- March 4th, 2024, 4:03 pm#4993408
I've had all the parts for a goggle build on my workbench for quite a while, so I decided to finally jump in.
Most of the parts are the latest from gbfans. I also have an authentic battery cover that I poached from another build. I started with bolting that onto the gbfans frames:
I also have the metal lens bases a light sand and primed them black. I'm planning on leaving the interiors as black primer since I prefer the look over exposed metal, and I'll match the green just on the outside lens plate:
Now since I've started taking a closer look at the pieces I have a couple questions...
How are the side knobs supposed to mount to the included bolts? Do the bolts just mount from the outside of the frame, and the knobs stick onto to the heads (this doesn't look like it really fits)? Or are the bolts supposed to mount from the inside of the frames, and the threaded ends attach to the knobs? If it's the latter, then it looks like I need an additional insert on the knob for the bolt to thread into? What did everyone do here?
The next questions came up with the authentic on/off knob and rotary switch I purchased:
With the switch mounted, there's quite a gap in the threaded section between the base of the knob and the base of the rotary switch. What's the best way to mount this to have the knob sit close to flush with the frame, and still have the rotary switch mounted firmly inside?
Also, does anyone know the diameter hole that I should drill for it, and exactly where it should go?
This is my first build in many years so I'm looking forward to completing it.
Most of the parts are the latest from gbfans. I also have an authentic battery cover that I poached from another build. I started with bolting that onto the gbfans frames:
I also have the metal lens bases a light sand and primed them black. I'm planning on leaving the interiors as black primer since I prefer the look over exposed metal, and I'll match the green just on the outside lens plate:
Now since I've started taking a closer look at the pieces I have a couple questions...
How are the side knobs supposed to mount to the included bolts? Do the bolts just mount from the outside of the frame, and the knobs stick onto to the heads (this doesn't look like it really fits)? Or are the bolts supposed to mount from the inside of the frames, and the threaded ends attach to the knobs? If it's the latter, then it looks like I need an additional insert on the knob for the bolt to thread into? What did everyone do here?
The next questions came up with the authentic on/off knob and rotary switch I purchased:
With the switch mounted, there's quite a gap in the threaded section between the base of the knob and the base of the rotary switch. What's the best way to mount this to have the knob sit close to flush with the frame, and still have the rotary switch mounted firmly inside?
Also, does anyone know the diameter hole that I should drill for it, and exactly where it should go?
This is my first build in many years so I'm looking forward to completing it.