[simpits-tech] AGT Panels, quality???

[Steve Wilson]

Thanks, Richard, Marv.  I stand corrected.  Apparently Mr. Cos has been busy
expanding his offerings.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque at woh.rr.com>
To: "Simulator Cockpit tech list" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] AGT Panels, quality???


> The ones I saw were 3 layers. If memory serves, and they were opaque.  The
> holes were not bored on the back side to hide the nut for the switches.
>
> However, the look was excellent.
>
> Marv
>
>
> On 12/31/03 2:45 PM, "Steve Wilson" <mafsix at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hm - Marv, which of Peter's panels do you speak?  I got the whole suite
of
> > Viper panels from him, and mine are thoroughly backlightable.
> >
> > The downside of Peter Cos' panels is that they are really a kit that you
> > have to complete.  All switch and button holes are very precisely
"drilled"
> > out, but not the corner recesses for the mounting holes, nor the
mounting
> > holes themselves.  The panels come as a sandwich of two pieces of
> > plexiglass.  The top one is about 1/16" thick, and it's backside is
> > laminated with black plastic.  All of the switch designations,
lettering,
> > etc., are engraved on this surface, only in reverse, leaving a smooth
> > surface on the matte finished face of the panel.  The lower part of the
> > "sandwich" is a 1/8" clear plexi piece that has the same holes "drilled"
> > into it as the face panel.  A builder must finesse out the mounting
> > recesses/holes, paint the top of the backer white, and then assemble.  A
bit
> > of black is needed around the edges too to prevent light bleed.
> >
> > It's not as simple as an off the shelf solution, or the real thing if
you
> > can get it/afford it, but really looks nice.  I don't have mine in a pit
> > yet, but I've mocked up the whole set and they look *extraordinary.*
> >
> > The spiffy part of this deal is that Peter will work with you on your
> > project, especially if you need something a little different here and
there.
> >
> > Steve W.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque at woh.rr.com>
> > To: "Simulator Cockpit tech list" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] AGT Panels, quality???
> >
> >
> >> I am not impressed  with AGT as I was with the ones from Peter Cos in
> > Canada
> >> as far as looks go.  Peter's are not back-lightable, but are much
better
> >> looking than AGT by a long shot.
> >>
> >> AGT does have some nice looking locking toggles.
> >>
> >> Marv
> >>
> >> On 12/31/03 1:09 PM, "Jim K." <JimK at sisna.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Guys,
> >>> Say has anyone here ordered any of the panels that Aircraft Simulators
> >>> (AGT) sells???
> >>> What did you think of the quality and accuracy of the panels???
> >>> Any and all opinions are welcomed and appreciated.
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Jim
> >>>
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