scratchbuilding tv

[lotuz]

is there any tutorial to scratchbuild a tv?
i will put tv to my aa skyline.

[Gafoto]

I know how to build a nice flatscreen of any size that has no image (is just black) LMK if that interests you.

[lotuz]

Originally Posted by Gafoto

I know how to build a nice flatscreen of any size that has no image (is just black) LMK if that interests you.

really? how to build a nice flatscreen without image??? please tell me....

[Gafoto]

Materials:

I use a thick, clear plastic that doesn't bend too easily, its packaging for a paintball gun. Something as thick as a 1:18 windshield is too thick, the plastic viewing windows for the diecast car boxes is too thin. Something that doesn't bend too much is good but you can usually get by with a variety of materials, as long as they're clear.
For paints I have just used spray paint. For the back part of the tv (will be explained) you can actually use almost any type of paint but for the sills it is helpful to have spray. And of course some type of model glue.

Preparation:

With the plastic material in hand just cut it to size. It doesn't matter what shape or size really as long as you can cut a sill to match. Once you have the shape make a thin sill (usually in four pieces) for the front edge of your tv. This makes the screen look inset (see link) The sills should be the same general height and thickness to maintain the look that they're even. Fit them however you wish (I have two long ones and two slightly shorter ones that fit inside the others) but make sure to have a tight fit on the edges.

Construction:

To create the glassy look of a screen you need to have the black color (no matter how glossy) to transmit through the plastic. Simply put, just paint one side then flip it over. I usually put some packing tape on one side and just spray. This works for the sills too but I tend to paint them chrome and chrome doesn't transmit well through clear so they stay face up. Once you have some small sills just glue them onto the front of the TV. You now have flat screen. To get an idea of what mine look like check out the link below:

http://community.webshots.com/album/89153182NqmSeM

If anyone needs more pics I can post some. Overall though this is a very simple piece.

[lotuz]

thanks....
but, it will be better if you put images on your tips ,so we will be more understand...
btw, please look at my skyline in my new thread....

[lotuz]

aarrgh... where i can find free image hosting?

[Gafoto]

Try webshots. Thats what I use but as you so deftly pointed out you often can't link images from there.

[lotuz]

Originally Posted by Gafoto

Try webshots. Thats what I use but as you so deftly pointed out you often can't link images from there.

i'll try it...
btw, do you know how to scratchbuilt a sound system?