Trumpeter's IP "film"

I usually paint the clear panel in a shade SLIGHTLY lighter than true black. The bezels can be painted black. Paint the BACK of the film white. To attach the film, I coat the film with a brush coat of Future (make sure that you trim any excess film from the edges so it won't show). The Future will act as "glue." Then I glue this assembly to the back piece, using TINY drops of CA. When finished drying, you can add a drop or two of Future to each insrtument to simulate the glass.

Hope this helps.

I paint the glare shield panel that the film will attach to flat white. Then I use Testors clear parts cement to attach the film to the panel (to make sure the instruments line up and such), and then I take that whole assembly and use testors clear parts cement to attach it to the glare shield assembly. Once that's all done I use drops of future to give it a glass look like Pix does. Of course the actual clear panel should be fully painted and weathered before you attach the pieces. I don't know why Trumpeter makes the panels clear, as it is the hardest thing for me to paint (clear pieces that is) The clear film is a great idea though, as it really adds those instruments to the panels and kinda gives em a glassy look as well.

Thanks guys. I'll let you know how it comes out.