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Title: Back wall 737
Post by: jackpilot on May 26, 2015, 07:50:11 AM

Finally... they're in ! After how many years??
Special wink to the "circuit breakers panels team" here. ;)
Get them out of the bag!! :D
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Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: wildcat02 on May 26, 2015, 07:57:22 AM

Very nice ! Top !

This job I also have to do ...

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: Bob Reed on May 26, 2015, 08:09:04 AM

Very nice indeed!

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: fsaviator on May 26, 2015, 11:10:46 AM

I still haven't mounted mine. It will probably wait until next year now

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: jackpilot on May 27, 2015, 10:08:23 AM

I would recommend having the decals sheets applied to a backer while the adhesive is still good.
I had it done professionally (around $100) by a signage shop, applied on a lexan sheet cut to decals measurements. No bubbles no wrinkles, neat job. After that they can wait for a while if you store them flat.

Then and only then .. ::) you will have to drill a 2mm hole centered (±) for each, use the screws supplied with the kit and apply the legends
approx 5-10 hours depending on your stamina! :D

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: fordgt40 on May 27, 2015, 11:19:38 AM

Jack

A good 10hrs at least! I used black acrylic sheet (avoids masking/painting the edges) and applied the transfers to it. A good tip is to put a few drops of Johnson Baby Shampoo into a tumbler of water. Then thoroughly wet the transfer and acrylic before mating them. The oil acts as a flattening agent and allows the transfer to slide and not grab. You can then use a flat plastic tool such as an epoxy mixer to run over the surface and remove any air bubbles.

I also made up a small locating cylinder the exact size of the CB circle, centre drilled it and used this as a guide to drill the screw holes. There is very little tolerance :(

Well worth the effort though

David

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: XOrionFE on May 27, 2015, 12:08:17 PM

I will have to either get going on mine and use it though I have a 732 now or pass on to someone else who wants to use them.

Scott

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: wildcat02 on May 28, 2015, 12:28:24 AM

I bought my CB panels at http://www.flybycockpits.com/. (http://www.flybycockpits.com/.) They are beautiful and detailed finishing.

I have saved a lot of work and time with it ... Only I just have to make the stickers with the Amp numbers.

Title: Re: Back wall 737
Post by: jackpilot on May 28, 2015, 03:39:07 AM

Scott: Worth every effort ! especially in a busy environment like the 200.
Will look terrific!
Jack :D

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