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[Xion X2]

The side panel came out great dude. I've been camped out on Modern Warfare 2 all week, so haven't been checking updates too regularly.

Thanks, man. You were one of the first to become interested in the panel, so I'm glad to hear that you like it.

I love it when a plan comes together

Me too. Feels good. Lots more to do, though.

Love your waterjet pics. So detailed. Do the edges need cleaned up afterwards or is the cutting process as neat as that? Looking forward to seeing this all come together.

The edges are very clean; they just needed some light sanding. I just used a 1000 grit paper and went lightly over them.

Thanks, and glad you're enjoying the project.


In my line of work, it's important to map out a process or project so that you can track your progress toward reaching a certain goal. And so what I've done, given the ambition and scope of this project, is split things up into several different stages, and at the end of each of these stages I have what are called "milestones." These "milestones" refer back to what I like to think are major goals along the project life cycle that have been reached.

Milestone 1 was to complete the side panel design and to bring it to life. So now that this goal has been reached, before moving forward, I'd like to briefly reflect back on the original concept vs. the reality or end product. This I'm doing as much for me as anyone else so that I can track my own progress and how successfully or unsuccessfully the final product compares to what the original concept was.

So, Milestone 1:




I personally am happy with how the side panel turned out. I know that I will likely be painting it later, but for now I can sit it aside and move onto my next area of focus that I'm calling Milestone 2.

The Bay Assembly:




This will be my primary focus area for the next week or two. Bringing this part to life just as the side panel now is.

Thanks for checking in!

[Wons]

[QUOTE=Xion X2;4107052]Thanks, man. You were one of the first to become interested in the panel, so I'm glad to hear that you like it.

So, Milestone 1:




Reality..... What a concept!