Hi Gang!
Time for that "End of the Weekend Update"! Made some real forward progress on the 1/4 scale cockpit! ENJOY!
Worked on the nav computer by adding reflective tape to the interior
I designed and laser cut an interior shelf for the LED strips that go behind the lower instrument panel
Tough to see in place
Adding the reflective tape
I then laser cut a trim piece for the lower instrument panel
Filler
Panel
I laser cut a back plate to make room for the zips ties
Designed a cover plate
Although its the back side I wanted to add some visual interest
Laser cut a trim ring on the window frame
Perfect fit! Now the window is framed and stationary
Time to get these edges started! I used masking tape and pressed to highlight the edges - then used an xacto knife to cut the unwanted material
After cutting the shape around the window I peeled the tape away revealing the basic shape of the window edge
For $1.88 I picked a couple of large "For Sale" signs at the local Wally World! I then cut the basic shape
I adhered to the window using both E6000 and Super Glue
We then wait...
Using a sharp blade I trimmed the edges
And of course... Filler
Interior side needs filler
First round of filler and primer
Not the cleanest edges but hey... forward progress!
With more sanding and filler comes a nice smooth edge...
I worked around the window in sections
I like it!
Lots of primer filler!
Last section!
I cut these two little tabs and adhered to the interior side of the opposing edges the final piece will rest
I forgot to take a pic but you can see the tab on the interior side
Letting the filler dry
Now comes the best part of the weekend! I created this arch with those odd looking notches
Hey Now... we have the start of a canopy!
This was really difficult to figure out all the different lengths, edges, etc
I THINK I got the lengths correct
So Cool!
I then started to box in the beams - no electronics so no worries
I laser cut these pieces
Need to trim just a little bit
Interior beams boxed in and upper panel in place
Still more work to do but we're DEF making some progress
And this...
Is where we are!
GREAT WEEKEND!
More to Follow to include pics from the Dallas Show! Stay Tuned!