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

[Roy Coates]

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Marc Quintin wrote:


I just had a bunch CNC machined  ;-)  </gloat>


>
> I would use pvc or plastic tubing if I were you, easy to cut, glue and work with. In my project, I used  plastic
> tubing made for central vacium unit, they come in lenghts of 3 feet, have thin walls and you can also use the
> coupling for those to make the face plate
>
> Marc..
>
> >From: <jollyroger1650 at bellsouth.net>
> >Reply-To: Simulator Cockpit tech list <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
> >To: simpits-tech at simpits.org <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
> >Subject: [simpits-tech] What is the best way to make gauges?
> >Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 1:42:26 -0400
> >
> >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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Roy Coates.
Dept of Engineering.
Liverpool University.
E-Mail: r.coates at liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 794 4862