I was originally planning a 6 pack of switches left of the PFD and below the G5. 2 P-mag switches, IBBS switch, Alt Field, Batt Master, and maybe an avionics master.

I reasoned that even if I decided against a Avionics master or whatever, I could stick the field breaker in the empty hole or something.

Well, plans change. I ended up going with the big chrome start button from stein, a 3 position locking Honeywell switch for batt/alt master, and matching honeywell switches for P-mags and IBBS. Based on assurances of my Avionics guru, I'm not doing an avionics master either.

So, I was ending up with an empty hole, and worse, the spacing looked absolutely goofy with the big start button.

I didn't get any pictures before I fixed it, but trust me, it was goofy looking.

I debated on whether to just leave this, plug the empty hole, or go for a different layout with some kind of faceplate or recessed start switch.

Ultimately, what I arrived at was a simple dime/dollar patch. I reasoned that I can do a vinyl stick on to cover up the seam. Then, looking around the shop I saw a rattle can of caution yellow and decided to see what it might look like if I made the dime portion look like an intentional insert. I've got to say I really like teh look and will likely leave it this way.

I also scuffed and prepped the panel and vent sub panels and then shot them with satin clear. I've included a photo of the brand of clear coat I used for future reference.

My plan at this point is to install the panel & all the stuff that goes in it, then label it. Once I've flown for a while and determine that I don't want to make any panel changes, then I can do another layer of clear over the labels if need be.

I also took a long hard look at spacing for the engine control knobs and believe that I have room to install the big three plus alt air and oil cooler all on the knob sub panel. I started looking at this because I was considering putting the toga button on this panel next to the throttle. Still not sure if I'm going that route or if it makes more sense to put it a little higher

I measured the knob size, as well as how far they stick out from the panel based on a mixture control cable I got somewhere or another, and think that this spacing will work nicely. Pilot drilled the sub-panel and will come back to this later, but here's a picture for future reference.