Baron 58 Sim: Lower Panel

Lower control panel

The lower control panel is made of 5mm plywood. After cutting the holes the panel has been sanded and painted with primer then with spray paint. Sheets of 4mm PVC were used for the cover plates of the switches, vent and ammeters, for flaps panel cover and for the door of the "glovebox".

Switches and starters panel

Whilst I haven't got switches with a suitable size arm, I've made them from scrap materials (tubes, colored heat shrinkable tubes).

All lettering on the panel was printed on selfadhesive paper, but I very carefully choose the color of lettering background to fit with panel color, and cut the paper closest to the letters. It's not a "long living" lettering, though looks good enough and easy to repair.

Two 5-position rotary switches used as starters/alternators switches. 1-st position is OFF, then 3 positions for the left, right and both alternators choice. Last position for starter not fixed and the handle is returning back with spring lever.

Landing gear mechanism and gear state indicators

Landing gear lever is made of 8mm PVC (Photo 1.2). To give the desired "wheel" shape on the sides are glued 2-5 mm plastic pads (photo 3):

The lever sanded to the final form of (4), then spray painted (white-40 King Spray and dark gray MOTiP № -4075).

A locking mechanism of the end positions and the housing are made of 8mm and 3mm plates. Locking is provided by two springs, the video shows the running. The whole structure can be done-metal of course, while this version also shows enough strength and durability.