[simpits-tech] F16 cockpit panels

Sun Jun 13 21:11:26 PDT 2004

The panels are made with a computerized engraver I purchased a few years
ago. I have only recently gotten the engraver to work and am just getting
the first panels made.

Allen

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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Eddy Kuipers
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 2:30 PM
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Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] F16 cockpit panels

Looking really, really good Allen.

Are these home-made?
If so, with what machine tools?

Thumbs-up,
Eddy "Climber" Kuipers.

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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] Namens Allen Buffington
Verzonden: zondag 13 juni 2004 20:35
Aan: 'Simulator Cockpit tech list'
Onderwerp: RE: [simpits-tech] F16 cockpit panels

Thanks, Marv.
Most of the panels are 3-piece units. The top layer is .020" bright white
plastic with a matte black finish. The lettering is engraved to a depth of
.003" to .005" and really lets the backlighting transfer through. The middle
layer is 3/16" clear acrylic. And the bottom is 1/16" black plastic for the
backing plate. The backing plate is cut out where all the lettering is to
allow backlighting and also around where the switches and pots go so that
the mounting nuts are recessed into the panel and the panel can be flush
mounted to the console.
~Allen

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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Marv De Beque
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:51 AM
To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F16 cockpit panels

Allen,

The artwork looks stunning!

Are these one-piece plastic, or is that a metal backing plate on the back?

If it is metal, can you counterbore the back to hide the nuts for the
switches and pots?

I love the subtle detail with rounding the panel edges.  Great work!

Marv

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