do a search on youtube and see how the custom shops are making panels. if you dont plan on making a bunch, i dont see a reason to make molds. plus, if you want a stock style its pretty simple and wont take up much time.
for the more advanced stuff, most guys are making a base panel out of mdf and then stretching fabric over that panel in the areas they want depth. put a little resin on the fabric and you have a pretty stout piece. cover that in a thin layer of foam and then stretch your final material and youre close to done.
it still will take a LOT of work if you want a detailed part, but it can be done.
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