Photo Etch Frenzy

The P.E./ film combo sometimes doesn't leave much room for the CA or epoxy. In these cases, I usually will back it with a piece of sheet styrene, trimmed to fit. That way, I have the original panel in case I get a kit that needs a better one than is included in the box. Hope this helps !

I'm with Pix on this, I recently put an Eduard PE cockpit in a 1/72 F-4 by putting the etched part over the kit instrument panel, and then found that it stopped the fuselage going together as it was meant to.

I've just tried a Cutting Edge resin cockpit for the first time, having only ever used resin for conversion parts in the past, and I'm converted. If there's a choice, I'm going for resin over PE every time in future

Even tho I have several resin detail sets in my parts box, I haven't really tried to use them. I think PE offers a relatively easier way of detailing for some people who are still intimidated of those resin sets that need to be sawed off their blocks *grins.*

But yeah, sanding the panel sounds right but I would also suggest you use a styrene sheet as a backing. The original panel can go to you parts box for what future projects may bring.

Yo, calzone-for life. Do you like them deepfried, mozzarella, ricotta and slice of ham in the middle?

Depends what kind of mood I'm in.

Thanks everyone with the responses they were very helpful.