February 2, 2006

Since I found outthat the FADEC ACU doesn’t require panel mounting, it appears that there is now nothing left to go on the panel! Which means… It’s about done! So, my next task is to find a place that can flock the inside of the glovebox. Being in SE Michigan, it shouldn’t be an issue with all these auto suppliers around. It’s just finding someone willing to do a one off. Once the glovebox is flocked, I can rivet it to the panel, and start working out painting the panel.

I have neen messing about with some more screen printing, but I’m not getting the hang of it. I can make some really good quality screens, but actually applying the ink is not working for me! I ordered some white, yellow and black Nazdar enamel for the screen printing, and haven’t really had much luck with it yet. This enamel is durable enough for external use, so should be fine on the panel.

I’ve also had a mess about with rub down transfers that you make yourself, and they weren’t up to snuff at all. They had the stuck on look that I’m not happy with. I might order some Letraset rub down lettering from England and see how I fair with that.

Oh yeah… I haven’t been adding in the time I’ve spent messing with all this stuff to the aircraft total. I know I probably should, but it seems like most of the time has been somewhat fruitless. Well….. Maybe I’ll have it figured out soon.