Production of Dust Covers - Help Wanted

BluesBrothers · 20:38, 20 March 14

1 x 464 & 1 x 6128 cover sent to Gryzor today

Gryzor · 20:41, 20 March 14

Ohhhh goody-goody-goody! Those'll keep my babies tight and warm!

beaker · 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

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?

BluesBrothers · 17:07, 25 March 14

Hey folks

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

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

beaker · 17:46, 25 March 14

Ah, the prototype currently residing in a private collection in Spain...

BluesBrothers · 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

Gryzor · 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

robcfg · 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?

Gryzor · 18:19, 25 March 14

Are you going to pay a midnight visit?

BluesBrothers · 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

Gryzor · 18:39, 25 March 14

Adobe Illustrator. If you don't have it, you can use this site: http://aiviewer.com/ConvertAiToJpg.aspx

BluesBrothers · 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

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

beaker · 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...

BluesBrothers · 20:29, 25 March 14

Yes I saw what you did to the last set of metal plates you removed

. Is that project still going to plan?

Any help is appreciated old pal

beaker · 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]

Are these usable?

BluesBrothers · 22:34, 25 March 14

Much better than the badges on mine. Cheers chap

BluesBrothers · 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]

Are these usable?

Stunning thank you have added main plate to the Pinterest page. Starting to fill out a bit now

beaker · 23:52, 25 March 14

Cool, I'll throw the 664 on the scanner tomorrow when I get some time

BluesBrothers · 01:01, 27 March 14

Cheers buddy. I got your pics earlier and will crop the badge from it a bit later.

BluesBrothers · 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.

BluesBrothers · 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

Gryzor · 18:56, 30 March 14

So many choices, really... materials, colours... it's amazing!

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