Cockpit Texture

[tc2324]

I don`t doubt that the die hard modellers amoungst you know this tip already, however I only recently come across this and thought I`d share it incase, like me, some of you don`t know about it. ;)

I think this technique comes across better in the 1/48+ scales but could work with some of the larger 1/72 models and I think it gives a good account of itself if you want to add texture to the inside of your cockpits. Just tried it out on a `test` subject which happens to be a 1/48 Meteor cockpit section.

First cut some tin foil to size and very carefully `scrunch` and then unravel. This bit is the most annoying as it can tear very easily and then stick it to the inside.

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/001-41.jpg

I then added some primer so that the paint has something to stick too......

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/003-34.jpg

.....then paint. You now have a cockpit with a textured inside.

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/018-15.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/tc2324/009-24.jpg

Of course this was my first test attempt, but if you want to see a great example of what I was trying to explain, then click on the link below....:cool:

http://www.swannysmodels.com/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1289778124

[Davidte2007]

:cool New one on Me tc, :o Great Tip. ;) Thanks m8ty :D

You would'nt want to snag it though when fitting your instruments :(

:D Great effect all the same. ;)