[simpits-tech] lamps

[David C. Allen]

I soldered 576 wire lead lamps onto the 70 plus circuit boards I made for 
the two sets of  737NG light plates

Here is an image of one ship-set of  737NG light plates that are ready for 
painting and engraving

http://www.737flightsim.com/panels/pile_of_lp.jpg

Test fitting the FWD overhead panel Lightplates to the backing metal

http://www.737flightsim.com/panels/p5_panel_1.jpg

Test fitting the AFT overhead panel Lightplates to the backing metal

http://www.737flightsim.com/panels/p5_panel_aft1.jpg

David
www.737FlightSim.com

At 11:39 AM 6/15/2004, you wrote:
>David,
>
>         The T1 3/4 is the actual glass size, not the overall lamp, like a 
> 327. These are bi-pin units that go through the aluminum backing to 
> sockets on the pcb that mounts the front components.
>
>         At Wichita, I saw the display of Paramount Panels and could pick 
> up and closely examine the different panels. I saw the embedded wire 
> run/lamp combination. I also saw an EL illuminated panel. The old standby 
> that has the through panel Grimes edge lights was also on display. They 
> had one that was 1/2 and 1/2 old and new. With paint thickness in the 
> thousandths, I cannot imagine the engraver that is sensitive enough to 
> only cut the top layer and not remove the underlying one. Fascinating!
>
>         I did get an invite to visit Paramount, but since I live on the 
> other coast, it will have to be in the future.
>
>Fred Mahone
>
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