Original Console Control Panels

[fivefingeredstyre]

Yes indeed. Personally I'd like to tackle the panels from behind the scanner in "The Abominable Snowmen" (First seen in DIOW (movie), War Machines, Underwtaer Menace... etc...). Would appreciate your assistance with that at some stage if possible. But let's move this to PM.

OK... I know i'm going to face palm myself for asking this, but DIOW (movie)?

Have to admit i'm curious about the panels you mention as well...

[Rassilons Rod]

OK... I know i'm going to face palm myself for asking this, but DIOW (movie)?

Have to admit i'm curious about the panels you mention as well...

Oops. Typo. That should be DIoE. 2nd Dalek film.

Don't want to derail this thread any more so I'll  start a new thread over the next few days.

[barryrwuk]

I'm now fairly sure that the other symbolic indicator lamps are, as you suggested, from railway lanterns. They were almost certainly glass and had fewer, deeper facets. I'm still looking for one... but it will be posted here if I ever find something suitable.

So, not this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-red-lens-for-Bedford-type-lollipop-lamp-54570757-/361368353343?hash=item54233b7a3f

That should do you for the flatter lamp on Panel 5. We think that one is probably a red Butlers 1518.

Barry  

Edit: Sorry, Tony. I didn't noticed that you had already replied. 

[markofrani]

I'm now fairly sure that the other symbolic indicator lamps are, as you suggested, from railway lanterns. They were almost certainly glass and had fewer, deeper facets. I'm still looking for one... but it will be posted here if I ever find something suitable.

Maybe this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Train-Signal-Lamp-Glass-Light-Red-And-Green-/221850440516?hash=item33a7511344
The red glass one is 4inches in diameter which would work for the indicator lamp measurements...

[tony farrell]

That does indeed look very close! Great find Jonathan!

T

[tony farrell]

Whilst the hunt for the correct red lenses for the Symbolic Indicator Lamps continues, let's continue with our look at the ventilation grilles  

The following are pictures of the two off-white plastic grilles fitted to Control Panel One:






The colour-balance in the final picture is poor but, probably, shows a yellowing/dis-colouration of the grilles' plastic due to repeated exposure to the hot studio lights. The brittle nature of the plastic can also be seen in the damage to the curved edges evident in the pictures.

Based on these pictures, here is my interpretation of the two plastic grilles fitted to Panel 1:



As Barry has pointed out, the grilles fitted to the panels on either side of Panel 1 (so, Control Panels 2 and 6) were initially identical:








It is interesting to note the effect different lighting can have on the appearance of these grilles; in the photo of the cast from "Keys of Marinus", the grille appears to be shiny whilst in the other screen-grabs, the same grille appears to be matt in appearance and the unlit (black) void at its centre is visible.

So, whatever covers the central 'void' must reflect the light in some circumstances and in others allow the the light through to illuminate the frame (and void) beneath. A fine satin (aluminium) mesh would seem to be the most likely candidate - catching, as it does, the light in some circumstances whilst allowing light through the mesh in others.

To illustrate this, here is what I think was done:



Enjoy the August bank Holiday (weather permitting  )!

T

[galacticprobe]

That's an excellent analysis, Tony. I think you are onto something with that, especially for the "grilles" on Panels 2-6.

Dino.

[markofrani]

Re the panel 1 grilles, I found this on Ebay. This looks remarkably similar in size and shape. The only variation is the front grilles are horizontal not vertical. Maybe there are others that match more closely? The dimensions are : 6.75inches x 3.5inches. Not far off your plans Tony.

[tony farrell]

Goodness Jonathan - this is very close...... What search criteria did you use?

T

[Rassilons Rod]

Wow!

[markofrani]

If you look for vintage tape recorders circa 1950, some models have these. Interestingly when they have them, there are two - perfect for Panel 1!




Still looking for the exact same version though...

[Rassilons Rod]

I wonder if the bezel on that eBay item is vertically symmetrical... if you could just flip it over...... (clearly the holes go all the way through.)

[galacticprobe]

I was thinking the exact same thing, Marc! (It's amazing how sometimes even the medicated mind can think like a great mind. )

Dino.

[tony farrell]

I wonder if the bezel on that eBay item is vertically symmetrical... if you could just flip it over...... (clearly the holes go all the way through.)

I understand what you mean Marc - if it could be flipped the horizontal ribs would be on the underside rather than 'on the top'... Unfortunately, as Jonathan has stated, the grilles he found on Ebay aren't the same size and, they don't have the same number of ribs (either horizontal (14) or vertical (29)):



T

[tony farrell]

That's an excellent analysis, Tony. I think you are onto something with that, especially for the "grilles" on Panels 2-6.

Dino.

Thanks Dino. For information, I indulged in what the BBC used to call Colour Separation Overlay; I took a photo of some fine-grade Aluminium mesh, then enlarged it and (using the rubber in Paint) then blanked off each of the apertures in the mesh. I then placed the photo of the mesh over my drawing of the ventilation grille's base. So, what you are seeing is the base through the mesh as you would in real life.

Regrettably, I can't find a decent picture of the grille on Control Panel Three so, this will have to wait.

In the meantime, here is my interpretation of the Ventilation Grille on Panel Four:






T