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On 2/18/2023 at 6:20 AM, Sierra99 said:
Welcome Back Gene,
I got something for ya...
Nicely done!
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...now if ED would only fix the MPCD I've been whining about for literally 20 years. (It's a Multi-Purpose COLOR Display!)
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Excellent work on the font folks! Derek created that font in 2000 for the simpits.org group.
I'm sure he'd be happy to know his work is still appreciated!
BTW, for those that weren't aware of it, "real" aircraft panels are typically made using a silk screen process - unless they're a one off or a repair, and then I've heard laser engraving is used.
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Probably. I'd rather model it myself though. Running into time constraints atm, sorry!
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Hehe. I'm like a bad penny - I turn up everywhere. ;)
When I can find time to tear down my suncom stick and model the mounting post, I'll get that added to the model. I also need to chase down a snap-action microswitch for the NWS paddle.
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Thanks!
Based on the photos I have, it appears to pull on a shaft that actuates a switch. I created the model above yesterday, based on a DXF file I sent to Sierra99. :) When I get time, I'll pull apart one of my Suncom sticks so I can model the mounting post in order to add that to the assembly. I'm also using 8-32 heat set inserts to hold the box cover on. The cover is .125" aluminum as it'll give the frame a lot more rigidity and should help prevent stress failures over time.
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*coughs*
:D
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Excellent work!
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Cripple, Deadman's A-10 is a very simple to build cockpit. You want an absurdly complex cockpit build, go here: http://www.geneb.org/pitkit/.
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Those that can, do. Those that can't, nitpick. :D
Good work gents.
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Any idea on when/if you'll be able to post the STL files for the printed parts?
tnx.
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Thanks! Order placed. :)
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Where can I find those Gardena hose adapters? My Google-Fu is weak today. :(
tnx.
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No pics. :)
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Acrylic?
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You go any slower and you're going to start beeping. :D
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I heard back from a restorer and it looks like the solution ED applied is likely good enough - at least without additional information. :)
"The flare gun fitted to tube in cockpit was not the same gun as in the pilot Pocket.The gun in the Pocket was used for emergency after jump in parachute,you had lack of time to open the wing nut and remove flare gun from tube if you was in emergency But some Aircraft didn,t have flare gun fitted in tube,the picked up a Me-109 from sea in Norway for some years ago.On this one flare gun was not fitted in cockpit tube but in the stowage room aft in Cockpit."
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I've asked a few people that restore, maintain, and fly existing airframes. I'm hoping they can help answer this definitively.
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It's the same gun. The barrel end is specially milled to fit into the bracket. It uses a wing-nut to hold it in place.
Here's exactly what the part attached to the windscreen lower cheek looks like:
ED got it wrong and it would be nice if they'd make it in-flight removable.
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This is really annoying, especially considering that the flare pistol and its shells have clearly been shown strapped to the pilot's leg.
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Looks great! I like the trim wheel location.
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Cutting the parts is the easy step. :) Wait till you see what I've got on the drawing board now. :D
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Look at it this way, the start line is a lot farther away than the finish line is. :)
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MS33558 Font
in Home Cockpits
Posted · Edited by geneb
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It looks like Gorton Digital can be had here - https://github.com/drdnar/GortonDigital. It directly references MS33558 and probably should be the definitive font for these purposes. That being said, I'm having a hell of a time getting fontforge to run without dying.
Edit: I should note that while the Gorton Digital typeface is very good, it differs greatly in a few spots from the MS33558 definition.
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