Thanks for the kind feedback! I'm very excited about this project. I haven't been able to work a whole lot on it lately but I did get the wires set in place. I used a few old string lights for the wiring plus a few extras. I used heat Shrink tubing to make a bundle and then drilled holes into the JP damaged area and popped them through. I'll try to get some pics outside in the morning. But for now enjoy!
Got a few more shots outside under the shade. It was an overcast day today so it made decent lighting.
I also tried to use a few preset filters on an app I have to match the "vintage" color. Best I could do on my phone app.
I'm still waiting on my Hooks and Clips from Full Metal Fett and may remove a few wires after looking at the side by side images. Once that's completed I think it will be ready to build a wall mount bracket and display it!
Thanks for all the kind words! It really means a lot to me coming from those I look up to! I've been enjoying the project and will hopefully perfect things as I go along. Once my Hooks and Clips come in I'll paint those up and will get them mounted. And I'll take down a few wires to make it look less cluttered and more like the photo.