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Post by knightdriver on Jan 30, 2009 19:17:26 GMT -5
Hey gang, Just thought I would post up the first look at my new dash with mocked up overlays installed. The original dash is the restoration project I had sent to Billy from Knight Designs. As you can see, it is a thing of beauty. Billy is a master craftsman and he has done a bang up job on restoring the dash to it's former glory, Actually, I would have to say better than it's former glory as we all know those studio dashes were kinda junky in real life. Anyways, here is a few pictures of the dash as it stands now. It's in black primer and the overlays are laid out using the original LED bars, digits and buttons. (The same as Brenons new electronics will feature). These are just mock ups and there is no actual electronics in this yet. I just did this for show. LOL. Overlays are my new planned Pilot Version with individual boards mounted to a main back board. (Screws not added to these test boards though). TV frames are Bo's for the moment. They don't quite fit so I just have them popped in the back temporarily. The countdown and voicebox are just the acrylics, no electronics and the buttons are just popped in the overlay. Also, as a special feature, I laid the overlays in as seen in the arrangements of the former licensed KITT replicas. I wanted to see how it looked like that. LOL. Not feeling it though. Anyways, these are just some tease pictures. More to come as things get rolling with this dash. Enjoy.
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andyg
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Post by andyg on Jan 30, 2009 19:38:12 GMT -5
OMG!! That is a thang of beauty.... ;D Those pilot style overlays look just...just..AWESOME!!! Nice mock-up job Brian! Looks KILLER!!! ;D Andy
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Post by ivirscar on Jan 30, 2009 21:42:16 GMT -5
A thing of beauty indeed!!! So that's 2 proud "daddys" in the same post!! What are the odds?!! LoL!!! You guys are makin me jealous ;D Billy can hurry up with that season 2 mold if he wants to! Brenon
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Post by ws6air on Jan 30, 2009 22:04:12 GMT -5
Make that three..... my God, that is incredible!!!Brian.... This makes me so anxious to get my stuff....AAAAAllll righty then. That mock up is truly amazing. not just saying that either...This is going in my Brian Folder... just jokin but true.... Looks freakin awesome... That IS going to be accurate as H#ll... WOW great job!!! Marc
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Post by ws6air on Jan 30, 2009 22:05:54 GMT -5
Oh ,one more thing...killer PANP buttons....just killer... That dash is not accurate is it? marc
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ivirscar
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Post by ivirscar on Jan 30, 2009 22:12:41 GMT -5
Those buttons are dead-on!
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Post by customkitt on Jan 30, 2009 22:15:32 GMT -5
Brian those overlays look cool. great job.... There should be another proud papa posting pics soon........ Where are you Paul? ??
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Post by The Board Master on Jan 30, 2009 22:21:29 GMT -5
Very nice, I'm quite impressed, the dash is great, the overlays are great, accurate is an understatement.
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Post by KentuckyKITT on Jan 31, 2009 0:52:31 GMT -5
That dash is so awesome. Just ask Billy, while I was down there last weekend, I pretty much stared at Paul's the whole time I was there.lol The mock up looks fantastic. I can't wait to see this finished and lighted up inside the car. Oh and Brenon, I got to see the 2nd season dash under construction...and lemme tell you...WOW, can't wait til that's done.
Bryan
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Post by Wraith Innovations on Jan 31, 2009 7:34:37 GMT -5
Holy Poop!!! That looks amazing!
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Post by knightdriver on Jan 31, 2009 14:59:51 GMT -5
Thanks Guys,
This is defintly a group project.
Those I consider the best of the best in this hobby, working together to bring the most accurate products to market.
So far, I believe we are all batting 1000!
More to come for sure............. ;D
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Post by paulc on Feb 1, 2009 9:56:17 GMT -5
Brian, Looks great, and kinda similiar to something I unpacked a couple of days ago..... Thanks Billy! I'll have some pics tp share shortly, keep up the good work!
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KittCARR
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Post by KittCARR on Feb 1, 2009 11:31:46 GMT -5
Just beautiful, Brian. I've been wanting to see some pics of your dash for a while.
Definately worth the wait. Enjoy it man.
Joey.
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Post by ws6air on Feb 1, 2009 13:55:54 GMT -5
agreed...awesome work
marc
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Post by ripperace on Feb 1, 2009 14:12:28 GMT -5
So Billy DOES have a 2nd season dash in the works??? Super cool! I'm not a fan of the "dash on dash" look of the pilot dashes, but the pictured dash is certainly a looker!
Oh yeah. Hi! I'm Ripper!
Ripper
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