TW Faceplate?

[Lonely Raven]

Update! See Post #13 for photos!

Anyone have a spare Trainwreck Express faceplate I can have? Any spare one you have that would fit the ceriatone chassis. I have a project that might help us all with custom faceplates, but I need a faceplate to build up a template.

It doesn't have to be pretty, can be wood or plastic, as long as I can use it as a guide to build a digital template. In fact, I think I should be able to return it when I'm done...but just in case it would be great if it's a keeper so I have it as reference. I'll pay shipping if that helps.

I'm just trying to save myself from having to order a faceplate from Nik, which would take a couple weeks to get here and cost too much because of shipping.

PM or E-mail me: LonelyRaven@hotmail.com

[UR12]

PM me. I already have a digital layout in Correl that I can send you. Jeanne at BnP lasers also has one made up and you can order from her pretty quickly.

[Lonely Raven]

Thanks Dana, PM sent!

[Lonely Raven]

Can onyone tell me how thick of a faceplate can be used on the Trainwreck? How thick are the wood ones? 1/16th? Can 1/8th be used?

Thanks!

[Richie]

1/16"... you can use 1/8" But, you have to use pots,jacks and switches with the longer shank on them. The standard size bushing won't work on the 1/8" panels.

[Lonely Raven]

That's what I was afraid of. The only stock I could find locally was 1/8th inch.

Well, at least it will be good for practice.

Thanks for the info.

~Eric~

[dartanion]

I just had some custom ones made by Nik that look like this:

[Lonely Raven]

That's kinda cool.

Well, if all works out, I'll be able to make us some faceplates.

If I can get back to work today, (my day off) I'll do a test run using the files provided by some members here and one I drew up myself.

[mumford]

If you still need one, PM me-- I've been hoping to get a non-gold one.

[Lonely Raven]

I happen to be at work working on this now. Having software issues.

I have Adobe Illustrator at home, and I worked up my own faceplates from some dimensional drawings provided by a forum member...but apparently this version of Corel Draw will work with every version of Illustrator files...except Illustrator CS3 apparently.

The file that Dana provided looks right, but is showing a heaight of 2.5 inches, and is messing two lines that form the rectangle of the faceplate. So it's not working exactly as I thought.

Are the faceplates 2" or 2.5". The two drawings I have show different things!

oh wait! don't we have directions in the files section for how to make a TW cab? I bet it's got dimensions there for the faceplate.

[mdroberts1243]

I happen to be at work working on this now. Having software issues.

I have Adobe Illustrator at home, and I worked up my own faceplates from some dimensional drawings provided by a forum member...but apparently this version of Corel Draw will work with every version of Illustrator files...except Illustrator CS3 apparently.

The file that Dana provided looks right, but is showing a heaight of 2.5 inches, and is messing two lines that form the rectangle of the faceplate. So it's not working exactly as I thought.

Are the faceplates 2" or 2.5". The two drawings I have show different things!

oh wait! don't we have directions in the files section for how to make a TW cab? I bet it's got dimensions there for the faceplate.

The faceplate I have from Nik is 1/32" shy of 2" and about 1/8" shy of 17" long. The input jack is centred 1" from the left edge, then the six holes (input, bright, volume, treble, mid, bass) are 1 1/8" apart. Presence is 2" away from bass. Standby, power, and pilot are spaced 1" apart, with pilot centred 1" from the right edge.

[Lonely Raven]

That sounds right on with one of my drawings, Mark. Thanks!

I have my first plate cut out, I'll take photos after I get some dinner.

[UR12]

It is supposed to be 2 ". the one I sent you was 2.5 . It was one that I used on my Liverpool combo build and I forgot about having to make it 2.5. Just take 1/4" from the top and bottom and you should be good to go.

[Lonely Raven]

Photos!

Sorry the images are kinda foggy. I just brought the Nikon in from the cold. I'll take better photos after everything thaws out and I have some more time.

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[Lonely Raven]

It is supposed to be 2 ". the one I sent you was 2.5 . It was one that I used on my Liverpool combo build and I forgot about having to make it 2.5. Just take 1/4" from the top and bottom and you should be good to go.

It's OK Dana. I only ruined one piece because the measurements were off, but the mistake helped me figure out some other stuff with the software. Once I get this dialed in where my picky ass is happy with it, I'm confident I can make some quality faceplates. I also figure out a way to get 1/8" stock to work.

Tell me if this does't sound like it would work:

I'll use 1/8" stock, but I use the laser to counter sink the washers and nuts to 1/16"! Rockin' idea me thinks!

Some better photos...I still need to sand seal this faceplate but hear ya are:

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