(ex)Sgtrafman Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Hey everyone Its been a long time since I've done anything modelling related, I've built one model this year (my Chipmunk) which I really enjoyed but other than that its been a bit of a modelling draught. I've tried to finish builds that I started with varying amounts of success but I haven't really managed rekindle any real enthusiasm until I started back on my Tempest V and its cockpit. Originally I painted the cockpit RAF interior green but after some research it appears that the cockpit was more than likely painted black so I went back to the drawing board and repainted it and varying shades of dark grey, grey and black just to try and give it some depth and interest and I think it looks ok. Here it is in its original RAF interior green scheme.. You can see that at this stage I'd started to paint and dress the instrument panel, I wanted the instruments to really stick out so I painted the IP Dark German grey and picked out the main flying instruments in black and red and green for the temp and pressure gauges. I really enjoy this kind of detail and once finished I think it looks quite convincing.. ..I used the decal sheet from the kit and just punched out each instrument with my Waldron punch and die set, I just need to paint, decal and add the P8 compass.. ..The flash from my phone camera makes the side walls look a bit washed-out but to the eye they look pretty good considering I haven't really gone to town with any detail painting.. ..The completed (well almost) cockpit painted 'black' with only the seat painted silver some RB productions lap belts added and finally some pictures of it mocked up with the Napier Sabre.. ..Well ladies and gents is all from me for probably another 8 months.. All the best and happy modelling Iain. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I hope it's not another 8 months Iain, but I've got no room to talk. The IP looks great, could be one of the Yahu variety. Stay safe. John 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Agreed, hope it's not another 8 months Iain, hopefully this has reignited the old Mojo and you can do some more on this lovely model, great job on the cockpit again fella. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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