I am having the complete set (10 panels)printed on mat vinyl adhesive.
Will use the same idea as Brian did for the Airbus (pic below)
So far it is a one shot deal with the printer (US)
price in the $150 range
If any interest for a bigger run, PM me.
Great Idea Jack.. Let us know how they look, I bet they will be stunning.
Hi Jack
I tried to PM you, but for some reason the board will not take the PM message!!
Trust you are well. Are these vinyl panels for the 737? if so, then please count me in for a set
Regards
David
Hey David it worked..got 4 of the same PM from you...lol
Sean, the pic is from Brian Williamson, he cleverly used mini pushbuttons as fake brakers . They are available on Ebay by bags of 100 for real cheap.
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This is a rough sketch of what I intend to do.
Vinyl text strips are laid on an acrylic strip and that strip is laid on a panel.
Real holes are drilled in the panel to insert the mini pushbuttons.
I will get a backlightable sample very shortly and report.
Jack
Sorry about that - according to my PM "Sent Posts", they did not go, I must raise this with Trevor. Apologies for posting here, but I need to continue until I can sort out the PM with Trevor
Your idea looks great and I had not realised that we could backlight them - even better.
Regards
David
Hey Jack, can I ask why vinyl sheets? Is this for added durability or does it give better backlighting ability? I'm wondering what the difference might be from adhesive paper or transparency film.
Ken.
Durability and contrast. will not be shiny black but flat (matte)
Expecting a sample.
JP
I would be interested in a set as well Jack if they turn out looking halfway decent. Great idea.
scott
U know me Scott...never makes it half way! has to be good!
:laugh: :laugh:
Here we are Guys
Got the sample .
-Adhesive matt vinyl
-All white dots are cut out
-White circles are left as is (no breakers)
-Can be backlighted if applied to a clear or colored acrylic subpanel
I will contact the Printer for a firm estimate for a group order of the set of ten panels
So far 7 of you are interested.
Speedbird, Ford GT40,XOrion,Maurice,Sean Nixon, FSAviator and Myself.
Please add your name if serious about ordering.
Picture one :daylight
Picture two ,backlighted
Those are nice. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for making this happen, Jack
Warren
Jack
Up to your usual high standard - as if there was any doubt :)
I am very happy with the sample - go for it
Regards
David
Ditto
Looks great Jack. Im in!
Scott
Before the Go Ahead on printing, I have to check the final size ratio of the templates.
I have checked every possible source on the net and forums and the dimensions are conflicting.
This is a call to Ivar (real panels) and Mike Leavy (real airplane) or anyone having access to the real 737 gear.
I need
-the precise diameter of the CB holes(mm or ")
-And the dims of mainly P6-1 / P6-2 / P6-3/P-18
Count me in Jack!
Thanks,
Rob
Hey all, ill get those dimentions but it will prob take a week. Im out flying now but without a tape measure. O and incase anyone was interested.. The cb panels on the 737 are not backlit. There are cb flood lights that light the panels controlled from the overhead. Always fun when working out a system problem at night looking for cb's. Always keep your flashlights handy!
Mike Leavy
Thanks Mike
Just PA the crowd back there..."this is the Flightdeck, any passenger carrying a tape measure, please contact one of the flight attendants...
BTW WE SIMMERS always improve on Boeing design, hence much needed CB backlighting. :laugh: