February 21, 2015
A roof is added to the pod. Using scrap peg board painted black, the roof is added. We latter made use of the holes in the peg board to insert Pixel LEDs into.
Several view port ideas where discussed quickly put to the test. The final idea was to use metal grating as windows to provide a unique and rustic look to the pod to carry the steam punk theme and also to limit the visibility of the seated patrons. We didn’t want chicken wire or chain link fence, it doesn’t carry the design pattern of our pod. We found some metal, wire mesh/grating (Helix Fairing Vent Mesh) that had a diamond pattern that worked well. We benefited from being able to “rust” the mesh and also use it as a spark fence.
View Port – Mesh Metal
Control panels were started. A steam punk theme is kept and panels are constructed using all sorts of odds and ends from piece parts of radios and other electronics. Two main, lighted panels are needed on both sides of the inside of the pod, facing the patrons. Size was somewhat limiting do to the expanded hinged movement of the doors.
Turn me on!
For the control panels, EL (Electroluminescent ) wire is used to add a neon tube look. Some LEDs are used to back light some of the knobs and controls. Programmable Pixel LEDs are eventually used as well, to add to the lighting effect.
The pod gets a coat of paint. The color chosen is “Rustic Red”. Paint was mixed on site using a variety of scrap gallon cans of paint. Haunters dumpster diving pays off again!
View Port View Inside to Pod
Loving it.