Nice work, a couple of thoughts: I have used glossy photo paper for instrument panels. I drop the scaled instrument graphics into a single image with each instrument positioned exactly where needed. Then print the whole sheet and place it behind the panel cut out. Then you don't have to worry about fiddly positioning. On the down side I find the images bleach very quickly when exposed to sunlight. Maybe laser printers are better but my Canon inkjet images fade within a season of flying. I recently came across UV blocking spray varnish, but haven't experimented with it yet.
That's not a bad idea in printing the instruments as one image, I must try that. As for the instruments fading I haven't experienced it in any of my models. Is it possibly the photo paper your'e using?. The paper I use is for inkjet printers, and it specifies "true photographic quality", high gloss, the brand I use is Staples. The UV blocking may be the answer, apparently it does work in preventing fading on paint. That's one of the inspiring things about this hobby you never stop learning. Thanks for the comments.
Maybe give a water-based spar urethane (acrylic based) a try. Meant for marine applications where water and sun are frequent. Oil based yellows..WB will not.
Nice job! One tip, might be to use the laser the engrave the cardboard backing with the instrument locations. Might save a step, since you would already have it set up in your computer.
Didn’t think of it at the time…too easy. Great tip. Will do that from now on. I will mention it in Episode 2 of the instrument panel final completion. Thank you for watching.
Great video Rick, it occurred to me while watching you could skip an operation easily. Instead of drawing the circles through the panel template you could set the laser on low power and burn the circles as you cut the outer shape 👍 I've just watched Part 2 Rick and I see you've covered this very point 🙂
Hi Cliff, Glad you liked it. As for the circles that would have been too easy. lol. Sometimes these things stare you in the face and you can't see it. Good of you to pick up on it. 👍 cheers Rick
Thank you for taking the time making this video to show us how it’s done. An asset to the modeling community. 😉🙏
Glad you found it beneficial. Episode 2 will be out in a few days, it will show the final completion. Thanks for watching.
Not sure where you’ve been but boy howdy am I sure glad you’re here! Extremely excited for you and your content! Incredible work!
Thank you, Glad you like it.
Nice work, a couple of thoughts: I have used glossy photo paper for instrument panels. I drop the scaled instrument graphics into a single image with each instrument positioned exactly where needed. Then print the whole sheet and place it behind the panel cut out. Then you don't have to worry about fiddly positioning. On the down side I find the images bleach very quickly when exposed to sunlight. Maybe laser printers are better but my Canon inkjet images fade within a season of flying. I recently came across UV blocking spray varnish, but haven't experimented with it yet.
That's not a bad idea in printing the instruments as one image, I must try that. As for the instruments fading I haven't experienced it in any of my models. Is it possibly the photo paper your'e using?. The paper I use is for inkjet printers, and it specifies "true photographic quality", high gloss, the brand I use is Staples. The UV blocking may be the answer, apparently it does work in preventing fading on paint. That's one of the inspiring things about this hobby you never stop learning. Thanks for the comments.
Maybe give a water-based spar urethane (acrylic based) a try. Meant for marine applications where water and sun are frequent. Oil based yellows..WB will not.
I have heard your idea does work. Good suggestion, Thanks Rick
Hey love your channel. nice to see another engineer building models.
It's great to hear that you're enjoying the channel. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Rick
You are a craftsman!
Excellent work!
Thank you
Nice job! One tip, might be to use the laser the engrave the cardboard backing with the instrument locations. Might save a step, since you would already have it set up in your computer.
Didn’t think of it at the time…too easy. Great tip. Will do that from now on. I will mention it in Episode 2 of the instrument panel final completion. Thank you for watching.
Outstanding!!! Excellent work!
Thank you very much! Rick
Great video Rick, it occurred to me while watching you could skip an operation easily. Instead of drawing the circles through the panel template you could set the laser on low power and burn the circles as you cut the outer shape 👍 I've just watched Part 2 Rick and I see you've covered this very point 🙂
Hi Cliff, Glad you liked it. As for the circles that would have been too easy. lol. Sometimes these things stare you in the face and you can't see it. Good of you to pick up on it. 👍 cheers Rick
Wow, good idea ! I will do that for sure. Thanks
Great! I'm happy to hear that you found it useful. Have fun building and feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance.Rick
Nicely done!
Thank you, make sure you put a cockpit in your Sopwith Camel, 👍
Very nice work!
Thank you, glad you like it. Episode 2 will show the completion of the instrument panel.
Wow beautiful work..
Thank you, be sure to watch episode 2 the completion of the instrument panel. It should be out in a few days.
This Hobby just got wonders .
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Very good video very well explained, please cut out the horrible music.
Thank you, for the comments. I think your right about the music. I will take it into consideration for future videos.
Awesome
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching
Very interesting
Glad you liked it :)