Tutorial
Basic Cockpit Colors
Each aircraft model has a particular color scheme for the interior of the
cockpit which varies according to the air force, type of aircraft and the
period of operations. This guide shows some general guidelines for
achieving a basic color with many variations of shade due to the effects
of wear and erosion caused by operational use.
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1 A general base color of White 71.001 is applied first. 2 Vallejo masking tape is used to cover the outlines of 3 Again with Black we insist on the deepest corners.
the structure, then fine layer of Black 71.057, highly
diluted with Thinner, is applied. The tape helps to
maintain a straight line.
4 Using a brush and White 70.951, we outline the 5 The same color White is used to imitate random 6 Next we apply base color Grey RLM02 71.044,
upper area and relief of each piece. scratches and miniscule streaks. diluted generously so that the color doesn’t obscure
the previous applications.
7 We repeat the application of step 6, this time at a 8 Each contour and detail is outlined with a mixture 9 With a mix of the base color Grey RLM02 71.044
zenithal angle and insisting on the superior area. of Black 70.950 and Chocolate Brown 70.872. and White 70.951, we highlight all the details and
outstanding reliefs.
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Color Base Cockpit
10 In the same manner we simulate small scratches 11 To create the rivets of the structure we apply 12 In the center of these black marks we apply a
and other signs of wear on the paint due to wear miniature parallel dots with Black 71.057. minute touch with base color Grey RLM02 71.044
and erosion. and White 70.951.
13 The final result
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