Deadman

Just a heads up modeling knobs takes quite some time. you can get some real Mil spec knobs that are correct in good shape cheaper than can be made here is one example.the INT FM VHF HF selector form the comms panel. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EHC-Knobs-29-00580-1-aka-FNA2684-1042-Black-Knob1-4-Diameter-NOS-/221176084734?hash=item337f1f38fe:m:m63_sWuUV2AVPYKfhItvtFQ other item such as fake 1/4 turn connectors (Dzus ) are not cost effective.

The way the MIP sits in the A-10A and C you would not naturally grab it getting in and out you're more likely to grab the Bow of the front windscreen. Parts of the real MIP are an Inch thick. but it is made from beer cans.

It weighs 8LB. Why would it need to support a 6 foot 4 inch 220 pound man ? It is a real A-10A Warthog Main Instrument Panel. I would think it will support everything it needs to in the simulator. The corners that have been removed will be replace with 4 layers of .1875 inch aluminum plate for a .75 inch reinforced corner.May this be a Weeeee bit over built? Probably but there are existing threaded holes i will use to attach the new corners.

Yaa it all fits together!! The hand cut proof works off to twist an arm

Shapeways is a 3D printing service that uses high grade printers. I had them do a few things for me very accurate.

Yes quite a few. I have looked a having shapeways make backlit panels as well.n

As far as a price for a complete set that will need to wait until I have every thing modeled

Sorry I never made switch tops.i did make a switch list as far as making a list of the knobs needed for each panel i may be able to come up with some thing.for the shapeways site Personally I think fake switch tops are a waste of money if you live in the states. There are just so many switches available on the net by the time you get the cheap switch and top pay for postage on each you have probably spent as much as the real switch on a reseller site I.E. eBay.

As far as I know he has not made any knobs yet.so you may be in for quite a wait

Thanks but I will be very relieved once i have it back together and populated with instruments. Did you check out the shapeways store?

Ok I think I have hacked away all of the supports that are no longer needed now of a bit of filing to true things up and it will be ready for a new coat of primer and wait for the new structure to be cut.

Well a bit more cut off today I will post a pic later I ordered a set of lcds and will order a set of HDMI control boards.

More Hacking

But wait there is more.

Knobs for the TACAn and AN/ARC 186 are done along with he Fuel Flow Knob and Exterior and Interior Panel Knobs. Let me know what you guys think or want. I will see what I can do.

Ok there are a few knobs on the shape ways page now for sale. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies

Those options were not available when I up loaded it. looked just like what i linked here. I found your links after i selected the picture. Thanks for the heads up.

Well lets try Imgur out, Yes I have cut up an A-10A MIP to convert it to an A01C model http://imgur.com/oMgb5Hz HIum thought this was easy drop and dragged it to their sight copied where it said to copy and time for pizza and beer

I have not gotten everything figured out at Shapeways yet but have uploaded a few models. Once i get sorted out I will switch everything for sale. https://www.shapeways.com/designer/deadman_a10/creations

Thanks for the information I only have one form I post on so we will see.

Hum thanks for the information but that is currently not in the budget.

May be

Well I tried to post some new pictures and have found out to use Photobuck as I have for years now I have to pay. NOT https://www.ghacks.net/2017/06/30/photobucket-now-charges-399-for-third-party-hosted-images/ Looks like i will need to find a new site

You will see a lot of document bags as well.

Hans Thanks for the information I did not add these because you can find A C6280A (P)/APX cheep on eBay usually for under $50 with shipping so you could not build the panel that cheap.