Started assembly today as well.
Laid everything out to make sure the layout was right.
Installed the monitor support.
Went to work on my speaker shelf. I wanted to use an old pair of speakers I had lying around. I shortened most of the wiring a bit further after this photo was taken.
Decided I am going to hinge the control panel with dowels and supports on the side and use this latch on the front:
I finished everything attached to one side. I drilled the hinge holes for the back door and the control panel in the side on top but I am holding off on finishing the side on top because I need to get the plexiglass for the cabinet.
Definitely will need to touch up my paint after assembly. Not sure if its the humidity or my clumsiness but there are a few scuffs, mostly on the sides.
Also, next time I would do a better job with the pocket holes. Some are really difficult to get to. Also, at the bottom of the last picture you can see the light I bought for the marquee. Plan on installing a hardboard wall in front of the speakers and then lining the space with HVAC reflective tape. Probably overkill but why not.