches and buttons where
also dry brushed and painted for higher visability.