124 Range Rover Classic '92 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Aoshima) (small version)

The real subject

The Range Rover Classic is a British off-road car with a boxy body and a high seating position, in which the inside is visible through the large glazing from every side. On a model in 1:24 scale that means an empty dashboard and bare seats are visible on the finished piece at first glance.

What the set contains

Colored interior pieces made by 3D printing, carried on a paper backing. They are applied to the parts of the inside and replace the hand painting of small things: the instruments, the controls and the breakdown of the upholstery. The pieces are shaped for the Aoshima kit in 1:24 scale, and this is the smaller version of the set.

How to work with the elements

First clear the surface under a piece of flash and of molded detail that would make a bump beneath it, and paint the base in a dark shade. Cut the piece out with a sharp blade and try it in place dry. Dip the sheet briefly in lukewarm water and slide the piece off the backing paper onto gloss varnish, which holds it; it has no adhesive of its own, and a decal softener would damage the printed resin. Work with tweezers and clean hands, as the colored layer is sensitive to grease. Press a settled piece down with a soft tool, so that it seats even in the hollows. Go one piece at a time and allow yourself more time for the set; blind placement is hard to correct in a narrow cabin.

Who it is for

For modelers who are building a car with a glazed body and do not want to paint the dashboard with a brush. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.