[simpits-tech] Engraving font

[Allen Buffington]

Then do I understand correctly that this diffused area is
actually the clear plastic sanded to create a "frosted"
effect?
~Allen 

-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Gene
Buckle
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:20 AM
To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Engraving font

> Thanks Gene,
>
> I noticed on some real panel photos that they have what
> appears to be a translucent material around the rotary
switch
> cutouts to backlight the knobs, is this also paint?
>
It's not an additional material.  The area is sanded or etched
in such a
way as to create a light diffuser to force the maximum amount
of light
into a trans-illuminated knob.

g.


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