This is the process used to build the RC-135 scene. Every major component was built, then examined for improvements. Marking up quick renders was an efficient way to evaluate the model for further enhancements to improve the over all scene. 

The product shot piece was made using a combination of box modeling, Spline lofting and some imported vector outlines.  Most detail was made by adding edge loops and making extrusions. Extra detail was added using Normal maps made by baking highly detailed geometry out of ZBrush or using Quixel to emulate detailed geometry. Below is the scene lit with all the light sources found on a RJ 135 turned on. 

RC-135 workstation model with a Russian linguist  theme.

After enough of the early modeling had been developed it was then time to work out the camera position. This is a rendering of the early modeling stage where camera position was decided upon. 

Below is the scene lit with minimal light sources. Only using the individual workstation lights, Light from the monitors and a small amount of ambient light.