Hello again fellow modelers,
Now, with my summer holidays enjoyed, I’ve turned my attention back to the Cobra. Next is something I always enjoy - the cockpit. All the construction and scratch building is done, and I’m left with sub-assemblies to paint. Recently I’ve been inspired by the techniques on two Youtube channels. I guess you’ve already found Uncle Nightshift, and maybe Marco Frisoni too? Both are outstanding builders and painters and although neither builds aircraft, their techniques are jaw-dropping. After all, it really comes down to colour on shape whatever we model.
Step one is black and white pre-shading to bring out the contours and provide highlights and shadows. The technique sounds easy, but of course like everything we do requires some finesse. Here’s what I managed to produce - somewhere between my best hope and worst fear. I think the photos give you an idea of the intention. Next will be thin layers of colour. By the way, some of the shots are a bit grainy. I’m sorry about that. Blame an overzealous use of zoom, and a lazy streak that meant I didn’t re-take them. Well, it’s hot here today 
Here’s a little mood music too, which seems to have much to say today as it did in the early 70’s.
