[GreenKeys] Fake TTY/crypto equipment

[Nick England]

I'd like to create a fake KW-7 crypto unit - these units
encrypted/decrypted teletype signals. I need a fake one because they don't
ever show up on eBay.
Ha!
http://jproc.ca/crypto/kw7.html
https://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/usa/kw7/index.htm

I'm only concerned about the external appearance, not the internals.
Unfortunately it isn't just a straight-sided box. As you can see, the card
reader (or plugboard) cover is bulbous. There are three "feet" along the
front edge.The top is also an oddly shaped piece. The rear is also an oddly
shaped casting but I probably wouldn't worry about it.
https://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/usa/kw7/img/301798/127/full.jpg

A simple rack mount was just a standard sliding rack shelf like in this
KWX-11 rack:
https://www.navy-radio.com/commsta/stockton/stockton-1307-03.JPG

There was also a more complex slide-out-and-tilt mount KWF-1
https://www.navy-radio.com/ships/images/cv66-rcvr-1982.jpg

Have you seen the props in a furniture store that look like a TV or stereo
but are just painted vacuuformed plastic? That's what might work and then
I'd add some real switches and indicator lamps. I'd have to make a
wooden/foam mock-up to use as a mold.

Is this too crazy? Most importantly is there a better way to do this?
Just 3D print a plugboard/card-reader cover and mount it on sheet metal?

If it is possible, I'd like to make more to donate to museum ships, etc.
that just have empty rack spaces where crypto equipment used to be.

All suggestions and ideas are welcome including "just lie down until the
feeling goes away".....

Cheers,
Nick England K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com
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