repo_man

*Ah-HAH! moment*

See if there are any vinyl/advertising places where you are. I had some vinyl decals cut for my car club a few months back.

When they cut the vinyl they have a machine that cuts it, its -very- precise and can cut -very- small. When I had mine done he accidently pushed the wrong setting and cut the stencil 3mm tall

Go to one of those places, take them the script, most will have a scanner setup so they can scan your script, then cut it. Rather than needing the actual script, you need the wide sheet of vinyl left when they cut it. Use that as a stencil and save from cutting it out yourself. Just see if they have any less tacky vinyl, it might be hard(er) to remove. This will give you a crisp, defined stencil you can use.

Just tell them you need it for a outline for paint, they'll get it.

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Indy - I like that LED "spotlight idea"... I took a look (virtual mindscape) at the surface area that will be available once all the components are installed. I think that there might be space for a spotlight, but I will need to wait until I have the case partially assembled as what I imagine things will look like is often-times not what the end result is... -lol

Thanks for the idea Repo.

There is indeed a couple of sign shops nearby that I think could perform the service that you suggest... it's just that I am being selfish with this one: I want to do as much of the work myself.

I suppose that if I were to out-source this aspect I would go to laser engraving on cast acrylic. The efect is really, really, really cool.

So here is the plan so far.

1. Give Ice's recommendation the 'ol College-try.
2. Attempt another technique that involves regular paper and UV ink
3. Give Repo's recommendation a whack (out-sourcing).

If I can not get it right I will shift gears again and think about Indy's spotlight idea that would illuminate "parchment"...(?)

Thank you all for your help and recommendations - much appreciated.

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Any time my friend

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TnB= Gir

I like the lazer etched idea. But I understand the fact that you want to do as much yourself as possible.

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TnB - I like the laser etching too, it looks really good when illuminated.

But, yeah.... I gotta try getting similar (I use the word, "similar" rather loosely - lol) results myself first.


Right now I am taking a break from drilling and counter-sinking 32 holes....



... okay, back to the grindstone soon.

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Looking forward to picture pr0ns!

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Halo2Vista

keep up the good work, i hope you'll actually post pics soon of the build and not the carbon fibers, or the acrylic you were working on. and if it makes you feel any better....
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I should have something by Sunday.

I am taking this segment very slowly as I have way too much time invested at this point to muck it up by allowing my wayward mind to wander while drilling holes.

The depth tolerances are measured in microns.... well, sorta -lol. In hindsight I should have gone with thicker walls (1 + 1/16") for the radiator panel windows, but I am way past the point of no return.

Finished another carbon fiber angle, but broke the mold again. No worries... only have one (maybe two) more to do.




<off topic>
Everyone in the Northern Hemisphere enjoying the Spring?

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I LOVE the almost constant rain during the spring where I live. Rain always cheers me up while everyone else gets depressed. Odd, but I love it.

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Halo2Vista

what the hell's that supposed to mean?!?! i'm jk. it's sunny right now, this is the first time in about 2.5 weeks we've seen the sun again, it's actually pretty warm, 60-65+ F in Oregon. why do you ask syr?

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