More pieces cut.

Today I cut the middle pieces of the cab.
This is my MDF mapped out before the cutting.
I've decided to use a dowel system to hold the thing together. It should require less sanding (which I hate) and should be pretty sturdy when all is said and done. It also will not require screws and therefore putty to be used on the outer surface.
Even though it is hard to see, this is the model I used to ensure that I wouldn't waste too much MDF in cutting my pieces.
This still leaves me with a little bit of extra MDF...probably a second control panel (CP) if I end up screwing up the real one.
Here is a look at the dowel holes for the base. I bought 8' of 1/4" dowel rod for like $1.80, with tax. That gives me roughly 90 1" dowels. That should be plenty...if not, I'll buy some more...at that price, who cares?

Here are some shoved in for show...they are not glued in yet. Another step that was finished today was that I marked the side panels with the layout of where all of the pieces line up. This gave me precise measurements on the lengths, and should allow me to line everything up better when it comes time to assemble everything.