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Title: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:47, 27 January 14
Hey you lot,

I'm looking at making up some batches of dust covers for the CPC range and later on offering a sort of custom made service where you can choose from a range of fabrics.

What I am looking for at the moment is images like the CPC logo which I can put on material badges to be sewn on to each dust cover as required. Any help finding suitable logo version would be fantastic.

@ Gryzor - How about a Wiki logo set of covers too?

Cheers all,

BB
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 01:49, 28 January 14
I don't have images but I'll buy ones for my 464 and 6128 Plus when they're done as they're currently stuck in some of those vacuum storage bags so they don't get covered in dust while they're in storage :D The only one I do have a dust cover for is my 6128.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:53, 28 January 14
The 464 is not a problem but I need to get my hands on a 6128 plus as it is now the only model missing from my CPC collection. TC upgraded my 464 plus to 6128 and I have a drive hanging off the back. Still all in good time eh but eventually one will be mine.

I'll sort you with the 464 though buddy never fear
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Munchausen on 16:23, 28 January 14
Sounds awesome. Isn't the 464+ the same shape/size as the 6128+?


For the logos, maybe the text from the top of the 6128 (in the right font of course) - "AMSTRAD 128k Colour Personal Computer" - with the three coloured slashes in there somewhere too?



Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:39, 28 January 14
Yeah that was one option I had in mind. Any digital images people could send me would be awesome and also ideas of something a little bit different too
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: redbox on 20:14, 28 January 14
(http://www.voodish.co.uk/articles/v-content/uploads/2008/09/commodore-logo.gif)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Bryce on 20:34, 28 January 14
Quote from: redbox on 20:14, 28 January 14
(http://www.voodish.co.uk/articles/v-content/uploads/2008/09/commodore-logo.gif)

:D

Bryce.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:17, 28 January 14
 :laugh:

Cough,.......
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 22:14, 28 January 14
Never seen so many reports and demands to ban, incarcerate, burn and damn to hell the offending member.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Devilmarkus on 22:54, 28 January 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 22:14, 28 January 14
Never seen so many reports and demands to ban, incarcerate, burn and damn to hell the offending member.

Did I miss something? I just got one report only  :'(
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: TFM on 23:07, 28 January 14
Time to get into sportswear again if you're too slow  :P


What's about a nice title picture of a game as logo? Or would it be too complex/big?

Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:32, 28 January 14
Quote from: TFM on 23:07, 28 January 14
What's about a nice title picture of a game as logo? Or would it be too complex/big?

Perhaps a programmer might contemplate doing a custom job and we could use an original screenshot? 8) ;D

I think the size of the material badge should be no bigger than a single sized cassette case. I've also got a few ideas on the go which I will share soon but would love the community to help in this decision as they'll be the ones looking at these things ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 00:20, 29 January 14
QuoteNever seen so many reports and demands to ban, incarcerate, burn and damn to hell the offending member.
You what mate ?  :o


BTW...

QuoteI'm looking at making up some batches of dust covers for the CPC range and later on offering a sort of custom made service where you can choose from a range of fabrics
try the french Crocodiles...

Amstrad CPC 6128 and 464 and TVTuner (80's French Advertisement) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu9Bmlk67Dk#)

http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/amstrad/images/pub/pub6128_1.jpg (http://amstrad.cpc.free.fr/amstrad/images/pub/pub6128_1.jpg)
(http://download.gameblog.fr/images/blogs/15324/41503.png)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:26, 29 January 14
Lol, I'd forgotten about these :laugh:

Filed, cheers MacDeath
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: TFM on 18:29, 29 January 14
Never understood where the crocodile come from...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 17:00, 30 January 14
Always makes me smile though maybe not quite so toothy as Mr Croc there ;D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: ced64k on 17:56, 30 January 14
The crocodile was created by the ad agency of Amstrad France.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 19:57, 30 January 14
QuoteNever understood where the crocodile come from..
at Amstrad France they had a printer incident, so some listings were dented as if bitten by a crocodile... and some customer/partners, seing that told them the had "long tooth" becasue you know, Amstrad took a lot of market share, especially in france.

hence the catchphrase : le mordant informatique. (the biting computing, approximately)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 21:48, 30 January 14
Yeah, but it's overly French I think... better something more generic or original. No screenshots though - how would anyone choose among the great titles anyway? :D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:13, 30 January 14
I'm probably gonna be able to justify 3 or 4 badges per machine as I'll be doing Amstrad, Sinclair, Commodore, Acorn, Oric, etc, etc so it'll be an option buyers can choose from a small handful of options.
On top of that, to help justify the cost of producing them, we will probably also sell the loose material badges as a separate product.

@Gryzor - Who knows we could maybe mount them on fridge magnets for you  8)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 01:16, 31 January 14
QuoteYeah, but it's overly French I think...
like from 1/3 to half the CPC sold in the world... ;D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: radu14m on 08:29, 01 February 14
Nice ideea BB!
Dust covers would be from hard plastic ? Did you plan to build them for the entire cpc range, including the plus models ?


Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 14:05, 01 February 14
Quoteincluding the plus models
good point, 464 and 6128 would use the same...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:55, 02 February 14
Quote from: radu14m on 08:29, 01 February 14
Nice ideea BB!
Dust covers would be from hard plastic ? Did you plan to build them for the entire cpc range, including the plus models ?




These would be material not hard plastic. Unfortunately I don't think hard plastic would be economical but I will ponder over that idea. There should be a choice of materials from leatherette to clear oilcloth to pvc coated fabric to standard lint free fabric.

We are actually fitting some Amstrad machines today and I have got here a 464, 664, 6128, 464+ and a CTM644 (Which would also fit CTM640).

Right at the moment we are working on a Memotech MTX and I'll post up some pics of that once complete.

I have never seen a 6128+ in the flesh so don't know if the size is identical to the 464+ or if there are any port covers in different place which need to be left exposed. If anyone can advise definitively that would be very helpful. Other monitors will probably have to be measured as I manage to lay hands on them.

What peripherals might people want covers for other than the DDI-1?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:22, 02 February 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 23:13, 30 January 14
I'm probably gonna be able to justify 3 or 4 badges per machine as I'll be doing Amstrad, Sinclair, Commodore, Acorn, Oric, etc, etc so it'll be an option buyers can choose from a small handful of options.
On top of that, to help justify the cost of producing them, we will probably also sell the loose material badges as a separate product.

@Gryzor - Who knows we could maybe mount them on fridge magnets for you  8)


Oh man, you really know how to spoil us :D


I think the 464 Plus is the same dimensions as the 6128 Plus; I can measure the one missing its tape cover and is still lying wrapped in plastic under the couch if you want ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 19:43, 02 February 14
Quotefridge magnets
I hope nope, as those are known to destroy both tapes and disks...




here we go :
(http://www.xtremequips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/imagesheres_your_disk.jpg)


(yeah, we are all old enough to understand the joke... or tragedy...)**








**this picture always crack me up...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 10:05, 03 February 14
Heheh :D But a 3" disk (broken of course) with a neodymium magnet inside it would be the ultimate ironic fridge magnet!
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: MacDeath on 20:19, 03 February 14
not "ironic" but "magnetic" (or perhaps ferrite ?)

QuoteBut a 3" disk (broken of course) with a neodymium magnet inside it would be the ultimate ironic fridge magnet!

>>wife see 3" disk
>>"another useless retrojunk from my nonetheless-useless man"
>>put it with the other Disks...
>>women and their useless and stupid habit to tidy what is already at the right place and need nothing from them.

MFW...
(http://memeguy.com/photos/images/mfw-i-browse-ratheism-10627.gif)


Damn... I know it was a shitty idea.


**AMSchan style.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 00:57, 04 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:22, 02 February 14
I think the 464 Plus is the same dimensions as the 6128 Plus; I can measure the one missing its tape cover and is still lying wrapped in plastic under the couch if you want ;)

The 464+ I have measurements for it's the 6128+ I don't have and whilst I'm told the shape is the same I would like to know if there are any inputs/outputs different to the 464+ that need to be considered as a user might not want to disconnect everything before slipping the cover on
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:05, 04 February 14
I mentioned we'd been working on a Memotech MTX cover and I'd promised you some photos,... well here they are
(http://s30.postimg.org/3p80vbbzl/MTX_Dusty_Covers_001.jpg)
(http://s12.postimg.org/li9b6nn7h/MTX_Dusty_Cover_001.jpg)
(http://s14.postimg.org/6owtc6641/MTX_Dusty_Cover_003.jpg)
(http://s28.postimg.org/o61ewifrx/MTX_Dusty_Cover_004.jpg)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: TheCorfiot on 04:17, 04 February 14
Yummy yum yum....
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Bryce on 09:21, 04 February 14
The only additional port on the 6128+ is the external floppy port. But you can see and measure the position of this cut-out on the back of a 464+ (behind the tape deck). It just hasn't been removed. All other ports are the same and in the same positions.

Bryce.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 12:40, 04 February 14
Quote from: Bryce on 09:21, 04 February 14
The only additional port on the 6128+ is the external floppy port. But you can see and measure the position of this cut-out on the back of a 464+ (behind the tape deck). It just hasn't been removed. All other ports are the same and in the same positions.

Bryce.

10/4, Roger Dodger
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 22:25, 04 February 14
The Memotech looks sweeet! The cover, too!
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 01:38, 05 February 14
Any plans to make a dust cover for the Tatung Einstein, or is there not that much material in the world?  ;)
Desk extensions would also be appreciated  :o

Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 03:18, 05 February 14
Quote from: beaker on 01:38, 05 February 14
Any plans to make a dust cover for the Tatung Einstein, or is there not that much material in the world?  ;)
Desk extensions would also be appreciated  :o

(http://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOOWZdQuEGJ1hjVwK7fATPE58dSgO3zqdrgD1nV9Pr-7d0jE4e)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 03:26, 05 February 14
Tatung Einstein Dust Cover 8)
(http://s28.postimg.org/md8npyz5p/images_9.jpg)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 03:30, 05 February 14
Work bench extension might be a tad expensive

solid oak refectory table by hyland furniture | notonthehighstreet.com (http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/hylandfurniture/product/refectory-table?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=Home&utm_campaign=71432&gclid=COjGhrD4s7wCFfLHtAodN0YAQg)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 10:20, 05 February 14
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 19:45, 05 February 14
ROFLing :D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: robcfg on 11:17, 06 February 14
The Memotech cover looks awesome!


Any chance to do a full cover with a zip for CPC or other machines? Sadly I don't have that much room to have them on a table, so I would find one cover where you can put the computer in quite useful.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 12:54, 06 February 14
Quote from: robcfg on 11:17, 06 February 14
The Memotech cover looks awesome!

Thank you :D

Quote from: robcfg on 11:17, 06 February 14
Any chance to do a full cover with a zip for CPC or other machines? Sadly I don't have that much room to have them on a table, so I would find one cover where you can put the computer in quite useful.

Do you mean like a zip bag for the CPC?

It can certainly be done, like a carry bag I'm thinking and possibly some padding for storage protection. Ummm, you've got me thinking now.

I will talk to the seamstress and see what can be done but anything's is possible assuming the price is right buddy
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 13:05, 06 February 14
Quote from: robcfg on 11:17, 06 February 14
Any chance to do a full cover with a zip for CPC or other machines? Sadly I don't have that much room to have them on a table, so I would find one cover where you can put the computer in quite useful.

That sounds even better for me too - I don't know if they can be made ridged as well to offer protection when stacking? :)

I've got the same problem until I build my man cave. Everything is shoved under my bed as you can see from the photos. There's:
Acorn Electron,
BBC Master 128
Amiga 1200
Amstrad 6128 Plus with an AMX mouse sitting on top
Amstrad 6128 but with a keyboard and SSA-1 sitting on top
Atari 1040STf with internal HxC mod
PC Engine with Everdrive
BBC Model B with internal MMC

Not to mention
Sega Master System 1
Sega Master System 2
NES,
US Snes and so on and so on also under there  ???
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:11, 06 February 14
Beaker old chap I'll get a sample done for you. Probably for a little machine and you can tell us your thoughts. If you want a complete range order doing then we'll do it (pending agreement on price obviously ;))
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Bryce on 13:20, 06 February 14
Instead of a complete zip cover, which would probably increase the price quite a bit, how about just adding some sort of elastic straps that go under the computer? That way you can use it for standard desktop use, or for storage.

Bryce.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 13:30, 06 February 14
That might be easier as it's mainly the top of the machine we want to protect.

I was assuming a budget around £300 assuming an average price of around £15 for a dust cover (give or take depending on size) for around 20 machines? I don't know if that sounds realistic?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 14:01, 06 February 14
I've just got off the phone with the "production team"  :laugh:. Anyway we've tossed a few ideas up and born in mind the feedback received on here up till now and,...

A standard cover could be done with some elastic straps bit would this really be adequate for proper storage - well I suppose that depends on the user and how carful they are and how overly full their cupboard is.

We then got talking about a foam padded carry bag and though this might not add as much extra cost as you might think although it will be a bit more granted. The advantage from a production point of view is it doesn't need to be so fitted and so makes the pattern quite easily repeatable. The foam whilst not as tough as a rigid cover will add some extra protection if machines are carefully stacked under the bed for instance and the fastenings could easily be made of Velcro rather than zips which would be much more expensive.

All input welcome fellas
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: robcfg on 15:45, 06 February 14
Using velcro instead of a zip it's a good idea. For a closed bag, I'd go for it.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 17:31, 06 February 14
Wow, a carry case or even a storage case would be fantastic. I wouldn't mind paying more to get some, though I'd also like some plain dust covers for my 'live' setup...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:31, 06 February 14
And you shall have them ;D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:03, 07 February 14
/me is getting all giddy.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 18:20, 07 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:03, 07 February 14
/me is getting all giddy.

Common causes of dizziness The most common causes of dizziness are outlined below.
You didn't stipulate why you were feeling giddy so here are some common reasons...
You're welcome ;) :D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:25, 07 February 14
...or being promised lots of cool stuff. You forgot that.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: steve on 18:42, 07 February 14
Is it necessary to remove expansions plugged into the expansion port for the cover to fit?

Many 464s will have a DK'Tronics memory pack and DDI-1, and probably several of Bryce's boards.

Soon to be joined by a 512KB memory expansion.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:10, 07 February 14
Quote from: steve on 18:42, 07 February 14
Is it necessary to remove expansions plugged into the expansion port for the cover to fit?

Many 464s will have a DK'Tronics memory pack and DDI-1, and probably several of Bryce's boards.

Soon to be joined by a 512KB memory expansion.

Any inputs/outputs will be accommodated by using a flap method where the section in question will easily flap back should the user not wish to disconnect stuff, however if there is nothing connected it will sit as normal.

@ Beaker - You forgot sudden rush of blood to retro G-Spot ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 22:48, 07 February 14
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:08, 08 February 14
Just a bit of an update on production and the machines I had measured up over the weekend, namely the 464, 664, 6128 & 464 Plus, I have today received the initial patterns for so that I can double check fit and that all inputs/outputs are properly catered for. I will be discussing these with the seamstress tomorrow but they look ready to go with the exception of the 464 Plus which just needed the measurements of the front curve double checking. There will also be one for a CTM monitor but I told her to take that with her as time was short and the damn thing was broken anyway.
Is there any desire amongst members here for a little green screen monitor cover GT64/65 styley?

The bags will come after the standard desk top covers as I want the girls to get familiar with these first before they move on as they're also working on Speccy, Memotech, Sord, QL and a few other covers for me. Rest assured they will be along before you know it ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: steve on 23:16, 08 February 14
Will you have a cover for the CM14 monitor or does the CTM cover fit the CM14 as well?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:37, 08 February 14
I have to be honest and admit I have never seen a CM14 monitor. I know the GT64 and GT65 are more or less the same apart from the 64 does cater for the 12V for disc driven machines. The CTM640 and CTM644 seem equally suited to sharing a cover with each other. Beyond those I will need to try and lay hands on other monitors but it is difficult to justify the cost of sourcing and shipping them if only 1 or 2 people want covers making. If anyone has some old nasty, mangy, horrible covers that they want replacing then this can easily be done from the measurements of the originals (so don't let the cat use it for bedding yet).
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: radu14m on 14:10, 09 February 14
What about the possibility to produce a hard plastic cover for the CPC only ? For the monitor a textile one is enough...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:19, 09 February 14
Quote from: radu14m on 14:10, 09 February 14
What about the possibility to produce a hard plastic cover for the CPC only ? For the monitor a textile one is enough...

The problem is that it is so big and so you are talking about much larger and more expensive equipment to do this. At the moment we can do small items but something that large I don't believe is going to be cost effective. I will ask the question of course but I believe the answer will be "it'll cost you,.... £££££"
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 17:30, 09 February 14
Yeah, a hard plastic case would be great, but I guess it's becoming too expensive...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:01, 09 February 14
It may be possible to do a vacuum formed plastic cover but what concerns me is the quality as I feel it would be very flexible and would become brittle and break up a bit to easily.
I also don't want to overstretch Adam who does the plastics at the moment as I have to fairly much stand behind him with a whip if I want anything done anyway. We get there in the end but my god it's painful for me to bear ???
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:02, 04 March 14
So today I got back the first "proper" sample of a CPC dust for the 464. What do you all thing? (http://s28.postimg.org/xa9xrd1rh/CPC_464_dust_cover_003.jpg)(http://s3.postimg.org/rxir795tf/CPC_464_dust_cover_002.jpg)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 23:40, 04 March 14
Looks pretty perfect to me  :D
The flap at the back will allow me to keep the peripherals plugged in if it's sitting on my desk and stop the ports getting covered in dust when in storage.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 08:09, 05 March 14
Pretty!!!!!!! The colour scheme and material scream for the Amstrad logo to be sewn on it, but I'll take it as it is, no questions asked!!!
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: gerald on 09:54, 05 March 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 23:02, 04 March 14
So today I got back the first "proper" sample of a CPC dust for the 464. What do you all thing?
I think that modern CPC464 (cost-down and pre-ASIC) have a power/screen connectors at a different location  ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Bryce on 10:13, 05 March 14
Quote from: gerald on 09:54, 05 March 14
I think that modern CPC464 (cost-down and pre-ASIC) have a power/screen connectors at a different location  ;)

Yes, the printer port got moved down to the end and the power / Monitor connectors were put between the printer and expansion ports.

Bryce.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 15:15, 05 March 14
Quote from: gerald on 09:54, 05 March 14
I think that modern CPC464 (cost-down and pre-ASIC) have a power/screen connectors at a different location  ;)

Agh plums, I'd forgotten that and I have both types sat here as well ::).

Not to worry though as plan to make these to order so can do whichever type depending on the requirements of the buyer 8)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 19:34, 11 March 14
Got a sample for the 6128 today in the same material and have given the green light for this. Will post up some pics later

So at Leeds this Saturday we will have a limited number of the 464 (long pcb version) and 6128 covers but without logos

Quote from: Gryzor on 08:09, 05 March 14
Pretty!!!!!!! The colour scheme and material scream for the Amstrad logo to be sewn on it, but I'll take it as it is, no questions asked!!!

We may be getting some movement on the logos so I'm just hanging back on yours at the moment but I'm sure these can be got at the right price to make it viable.

I have also been along to look at suitable materials today as it is my intention for these to be "made to order" from the material of your choice from our range so that you can mix material, bindings, logos, etc to suit your personal taste. I have to say I'm very excited as one place we visited had the lot all in the one place. I will be organising some samples to be sent to me as a swatch and I will then be able to display the range.

We intend to make these for a wide range of machines and not just the cpc and the padded storage bags will also be added to the product list. So far everything is coming together nicely and I can't wait to be able to show you more covers in some of the other materials we have seen today :D

BB

Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 19:36, 11 March 14
Anyone can spell "too good to be true"? :)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 19:40, 11 March 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:36, 11 March 14
Anyone can spell "too good to be true"? :)

The proof of the pudding they say is in the eating,.... and in a couple of weeks or so we shall know for sure ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 19:49, 11 March 14
How strange, heard that phrase on the news not five minutes ago... so it must be true!
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 19:58, 11 March 14
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:17, 19 March 14
I now have a limited number of these covers available for sale as per the 464 covers photographed above. Basically I have 464 logboard version covers and 6128 covers in the grey canvas with red binding. More variations will be available in due course and it will be possible to have a "custom cover" on request. For now these grey ones are available without logos at a slightly reduced cost of £9 each plus shipping if anyone would like one.

I have kept the sale of these here rather than in a seperate classifieds ad as I think it's important to keep feedback on this page as it'll help me keep things together to further develop the product.

Anyone wants one please let me know
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:38, 20 March 14
1 x 464 & 1 x 6128 cover sent to Gryzor today ;D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 20:41, 20 March 14
Ohhhh goody-goody-goody! Those'll keep my babies tight and warm!
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 23:41, 24 March 14
Hey BB,

I'm just wondering about your thoughts on having opening flaps on all the ports on the rear of the CPC, and if they'd be practical? I'm not sure about the rest of the community but I am a sucker for peripherals and I tend to have a fair bit hanging off the back of my CPC which I don't want to keep connecting and disconnecting and wearing out the ports connectors.

I almost always use the HxC these days for loading software due to the practicallity of having all the software on a single SD card so that's probably my most used port next to the scart lead, joystick and phono for stereo sound.

I also have a Symbiface 2 attached as below:

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or Bryce's LowerROM and Megaflash

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The main problem I have now with the Amstrad User Club, apart from not covering the height of the disk drive, is I can't have anything plugged in and it bulges out with the power cable is so is pretty impractical.

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The only thing I do like is the symmetry of the purple guttering which makes it more pleasing to my OCD  :laugh:

I don't know how the rest of the community feels about flaps, if like me, anyone else has lots of peripherals hanging off the back of their machines?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 17:07, 25 March 14
Hey folks

I'm trying to round up logos still for these covers and I came across this beastie

(http://s15.postimg.org/x1qcajwtn/GA_high_res_1.jpg)

Only problem is I could do with a better image, preferably a scan of just the logo plate. Can anyone please help me out here as i don't have one of these models nor can I find any better pics online

Any other good logos anyone can provide for any of the different models would be awesome

Thanks boys and girls  ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 17:46, 25 March 14
Ah, the prototype currently residing in a private collection in Spain...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 17:46, 25 March 14
Anyone wishes to contribute or view what logos I have collected may do so by accessing my Pinterest account which if you pm me I will invite you to share that particular folder if you yourselves have a pinterest account of course.

I am compiling this now so bear with me please ???
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:16, 25 March 14
Actually seeing that prototype and you looking for a logo reminded me of the AI version of the CPC that could really be used for such a purpose. I'm attaching it here, plus the Amstrad logo in vector format as a bonus. Let me know what you think :)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: robcfg on 18:18, 25 March 14
Quote from: beaker on 17:46, 25 March 14
Ah, the prototype currently residing in a private collection in Spain...


Is the prototype the one that has the gate array as a separate big board?


In spain? Do you know by any chance who has it?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:19, 25 March 14
Are you going to pay a midnight visit? :D
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:34, 25 March 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:16, 25 March 14
Actually seeing that prototype and you looking for a logo reminded me of the AI version of the CPC that could really be used for such a purpose. I'm attaching it here, plus the Amstrad logo in vector format as a bonus. Let me know what you think :)

Struggling to open this :(
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:39, 25 March 14
Adobe Illustrator. If you don't have it, you can use this site: http://aiviewer.com/ConvertAiToJpg.aspx (http://aiviewer.com/ConvertAiToJpg.aspx)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 19:56, 25 March 14
Managed to get a fairly nice 464 metal plate scan but am struggling for really good 664 and 6128 images. The ones I have hear are a bit on the worn side. Anyone able to do this for me

(http://s13.postimg.org/f1ua5h0vb/256_001.jpg)

Significant peripherals may also be considered for covers, i.e. monitors, DDI-1, printers (at a push). Basically if enough people want it enough for us to justify drawing up the patterns then we can make to order rather than holding stocks
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 20:16, 25 March 14
If its possible to do it without removing it from the case then I don't mind giving it a go...
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:29, 25 March 14
Yes I saw what you did to the last set of metal plates you removed :laugh: . Is that project still going to plan?

Any help is appreciated old pal ;)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 20:56, 25 March 14
Hey, I thought I did a good job at that[nb]Now I've become death, the destroyer of computers[/nb]  :laugh:

Are these usable?
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:34, 25 March 14
Much better than the badges on mine. Cheers chap 8)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:31, 25 March 14
Quote from: beaker on 20:56, 25 March 14
Hey, I thought I did a good job at that[nb]Now I've become death, the destroyer of computers[/nb]  :laugh:

Are these usable?

Stunning thank you have added main plate to the Pinterest page. Starting to fill out a bit now 8)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: beaker on 23:52, 25 March 14
Cool, I'll throw the 664 on the scanner tomorrow when I get some time :)
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:01, 27 March 14
Cheers buddy. I got your pics earlier and will crop the badge from it a bit later.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 14:55, 27 March 14
Just wanted to give a big thank you to Gryzor and Beaker for there help with uploading useful bits on my pinterest folder and for the great feedback I have received from them both on the prototype covers I sent them. It is all invalueable for me to help make this product as good as it can possibly be.
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:11, 28 March 14
Picked up a few metres of different fabrics today plus some small sample pieces. Unfortunately my photos of these are really reflecting the true colours or texture of the material. I have however uploaded website links from the supplier to my Pinterest board and I'd love to hear feedback from you all.
If you are not signed up on Pinterest you will need to sign up and start following my boards. I will then be able to give you access to private boards. It seems silly but I have done it this way to protect those who are uncomfotable with social media sites.
Looking forward to your comments
Title: Re: Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted
Post by: Gryzor on 18:56, 30 March 14
So many choices, really... materials, colours... it's amazing!
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