Very nice PLA results! I always have a really hard time sanding that stuff and getting it to look clean.
Next, I made the doors. I started with some layers of gray color and clear coat. I designed and printed an opening mechanism. After processing it was painted silver. And then the doors were done. Also made a test if everything fits. Also made a test together with the LED panels. Now only some small details are missing.
Perfect. At that size, it looks like it should be cast in Bakelite. It has that old-timey radio feel to it.
Finally another update on the WOPR For the LED panels I still needed to build a small shroud. I simply cut some acrylic into shape and painted in in the same color as the panels itself. They were put into place just by some double sided tape. If you know the movie, you know that the WOPR has some lables all around. At first, I wanted to make a stencil and spray it on, but watching the movie again, made me realize, they just used some vinyl to make the lables. So, I went over to my vinyl cutter and made my own. And attached them already. To start the computer and LEDs later, I needed some buttons. They should not be visible from the outside, So I put them behind the cover at the front. Programming the LEDs was now the last step. Its really a bunch of code. Here you can see a picture from the work in progress, but it already shows the effect pretty good. Now, I will install the LED panels and work on the cable management. And then its time for some final pictures and a video.
Amazing. Finally someone has completed a WOPR! They usually make it to the LED then go awful quiet Congrats man it looks incredible.
The final result is flawless, remarkable work as usual, I am really impressed by the wide range of skills you're mastering, and the originality of your ideas.
One of my all time favourite movies and this has to be one of my all time favourite builds. I totally love it, wonderful work.