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vrf:

I don't know... that metal is in really rough shape. You should probably have it sandblasted, patched up with Bondo and then re-painted. Get rid of the holes and rust streaks, make it look new again.

The danger lights are cool, though.   ;)

Billy_Goatfeet:


  Bender - I considered the other day how cool it would be to actually create that with real metal, it would be awesome.  I am looking into local scrap metal retailers just to at least see what is available but I think it would be a difficult build for me.  Likely printed but I might try to do something with the lights, it might be cool to wire them up for real.


 vrf - Thanks!  Heheh, yeah, the biggest problem with the design is that it's going to require a restoration straight away!!  I don't know if it's legible, it is micro type, but under Danger and Caution it says "Low on Credits".   :lol





DeLuSioNal29:

Just checkin' in.  Any progress on your control panel?

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Billy_Goatfeet:

  Bump!

  I am back, it is amazing how 2 years can get behind you (almost to the day).  I know many others in the hobby have had 'life get in the way' and I am no different.  Frankly it was too depressing to browse here just to be reminded how my simple project was stalled.   This may now need to be moved to the 'Project Announcements' thread...

  Quick recap, I bought a brand new prefab showcase cabinet, all I needed to do was make a control panel, mame it and we're done.  How hard could that be?  Well...I have no tools or skills with carpentry like some of the amazing people on this site.  After years of delays, this summer I found someone nearby who posted a craiglist ad for a 'shop for rent'.  You could bring your project for him to build or build it yourself with his tools and guidance.  I chose to build it with his assistance and it was a lot of fun and very enlightening.  It really gave me a new appreciation for all the projects I have seen here over the years.  It is a 4 player frankenpanel of sorts but I am trying to make it as tastefully as I can.   I completed my woodwork, sanding, priming, and painting.  I had the artwork printed and installed all of the hardware and have begun the wiring.  Pretty psyched to be at this stage with no major hurdles left.  Still have a few more parts to order and we are good to go.  Posting some update pics to show where things are at right now.  CP art design has changed from previous examples.  Still grungy but toned wayyyyy down.  Working on the Marquee now.  Will post more pics as the project progresses.  Thanks for reading!





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