Bob,

Cockpit looks great! What do you mean things don't line up?

Remember that not all details need to be painted, you can use a fine tip felt marker to draw on small lines.

Here are some tips for cockpit painting. First one is you don't have to use paint! I use a silver pencil to add paint chips and weathering, even drawing on small gauges. If you don't like how it looks just wipe off and try again.

Use a fine felt tip pen to add the small details, like small slits for levers or small dark boxes and things. The parts will be clear coated, so the shine or durability is not an issue.

For shadows get some pastel chalk and rub it on some course sandpaper into a fine powder. Use a dry brush to add shadows to recessed areas or to give the appearance of dirt. Wipe off the excess if you get carried away.

These pictures are of my Black Widow Cockpit, but these techniques can be used on any cockpit obviously.

Again, congratulations on your work so far, looks great!

Pappy

Forgot to mention, turn the control stick around!