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[Midas Mk1]

Cheers Phil, the hoops were recycled out of old copper brake pipe

I could even change the idea of a sat nav / headunit mount, and have cup holders there instead, the possbilities are endless!

[Twisty]

that is a very well thought out console and armrest, especially the armrest that is very good. I like the shape and design of both and also the exposed fixings on the front of the centre console and the black gloss look, however the little hoops between the switches i am not keen on and also the silver sides, but thats just me im an awkward old fart.

Overall 10 /10 for design and planning get these into production and i will buy a centre console from you.

All the best

Twisty

[Midas Mk1]

Thanks very much, the end of June may be the start of Console Making, if there is enough demand

[The Otter]

Wow! Nice work mate, some very clever ideas in there that have been well finished

You might not believe this, but I've just finished a centre console for my car too, which I've also been doing for my A2 Product Design course in college! I've gotta say, it's nowhere near as radical as yours, more of a traditional design, and no armrest, but it's nice to see there's somebody else out there thinking that the market for mini centre consoles could do with a bit more variety

I'm actually just doing the production plans for it now, I've got loads of paper work left to do, but TMF is a handy distraction once in a while

[Midas Mk1]

Sounds Good Mate!

Im at the same stage atm, completing the portfolio, there's no time for any rest this easter lol

What type of design / finnish have you gone for in your project? Would be interesting to see!

[jonny d]

Very good job there fella, the only things I would change is the fixings in the side panels you could of pulled the material back and put the screws in the panel then covered them over with the leatherette again, and also the pleated corners you can warm up the material with a hairdryer and stretch it around the corners and while its under tension staple it underneath thats how we do it on the boat interiors that we fit out. Ok hope this was of some help to you other than these small points you have done really well I think

[Midas Mk1]

Very good job there fella, the only things I would change is the fixings in the side panels you could of pulled the material back and put the screws in the panel then covered them over with the leatherette again, and also the pleated corners you can warm up the material with a hairdryer and stretch it around the corners and while its under tension staple it underneath thats how we do it on the boat interiors that we fit out. Ok hope this was of some help to you other than these small points you have done really well I think

Thanks, I might have a go with the hair dryer on the side panels to try and get a few crinkles out, trying not to damage the foam underneath.

One of the side panels has to be removable, so that the console can fit in the car in just two pieces, but as you have pointed out, the fixings on the screw could be improved my making them more concealed. Ill photoshop the console with black sides too, to give another view on it.

[jonny d]

You could still make it removale by fixing the switch panel to the side panel then when you want to take the side off undo the switch panel screws and the side will come away thats how I did mine hidden fixings are the way to go it cleans it up lots, just my opinion im not knocking your efforts in any way just passing on what i have learnt in my everyday jobhope this helps J.D.

[The Otter]

Hey Midas, sorry it's taken me ages to reply, I've only just gotten round to taking the photos of the final project finished and in the car. I used vinyl leatherette, that matches my dash perfectly (I got some extra material along with the dash when I bought it), with some thin foam underneath as a padding layer, makes it feel luvverly and soft



Kinda disappointed that it looks a bit tatty in places, bad material cuts, etc, but the overall image is just as I intended it to be

[Midas Mk1]

Sorry for the late reply, a nice Looking console you have there, love the drink holders and storage bins especially!

Just to say a big thanks to everyone who gave me feedback for my console, it has now been marked and moderated, and I got an A for the project!
Cheers again, everyones input helped me greatly review and evaluate my product!

Anybody want me to make them a console? lol

Edited by Midas Mk1, 24 May 2011 - 10:26 AM.