Here's a quicky update:
Work continues on the LCD panel. Placed it on the case with the side panel for positioning.
Testing for clearance...
After that I decided to get the smaller lettering glued on.
A closeup shot (don't mind the mess, the letters will be painted):
Here's a shot with the protective sheet peeled off. I screwed up by spilling CA glue all over the front of the panel.
Now I got some polishing to do!
A couple shots with the ccfl's behind it. Looks like the opaque black acrylic isn't as opaque as I thought. Will have to
cover the back of it with something to keep the red from showing through.