Quinta MV-22 Osprey Interior 3D Decal (QD48182 & QD48005)

[Mike]

MV-22 Osprey Interior 3D Decal (QD48182 & QD48005)

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When Quinta’s innovative products first came to our attention, they caused quite a stir, as well they should.  The replacement Instrument Panels and internal details are mind-boggling to look at, because we’re used to seeing simplified styrene instrument panels, or Photo-Etch Brass panels with either two layers of etch, or laminated parts that can be tricky to glue together, even though they are pre-painted for your ease.  But decals?  These aren’t your run-of-the-mill decals though, they’re 3D printed in many layers and colours on a flat carrier film, having as much in the way of elevation as is needed to complete a realistic panel printed in the correct colours, complete with shiny dial faces and metallic-effect hardware, and often including cushions and seat belts in the set.

 

Each set arrives in a Ziploc bag with a folded instruction booklet protecting the decals, which are also separately bagged, so they should reach you in good condition.  The pictorial instructions are printed on glossy paper, and are shown in full colour as befits the awesomeness of the sets, showing exactly where each part should go on the actual model, so there’s no confusion due to the “pictures speak a thousand words” maxim.  Additional hints and instructions are also included, marking out parts needing bases, kit parts that are used or replaced and other useful tips.  The technical instructions in the text-based, giving additional tips to the new user about maximising adhesion and preventing lift at the edges by wicking in super glue.

 

Although you are advised to use Super Glue (CA) to attach the decals to the surface permanently, preparation is much the same as your standard decal, but you will need to remove any raised detail that would be underneath the location depicted in the instructions, and some new parts will need small backing panels or bases on which to apply the decal.  A slim piece of sheet styrene would perform that task, and painting the edges a matching colour should minimise its appearance or turn it completely invisible.

 

These two sets are patterned for the new Hobby Boss Osprey kit, which more accurately represents the in-service aircraft than the old Italeri kit of yore.  The sets are split between the main cockpit and the instruments in one package, and the folded-up passenger seats in the load area for the other set, giving you the option of focusing on the front or going all-out with the detail.

 

MV-22 Osprey 3D Printed Cockpit Set (QD48182)

The set comprises four fabulously detailed sheets of decals, containing a full set of instrument panel sections including MFDs; centre, overhead and side consoles; additional black boxes around the cockpit; cushions and a full set of seatbelts for the two pilot’s convenience and safety.  There are also other panels inset into the walls in the cockpit and just outside in the load area; a pair of sheets of diamond quilting for the cockpit rear bulkhead; a skin for the tunnel between the front and rear that includes the roof of the area; another tapering set of panels for the other side of the cockpit door and a folded jump-seat for the outer door.  There are even two sensor blisters for the exterior of the nose for good measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MV-22 Osprey Folded Seats (QD48005)

This set consists of two identical sheets, each of which contain thirteen folded-up passenger seats, totalling twenty six in all, replacing the front part of the kit seats with a more detailed and pre-coloured seat that have belts and stencils printed into them, the shape of which bears a passing resemblance to a toilet seat, as does the colour.  They can be applied to the interior of the load compartment after interior painting is complete using the usual super glue method to attach them.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

The detail on the sets is incredible, even down to the infinitesimal switches, deep gloss-green of the MFDs and impressive crispness of the set.  They really bump the detail up to hyper-realism with the help from a little bit of skill of your own, of course.

 

Very highly recommended.

 

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