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ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

I remember a recent query (from Niko I think) about panel lettering.  Let me share what I am doing.   

Objectives  

I prefer something removeable, rather than engraved or silk screened - provides greater flexibility in the future and I wanted to do it myself  

I wanted to use materials available locally - importing stuff to Australia is expensive  

I wanted something tough/waterproof.  

I wanted flexibility in the design eg use of Visio or a CAD package   

Solution  

Placard/label design was done using Visio (but any drawing package will work)  

[As an aside, once the full size label is done, print it onto clear adhesive label, stick it to the panel and use it as a template to drill your lamp/switch holes.]  

Use a Post Script color laser printer and print a mirror image on the Bottom side of an overhead transparency.  This will mean the print is on the underside of the slide and the print is protected by the plastic.  

White does not print on most printers, so white lines/text will be clear on the transparency.  Easy, spray a coat of white paint on the underside of the transparency (ie the same side as the print).    

The transparency will usually have a high gloss.  Gently scuff the top surface with a scotch brite pad.  Apply a light spray of clear satin acrylic - gloss gone!  

Apply some thin double sided tape leaving the backing on the panel side  

Punch the switch/lamp holes using a hole punch and trim the edges with a guillotine.  

Remove the tape backing and stick onto the panel.  

Voila!!!   

I tried this last night and the results are awesome.  Infinite flexibility in placard design, waterproof and wear resistant label, and it cost me nothing!  Attached is an example of one of the labels.  YMMV, but it costs bugger all to give it a try <grin>.  

Cheers,  

Ron <<label.pdf>>   

finishing

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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

For those who may be interested in how the labels came  out.

  

 cheers,

 Ron

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		           From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com    [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGANN,    Ron

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Subject: Panel    Lettering

   



   

I remember a recent query (from Niko I think) about    panel lettering.  Let me share what I am doing.    

Objectives 

I    prefer something removeable, rather than engraved or silk screened - provides    greater flexibility in the future and I wanted to do it myself   

I wanted to use materials available locally -    importing stuff to Australia is expensive 

I    wanted something tough/waterproof. 

I wanted    flexibility in the design eg use of Visio or a CAD package    

Solution 

Placard/label design was done using Visio (but any drawing package will    work) 

[As an aside, once the full size    label is done, print it onto clear adhesive label, stick it to the panel and    use it as a template to drill your lamp/switch holes.]   

Use a Post Script color laser printer and print a    mirror image on the Bottom side of an overhead transparency.  This will    mean the print is on the underside of the slide and the print is protected by    the plastic.   

White does not print on most printers, so white    lines/text will be clear on the transparency.  Easy, spray a coat of    white paint on the underside of the transparency (ie the same side as the    print).     

The transparency will usually have a high    gloss.  Gently scuff the top surface with a scotch brite pad.  Apply    a light spray of clear satin acrylic - gloss gone!   

Apply some thin double sided tape leaving the    backing on the panel side 

Punch the    switch/lamp holes using a hole punch and trim the edges with a    guillotine. 

Remove the tape backing and    stick onto the panel. 

Voila!!!    

I tried this last night and the results are    awesome.  Infinite flexibility in placard design, waterproof and wear    resistant label, and it cost me nothing!  Attached is an example of one    of the labels.  YMMV, but it costs bugger all to give it a try    <grin>.   

Cheers, 

Ron <<label.pdf>>    

finishing

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Rick S.

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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

Those are some knarley looking graphics Ron...nice bright colors!!



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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

Thanks Rick - I think ??



cheers

Ron 



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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

It was a compliment...It's nice to see something different than just plain ordinary text. I have no room to talk...my panel is being painted with "Faux Suede" paint as long as I can get the distributor onboard. Normally used for yacht consoles.



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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:18 pm Post subject: Panel Lettering

Now that I'd like to see!



My other half has pretty much lost her sense of humour about 'that thing

in the shed'.   In a vain attempt to resurrect her interest, I've asked

her to help with the interior 'decorating' and paint scheme design.  She

has no preconceptions about what a panel should look like - she

certainly did not like the sterile (ie GA typical) layout that I opted

for.  She wanted something a bit more (knarly??) to add interest -

that's why I needed a flexible way of designing removeable/disposable

placards that were robust enough to keep when the final decision was

made.  



To be honest, I did not like the colour or the way it looked to start

with (a little outside my comfort zone, not what I was used to).  But

with the colour coordinated wool upholstery, it will all fit together

really well and I am extremely happy with the outcome.  More

importantly, so is the missus.



Cheers,

Ron



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