Knobs!

One of the things I've not been happy about with my computer builds so far is the lack of any scale knobs and switches.  Cockpit details are available from a US manufacturer (for RC model aircraft) but the postage rates from the US are silly to say the least.

Riding to my rescue was all around good guy Bob Aucutt from America - Bob specialises in 1/6 scale character figures from classic TV and films, using a highly skilled seamstress and utilising 3D printing and resin casting to achieve the costumes and props that he needs.  He very kindly offered me some resin castings of his 1/6 scale knobs and switches... and I have been having fun with them.

This first device is a communications set up in typical 1970s Doctor Who style - an ex-army wireless set with some random gadgets attached.  One of Bob's dial-knobs is attached to the front centre, while a strange trefoil piece is higher up - I may use as that attachment as a power cord plug.

 This oscilloscope unit has another dial-knob attached.  I will add smaller buttons of my own to dress it up a bit.

In the following photos I have added dial-knobs, other strange knobs and paddle switches.  Once painted up this computer should look nicely detailed.

Bob has also hinted that he may let me have toggle switches - to be honest these are a holy grail as no retro equipment can do without these switches.  They are iconic... sort of.