[simpits-tech] RE: What is the best way to make gauges?

[John Miguez]

You cal also buy 1/8" or 20 gauge PVC sheet and cut it out.  Unlike the
harder plastics, it isn't so brittle.

John

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Hommel [mailto:rhommel at tacoma.net] 
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 3:39 AM
To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] What is the best way to make gauges?

Gee, can you cut plastic pipe?

Keep 'em Flying
Rob Hommel

At 10:42 PM 9/29/2004, you wrote:
>Hey everyone...
>
>I want to construct my own gauges for my 109 pit.  I do not want them
to 
>be working, just simple gauges that look authentic.  I was thinking of 
>using soup cans, painted black.  I have a book that has every gauge the

>109 had.  SO I would simply make a good copy, glue it on a soup can,
and I 
>have my gauge.  Cover it with a piece of plexiglass.  The problem
though 
>is how to make the very thin rims on the upper face of the gauge.  Not 
>sure what to do.  Would love to hear from you guys
>
>thanks
>
>D
>
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