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| Pixelhugger:
I've thought a lot about that. It'll definitely follow the curve of the cab. It's likely to be a thin sheet of plywood. Or several thin sheets "built up" and recessed in a rabbet along the back. If the plywood won't work I may use 1/8" MDF covered with very fine gauge sheet metal which should look good with the metal details I plan for the front of the cab. I'm still working on how to integrate access into the back. Worst case scenario, I'll have to use 3 separate pieces, with an access panel in the middle, although I'd really prefer to follow the entire curve more precisely than that. |
| dema:
--- Quote from: Pixelhugger on April 21, 2004, 07:17:10 pm ---I've thought a lot about that. It'll definitely follow the curve of the cab. It's likely to be a thin sheet of plywood. Or several thin sheets "built up" and recessed in a rabbet along the back. If the plywood won't work I may use 1/8" MDF covered with very fine gauge sheet metal which should look good with the metal details I plan for the front of the cab. I'm still working on how to integrate access into the back. Worst case scenario, I'll have to use 3 separate pieces, with an access panel in the middle, although I'd really prefer to follow the entire curve more precisely than that. --- End quote --- If you make your access in the front of the cabinet you could always install the 5/8 or 3/4 mdf for support and then use the thin plywood or metal that you mentioned. The plywood/metal wouldn't have to support the rest of the unit then. The thicker pieces would give it extra support and the thinner material would give it the aesthetic look you're going for. Just an idea. |
| Pixelhugger:
--- Quote from: dema on April 21, 2004, 07:33:59 pm ---Just an idea. --- End quote --- ...and a very good one. :) |
| froggerman:
First off, wonderful cabinet. I am looking forward to following your progress. Just one question about the control panel overlay. If you are using buttons with little people on them, is it the best use of text to put Player 1 and Player 2 over them? Perhaps start or something like that. Just a very minor point. You do great work! |
| Pixelhugger:
Hmmmmmm.... another good point. I guess simply START would be sufficient. |
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