A very quick update...
Was going to finish the case before I added these images, but I got a bit over excited and started the update.
I just completed 2 of 3 of the anodised "bands" that finish the case lid. The result is exacly what I hoped for!
Dont know how long the next one and the facia will take, but these images give a pretty clear impression on what the finished result will be...
First how I made them... I used the same bending rig as before, this time though I put the origional mesh in as well as the strap. 2 benefits to this..
1. Gives me a very accurate fit, mm perfect in fact with little effort.
2. No measuring or compansating for the mesh in my calculations Yey
Pretty easy this time, in fact a 20 minute job at most.
And now the results
The level of precision required scared me off starting this job for a few days. Turned out a lot easier than I thought. Any small gaps you spot here will disapear when its screwed together. Nothings fixed yet.
Unlike the sheet steel I used before, the alu is a lot easier to manipulate, and is forgiving of mistakes (just bend back)
I'm getting excited. Going to try and not get too drunk tonight (My mates away to Australia to live, tonights his leaving do). If I dont have the shakes too bad tomorrow, I might get the majority of the exteriour done!