skunk160 Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) This will be a drawn out build thread and so far all I've done is nail together what Jedi designed and GeneB cutout, but i got plans for this pit. :music_whistling: Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) and as a tribute to Gen Chuck Yeager and the Bell X1 the Broom that gave up its handle for my seat support. Wish the Tach could be used... Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
streakeagle Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 I came to see the pit, and it looks nice as can be. But what has me posting is the poster/photo of the car in the background... Gulf Porche 917? Great choice/good taste. My favorite car of all time in one of its most famous paint schemes. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
geneb Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 Looks great! I only wish I'd painted the interior surfaces of the ejection seat parts before I started my assembly. Getting paint in there is going to be a pain. :( g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind.
skunk160 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Posted November 30, 2014 Looks great! I only wish I'd painted the interior surfaces of the ejection seat parts before I started my assembly. Getting paint in there is going to be a pain. :( g. I was thinking that but couldn't stop putting it together after so long:joystick: skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
Cali Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Keeping my eye on this. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
skunk160 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) finished the side detail greebles, cut the glare shield to fit a center touchscreen to be the master caution and UFC or center MFD as needed....and test fitted my Martin Baker style ejection handles...:smartass: Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 quick mock up of plywood dash with cut glare shield used this as template for the //FOXTWO dash that'll replace it, mount behind it a 22in monitor for MFD's, Six pack and Aux gauges :pain:....nerve racking cutting it out with a jigsaw skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) last update for few weeks. but can finally say "I'm doing a Lamp Test" of sorts:) //FoxTwo Dash ABS screen surround/mount needs trimming, and dremeling but as a test fit its good enough. Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) k....rly the last update, mounted the center mfd, got a rough Helios profile going with EMC for the A10 MFD's :pilotfly: Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) I said it would be slow.... Some //FOXTWO A-10C/F-4/F-14/Dash progress. Actually took the Dash on as hand luggage so i could work on it while i'm working in PHX :pilotfly: 1/4 of left side "done" fire handles and parking brake+microswitches done. still to do. arrestor hook lever, more switches, rotary encoders, saitek switch panel electronics, wiring loom. edge routing/finishing. Paint. Edited January 12, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) pleased with the Arrestor Hook :joystick: Ally and Brass tubes have a nice action Edited January 18, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Been at it for 6 hours today and hardly looks any different :noexpression: Hook mounted, Saitek gear indicators mounted, few more switches. skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
streakeagle Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Nice progress! Is that a rollerblade wheel acting as the landing gear lever knob? Thinking about it more... there are some small red translucent yo-yo's (even some with dc lamps) that could be adapted, too. Edited January 19, 2015 by streakeagle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
skunk160 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 yea :) sprayed with NiteShade lens paint, need to clean up the mount for the whee....I mean Gear knob. The rubber gasket covering the Lever hole is draft excluder, Love ACE hardware skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
Cali Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice job! i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
geneb Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 MOAR COWBELL! :D g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind.
skunk160 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) LOL! Lever pull for the drag Chute release, heavy sprung resistance lever for Spitfire Mk1 Gear Pump and already thinking what I'll do differently next time I rebuild the Dash using this as a template.... Edited January 21, 2015 by skunk160 skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Who knew Schwinn made Mk1 Spitfire manual gear pump handles :pilotfly: skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
skunk160 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 First time its all been bolted together properly. Still got lot of edge clean up to go, then wiring loom, then paint.....then repeat it all again, twice, for the side consoles. My F-14 Pilot Display Ctrl Panel skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
geneb Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Very nice work. g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind.
skunk160 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 thanks man, still a ways to go skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
geneb Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Look at it this way, the start line is a lot farther away than the finish line is. :) g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind.
skunk160 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Look at it this way, the start line is a lot farther away than the finish line is. :) g. blow the dash apart to paint. print out decals/labels, wiring loom, debug. then start all over again with both side consoles. I can still see the starting line, but without your help I'd still be cutting out the pit parts from ply:thumbup: skunk160 | Win10 PRO 64bit | i7-4770K 3.50 GHz | 32GB DDR3/1866MHz | GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 x2 | Oculus Rift S | Virpil MongoosT-50CM2 | Virpil F-14B grip | Virpil 200m Curved Extension | PointCTRL | Delta Sim TM Slew | Sim Bandit AHCP | MFG Crosswind Pedals | //FOX2 Switch Boxes | RECARO SPG Seat | AuraSound AST-2B-4 Pro Bass Transducer x2 //FOXTWO Multi-Role Combat Pit Build http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=134745
geneb Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Cutting the parts is the easy step. :) Wait till you see what I've got on the drawing board now. :D g. Proud owner of 80-0007. http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of her kind.
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