Dallas Rangemaster build [for my daughter] :-) Picture Heavy !

[komigenie]

Thnx Y'all for compliments ...

So to say, there is ne secret about design, is all Walmart spray paint, primer some dark silver metalic, and clear ....But i go only for Rust-Oleum brand ! 

BE SURE You drill all holes BEFORE you start finishing enclosure ...

First 2 coats of primer on sanded and degreased box , then sending again to smooth any marks from machining .. This SmallBear enclosure is nice, but man, really bad finish ... Also, be sure to leave every layer of spray painting to dry properly ...

After Smoothing primer go with first layer of paint, and then second .. allow couple days between layers ...  paint must be really dry to sending before clear finish, and WET send paper is ONE and ONLY smoothing ...  Now, before clear finish there is a STICKER ...

Just to let you know, i use to work like Painter, AirBrush designer, graphic designer and web page designer, so ... got some skills, but nothing really important for this pedal what ANY of you cant do it ...

So, i found original Dallas Rangemaster Box ....



... design original logo, and little modify - added outline ...



So, with designed vector logo, i CUT sticker on my Cinyl Cutter, a cheap one - Silhouette CAMEO : http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/ using The Paper Studio Self-Adhesive Vinyl - a GOLD one, ic not really Vinyl, is gold metal Self-Adhesive FILM, really think, but sticks good ...  http://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Die-Cut-Machines-Accessories/Metallic-Gold-Self-Adhesive-Vinyl/p/154222

Cut The sticker and apply on Enclosure, and on knobs ...

Now, clean and degrease gently with 409 and go for clear coat ... Applt 2-3 layers and dry between coats, so final wet sending and polishing can go without problems ...

Wet Sending neatly with 1500 or higher grit until you CANT feel raised sticker under clear finish ...

When you finish sending, finish will be mat, but you can polish by hand using MAAS Metal Polishing Cream ... http://www.walmart.com/ip/38068388?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101&adid=22222222227026236533&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=52592308631&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=84472980671&veh=sem

... actually, i use MAAS for ANY polishing ... on ANY surface and ANY finish ... using cotton cloth and finishing with microfiber cloth ...

So there You go ...

i attach .eps file and .pdf file for anyone who want to use same logo ....

[AntKnee]

Sweeeeeet!

[Martan]

Dude, thats a really great approach!

Just one more question:

Once you cut out the decal, how did you line up all of the little pieces on the enclosure?

I would go crazy just lining up the letters on "input"

[darrenw6000]

AMAZING! WELL BUILT

[komigenie]

Dude, thats a really great approach!

Just one more question:

Once you cut out the decal, how did you line up all of the little pieces on the enclosure?

I would go crazy just lining up the letters on "input"

There is transfer paper made to apply decals to surface ...  https://youtu.be/_3EfD0auu3k

... go to 4:40 of this video !

:-)

[nzCdog]

hot! thanks for the pics, that's a treat

[selfdestroyer]

This is art.. simply art.. I love it. Insane detail.

Cody

[Jebus]

Beautiful build, great job!

[peterc]

Amazing!

[pryde]

Fantastic gift!

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[rsampaio]

Wow! I have no words, this is too amazing

[mrclean77]

Nice build & super-cool present from Dad!

I am most impressed with the marks around the controls knobs and the labels on the actual knobs. Pro or not, that is surgical work there!!!

[beneharris]

Wow, that truly is fantastic. *starts slow clap*

[Lubdar]

Whoa!!!

[komigenie]

Thnx guys  :-)