Farnsworth Discussion

Good work dude, what brown did you use?

For the ones of us in the uk, I have for a source for some of the parts! Im waiting for the red lens and the left knob to turn up! Then I will post pics and information
 
I used a Rustoleum spray paint that just says 'Texture.' It has a VERY (and I mean very as in almost non-existant) subtle grit to it. Gives the body a great grip. I only aplied 1 coat so some of the gold shows through.
 
Am I mistaken, or is the outside of the Farnsworth a darker brown this season than it he first couple? It looks almost black now.
 
I'm really looking forward to starting my build, most of the stuff is on order! I think I have found a source for the 202 switchcraft button as well!
 
Ok I don't know if this helps anyone. I picked up one of the compack today. It is a little small for the 2 facplate I have here. It could be used but there is gap all the way round. Plus you can see the hing and the clap. If a small glap and the hing and clap isn't a problem then you could use it. Hope this helps.
Mark
 
Having trouble finding rotary switch with a low enough profile to fit in the case.
Anyone have any suggestions?
 
There is a picture of one of my Fransworth on page 31 of this thread. My post # 758. All the plate on that page is like one of the plate I have.! I don't have a picture of the other Fransworth. But the opening is the same. I also don't have a picture of the compack in the hole. I will see if I can get one up.
Mark
 
Remember to put the side plugs in AFTER the switch is in place or they may end up being in the way.
I had that problem on my first one.
 
My 2 Fransworths. The one on the left was made with the plate 1st offer here on the RPF. The plate was a present. It had lights and sound but it was a vioce recorder from target and it broke when I drop it. The one on the right was from the 2nd run here. It does have a ringer and the light flashes when ringing!
Mark
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Ok here is a picture with the Dollar store compack. You can see a small gap around it. It could be use but you would have to glue it yo something to hold it in place. Plus you would see the hing and the claps.
Mark
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That looks great. Although those two little tabs on either side of the compact lens have me concerned. If those tabs are on the inside of the compact they may still show up even after being spray painted.
 
Darth Saber yes if you paint the inside on the dome on the compact you will see the hinge and the clasp.Usless they are sanded off before you paint it. This will be hard but not impossible.
Mark
 
For the view screen I used a tap light on the one on the left. The one on the right is a vaccume formed lense I made. It is just sheet poly styreen. I polished it to make it look glossy.
Mark
 
What's a tap light guys? My knobs (left side) have turned up from a uk source, will post a pic let me know what you think!
 
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