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    I used SMS C/F decal for the dash, but it was too light and a bit coarse/high contrast for the look I wanted. So I tinted it with Tamiya Smoke and...

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:05 PM
    
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    Key switch for the ignition is done.

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:04 PM
    
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    I started machining the switches for lights, blinkers, key, starter and windshield wipers.

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:04 PM
    
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    The gauges are done and loosely fitted to the dash.

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:03 PM
    
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    The reset knob for the trip odometer. Three pieces. The largest part of it is .030 in diameter and has the ribs machined into it.

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:02 PM
    
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    These are the gauge faces. I machined the parts and drew the art and printed them out. The needles are mounted to shafts (like real ones).

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:02 PM
    
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    These are the lenses I made for the gauges. The one for the vacuum gauge lens is already installed. The hole in the one is for the reset knob for...

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:02 PM
    
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    I made the needles for each gauge. They are different sizes and proportions because the gauges are three different sizes and two of the mid-sized...

    LHD Seven

    10-20-18, 01:01 PM