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Title: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Steve Dwyer on February 12, 2018, 07:12:20 PM

I've been trying to locate sources for instrument gage decals.  Brodak has a 1/8 scale sheet I ordered today, but I'm not sure what diameter I'll end up with. I have just completed a 54" plans built Frank Baker ME 109 (MAN 1957) I built when I was 14 and ready to finish.
Steve

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Don Jenkins on February 13, 2018, 05:31:29 AM

I use J-Tec 1/8 scale instruments and they are 1/4 inch in diameter

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Sean McEntee on February 13, 2018, 10:51:56 AM

I “build” them on Microsoft paint using stuff found on the internet..

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Steve Dwyer on February 13, 2018, 05:25:32 PM

Perfect Thanks much.
Steve

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Avaiojet on February 14, 2018, 08:03:47 AM

Steve,

It's nice to place printed paper gauges sandwiched between material for that scale look, adds a bunch of character to the model and these items are fun to make.

You can also just glue printed photo paper with no gauge opening laminations and get a nice look.

My Mig-3 has a scale cockpit with laminations but this jet cockpit has simple photo paper glued in for good results also.

CB

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Larry Fernandez on February 15, 2018, 02:20:18 PM

As Charles said, a laminated panel is the way to go. You can make them very scale like and
they are not hard to make.
I did these out of aluminum, thin clear plastic and gage pictures out of an aviation magazine.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Avaiojet on February 15, 2018, 02:31:46 PM

Larry,

WOW! Really nice detail.

What's the model? full photo?

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Larry Fernandez on February 15, 2018, 03:00:54 PM

Quote from: Avaiojet on February 15, 2018, 02:31:46 PM

Larry,

WOW! Really nice detail.

What's the model? full photo?

Its a Midwest PT-19 designed by Dave Hemstrought.
fun part is that I had to detail two cockpits.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Larry Fernandez on February 15, 2018, 04:40:29 PM

Quote from: Avaiojet on February 15, 2018, 02:31:46 PM

Larry,

WOW! Really nice detail.

What's the model? full photo?

For Charles

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Avaiojet on February 15, 2018, 07:19:49 PM

Larry,

OK!

Not my graphics or masks but I can live with that. ;D

I see you pay attention to detail. "Insignia" yellow I bet, correct?

The trophy?

Thanks for that.

Charles

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Larry Fernandez on February 16, 2018, 09:42:22 PM

Quote from: Avaiojet on February 15, 2018, 07:19:49 PM

Larry,

OK!

Not my graphics or masks but I can live with that. ;D

I see you pay attention to detail. "Insignia" yellow I bet, correct?

The trophy?

Thanks for that.

Charles

No graphics, decals or masks. It’s all hand masked and painted. The yellow is actually Sig
Cub yellow with a splash of orange. My dad and I built a real PT-19, so I was able to mix
the colors to match the real thing. I got it pretty damn close.
The trophy was for the “Pilots Choice” Concourse de Elegance award at the Golden State
Championships.
The gentleman holding the plane is contest director Jerry Silver, one of the best dope finisher
On the planet. I can’t tell how flattering it was to hear him complement the plane.
I’ll attach a picture of the PT-19 we built.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Avaiojet on February 17, 2018, 06:07:23 AM

Larry,

Really nice.

Do you have time in that aircraft?

Charles

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Larry Fernandez on February 17, 2018, 05:40:51 PM

Quote from: Avaiojet on February 17, 2018, 06:07:23 AM

Larry,

Really nice.

Do you have time in that aircraft?

Charles

I've got a couple of hours in it.
The plane was sold to a gentleman in Napa California after my dad died.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: Instrument Panel Gages
Post by: Avaiojet on February 17, 2018, 06:01:26 PM

Larry,

Sorry to hear that.

Good luck with GA.

Charles