"Tim Mara" wrote in message
...
easiest and best material to use is plain Phenolic sheet material.machines
easily, can be cut with a bandsaw or even saber saw, drills easily, sands
easily and comes in a variety of colors and base materials.....
I've made dozens of instrument panels from this material and can knock out
a
simple flat panel like the Nimbus types easily in an evening with a band
saw
and drum sander.....a flat sheet large enough for a Nimbus panel should
cost
no more than about $20.00!
see www.mcmaster.com
page 3341
tim
www.wingsandwheels.com


That's an interesting idea. However, looking at the original panel which is
heavy 3.5mm alloy, I suspect that it also serves as a stiffening bulkhead
for the cockpit area. I think I will stick with aluminum.

Bill Daniels