1:48 Su-34 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (HobbyBoss) (Small version)

Quinta Studio 1:48 Su-34 three-dimensional interior decals

Three-dimensional (3D) decals for the interior of the cockpit in 1:48 scale. The elements are printed and in color already from the factory, they have raised relief of the buttons, the switches and the display bezels and they are applied on decal paper directly onto the cockpit parts from the kit. In a small scale this is the easiest way to get legible instruments into the cockpit; brush painting here runs into the size of the individual elements. The name lists the set as the smaller variant, so it covers a narrower selection of surfaces than the full version. The decals are shaped for the parts of the HobbyBoss kit.

The real subject

The Su-34 is a twin-engine combat aircraft derived from the Su-27 family. It differs from its predecessors above all in the front part of the fuselage: the crew sits side by side rather than one behind the other, and the cockpit is therefore markedly wider and flatter. The layout of the stations of both crew members thereby differs fundamentally from the single-seat machines of the same family, which is reflected in the building of a model too.

Application tips

Three-dimensional decals are released from the backing paper in water like a decal: the part is soaked in lukewarm water for about fifteen seconds and slid off the paper into place, where it holds on gloss varnish. A softener or a setting solution, however, is not used on them at all, as they would damage the printed resin layer. Follow the instructions enclosed with the set. Keep the base degreased and dry, lay the parts down with tweezers and try the fit dry. In 1:48 scale the segments are genuinely tiny, so good light, a magnifier and a steady hand pay off. Unify the surface at the end with a light matting.

Who the set is for

• Builders of modern combat aircraft in 1:48 scale
• Modelers building the model with the canopy slid back
• Those who want legible instruments without painting small elements
• More experienced modelers used to precise work with tweezers

This is not a model of the aircraft but an accessory set for the interior. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.