Don't forget to put some sort of weird, colored light/lamp on it somewhere.bpaige wrote:I have long admired Hilltop170's instrument panel. I used his method to make one for myself.....
1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
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GAHorn
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Re: 1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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bagarre
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Re: 1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
It would be nice to somehow roll the outer edge of that panel to dress it off some.
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bpaige
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Re: 1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
I disagree. The shape dresses it up nicely. Paint and instruments will polish it off.
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bagarre
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Re: 1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
Either way, it will look very nice.
I gave a lot of thought about going this route as well. But I personally like the dress cover too much to give it up.
I gave a lot of thought about going this route as well. But I personally like the dress cover too much to give it up.
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GAHorn
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Re: 1952 and prior Floating panel drawing
I use the false panel to hide/position GOR (Grain of Rice) instrument lighting.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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