[GreenKeys] Fake TTY/crypto equipment

[Cory Heisterkamp]

I think it looks quite do-able. For the plug-block version, you could make the door out of smooth faced MDF with a routered edge. This stuff takes paint very well (smoke gray Rustoleum with a foam roller would look great). And the center bulge reminds me of a larger die cast aluminum ‘project box’, the kind that has tapered sides. No reason you couldn’t blend one into the door with a little epoxy after securing mechanically, or even cut a recess for it to fit into. Rustoleum tends to self-level, so it would also fill any voids. 

For the card reader version, I wonder if one could track down a suitably sized baking pan? I realize it’s fairly deep, but there are some odd sizes out there. -C 

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> On 6/30/2021 2:24 PM, Nick England wrote:
>> 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 <http://www.navy-radio.com/> <http://www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com/>>
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