How are you doing the Graphics for your cockpit panels?

[Doon1]

I created mine with Paint.net (free software) printed some of them on white sticker paper and some on clear. then sealed them with "Preserve it" matt acrylic spray on sealer. Cut them out with a strait edge, Exacto knife, and hole punchers. I'm really pleased with the results. here's a couple of pics.
John

[Tom_G_2010]

John,

It looks like those came out real nice. I'll have to do some experimentation with that. I bet the matt acrylic gives them a very finished look.

Thanks for posting.

[Doon1]

Hiya Tom,
The finish is like textured plastic. Spraying them prior to cuting them is important as it gives you a firmer surface to cut through. mounting them once they were cut out wasn't that tricky but you only get 1 shot at it. there's no peeling it up for a second try. "Goo Gone" will remove the adhesive from your working surface but the sticker will be ruined. Once I figured out the trick to it (on the second try at the radio panel) i didn't have any other problems.
John

[Cessna172sim]

We made all the decals ourselves. Then laminated and glued them on the instrument panel. I still have the document available and can send it for you if you like.
http://www.lentosimulaattori.1g.fi/k...el/13.jpg/full

[Tom_G_2010]

Thanks! If you would be willing to share that would be great. tom@thegauvins.com

[Cessna172sim]

Also check out these manuals:
http://www.micro-tools.net/pdf/Cessna/

There are also decals that you can print out.