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Old 06-22-2015, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alzictorini View Post
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The RLM plans are ideal as a template. I utilised a free tool called Serif Draw Plus (starter tool) to make the gauge face from the RLM plan and original items found in pictures on the internet.

My trial gauge was the FL20550/20555 (manifold pressure gauge).

The technique was to paste the RLM plan (scale 1:1) to white 1.8mm card. I did this three times cutting out the various layers. I PVA glued them together and painted this body black. I then cut out a dial and held it in place with a piece of which was bent over at the back allowing it to be turned from the rear when a clear cellophane cover was place over the front forming the gauge.
do i misunderstand or are you building this at 1;1 scale
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