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crown
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retro tv cover
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April 11, 2012, 07:47:03 PM »
i am making a tv cover / box to made my lcd look like a a old tv need help with color .
our bus has all oak cabinits .but the microwave fridge washer coffe maker toster sofa and chairs
are all retro style and bright red.
so vote
how many for red & chrome ?
how many for wood & chrome ?
we like both so help us out thanks john / lidia
ps bus will be painted red
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Ed Hackenbruch
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #1 on:
April 11, 2012, 08:06:03 PM »
I vote for wood and chrome.......too easy to overdo the red
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crown
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 11, 2012, 08:18:30 PM »
some thing like this
first picture is kinda what i will build
second is color of microwave & fridge
last is 1950 rca logo
thanks john
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Jeremy
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 01:51:45 AM »
When I first read the question I thought "Why on earth would anyone want to do that?"
Then I saw the photo, and understood.
Red and chrome definitely, with comically-oversized knobs and switches - go for the full Flash Gordon effect
Jeremy
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crown
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 05:57:00 AM »
jermy '' flash gordon '' i like that thanks john
ok 80 views and just 2 votes come on guys vote
thanks john
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MEverard
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #5 on:
April 12, 2012, 06:10:27 AM »
Go with the red and chrome. The wood is beautiful. However, I think bright red is what you are looking for.
Good Luck,
Mike
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Oonrahnjay
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April 12, 2012, 06:41:36 AM »
Yeah, red and glitz.
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crown
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 11:31:02 AM »
so far the votes are for red any more votes ??
thanks john
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Len Silva
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 11:41:57 AM »
Where did you get that image of the TV? Very cool. If you have the capability of making something of that quality, you might very well find a market for it. Steam Punk is a movement that only seems to be growing, and that particular piece is one that I would consider having in my home.
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crown
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 01:20:50 PM »
len tell me more about steam punk ? and yes i am making one right now got the basics done need to find
switchs ect going sat to the flea market to see what i can find still not sure on color yet but had a new
thought of wood and add red panal for switchs and red rca nameplate plus chrome ? john
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Jeremy
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 12, 2012, 01:40:43 PM »
Here's a description of Steam Punk:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
I actually think this would be more an example of Retro-futurism though (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro-futurism
)
But I totally agree with Len that there'd be a market for flat-screen TV covers like this.
Jeremy
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Len Silva
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April 12, 2012, 04:27:49 PM »
Just Google Steam Punk and go to images, you'll see a thousand ideas. I think Jeremy may be correct but in my perception, steam punk is more functional than Retro-Futurism, which seems to go more to just art rather than function.
Some examples of steam punk that appeal to me is when someone converts an antique manual typewriter to a functioning computer keyboard.
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #12 on:
April 12, 2012, 07:05:33 PM »
Red & Chrome. Match the color of the bus
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crown
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April 13, 2012, 04:46:08 PM »
update the cover is built still need to paint it and put on knobs and trim going to be red
will post pictures when done looks great thanks john
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travelingfools
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #14 on:
April 15, 2012, 07:29:02 AM »
I gotta go with the wood... Really nice !
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Reply #15 on:
April 15, 2012, 07:36:01 AM »
i vote wooodified n chrome... but my wife had me do red and chrome retro 50's look in the kitchen....
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #16 on:
April 15, 2012, 07:45:47 AM »
Red enamel and brushed stainless... Slightly different effect than chrome.
Brian
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Hobie
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Re: retro tv cover
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Reply #17 on:
April 15, 2012, 08:52:02 AM »
Absolutely brilliant idea! I'm with Len that you may find yourself in business making these. I'd put the wood one in my home. Plus it would be a fun project.
Here is a link to a Steampunk busnut:
http://steampunkworkshop.com/bus1.shtml
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crown
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Re: retro tv cover
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April 15, 2012, 10:56:16 AM »
thanks guys for all the imput will be posting pictures sone thanks john
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crown
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April 19, 2012, 07:39:17 PM »
update its taking longer then i thought. as i am using auto paint. needed to prime and sand about 5 coats
of primer. then 4 or 5 coats of paint . sanding that now to put on 2 or 3 more coats hope to finsh this week
end and install. hope to post pictures next week. thanks john
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