cockpit stencils

QUOTE: Originally posted by James Mark DOes anybody have any ideas on where to get cockpit stencils for 1/48 scale WWII aircraft I find that my cockpit detailing skills are great, except that the cockpits lack the super small details (like the writing beneath the dials or the warning signs in the cockpit. Is there a way to make your own cockpit stencils with a printer and decal film? any help on creating the cockpit stencils (without spending a lot of money) would be great james

James,

I know exactly what you mean. Sounds like your in need of some placards. Real aircraft are littered with them. Apparently pilots suffer from memory loss and need reminders all around to help out.

Waldron Model Products makes beautiful photo foil placard sets and also photo reduced instruments. I've used them exstensively with great results. They make all the difference in the world. They make sets for most of the popular ww2 aircraft and some modern stuff too.

HTH

Darren

p.s. No web site for them. They advertise in FSM

Here is a trick that I use. Paint the instruments white. Let set for at least two days to cure. Then paint black and wait about an hour. Use a wooden dowel, about the same dia as the instruments. Spin the dowel around a few times over the instrument to rub off some of the black paint over the raised areas. It only takes a few spins and soon you will have just the effect you are looking for.