F/A-18C Pits?

[SageOT]

Anybody have one already built in preparation or currently working on one? I'm still in the planning stages but only about a month or two out from cutting (large format CNC at the maker space should be done by then).

 

And for those not aware, http://hornetpits.org/ exists. Lots of good stuff there, 99% geared towards the VRS Superbug, but a friendly community and a place to start.

 

I ask because if anyone has already started I will happily steal the heck out of any ideas you have. :)

 

Sage

[7rooper]

Thanks for the info.

I'm bulding a Hog Pit. I don't think I'll be building a Hornet

[frogger]

im undecided at the moment. but have been practising modeling as i have the electronics in the mail to build a cnc.

 

here is a model i did the other night. its not perfect but was really just a test. i sent the gcode file to another member who is learning to use a cnc machine aswell.

 

my main issue is i dont really fly combat. i fly formations and just generally fly around looking at the scenery so building a combat aircraft is alot of useless work. however the refueling and carrier landing side of things draws me in. and having the complete cockpit layout in a drawing helps massively.

[Lars]

I am building one.

Panels are designed and ready for CNC but atm. I am working on the framework.

Edited February 15, 2016 by Lars

[SageOT]

I am building one.

Panels are designed and ready for CNC but atm. I am working on the framework.

 

Very cool. How did you make the framework you have so far? Looks metal or plastic...?

[1.JaVA_Platypus]

Looks like sheet aluminum to me.

[SageOT]

So I 3d printed my first thing ever today. A little Dzus replica. Came out fairly decent. I'm about to go knob crazy. Only thing I'm having trouble finding online is a .stl file for the below.. The rest of the knobs in the pit are either already out there from Boeing simmers or are similar enough. I just haven't seen this type... Anybody seen one on thingi or somewhere else?

 

Thanks,

 

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[Deadman]

on eBay the ech knob web site http://www.ehcknobs.com/

 

you might want to use real pictures the knob set varies.

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/5/1/7/1454715.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/4/6/1/1336164.jpg

Edited March 14, 2016 by Deadman

[SageOT]

Thanks Deadman.

 

JAR, looks great! I love that you put the step... Got me thinking... I had been debating how to go about getting into/out of my build when done.

 

All the different setups... I'm guessing ED is modeling 163985-ish based on the old style center MFD bezel and the gun cam panel.

Edited March 14, 2016 by SageOT

[Greekbull]

 

 

 

 

Only "real" bits are:

F/A-18A windscreen

F-14D ejection seat handle

C-130 countermeasure panel

Airspeed indicator

Grimes cockpit light

 

The rest is crafted using NATOPS/photos from steel, aluminium, wood and industrial scrap.

Haven't had it online for a few years as all it gets me is endless emails/PMs asking for dimensions or to buy it :)

Hornet is a great one to build because you get a LEX to step on. Plus the windscreen could be easily replicated with a single curved sheet of acrylic.

 

I've disconnected the extra screen/MFD in preparation for VR.

 

Wow! That looks awesome!

[frogger]

im not going to worry about back lit panels. i got the poster printed with the whole cockpit layout for $30, i spoke with the guy and to print the same file inverted colour and laminated to high quality would only cost just under double. when i finish editing the poster so it doesnt have draw on knobs and switches but instead a + or a dot to drill and mount plexi glass over it i could build all my panels for around $100 without the toggle switches.

 

if it works out ok i may make a few sets, i have a friend that wants a f16 set made up.

[SageOT]

im not going to worry about back lit panels. i got the poster printed with the whole cockpit layout for $30, i spoke with the guy and to print the same file inverted colour and laminated to high quality would only cost just under double. when i finish editing the poster so it doesnt have draw on knobs and switches but instead a + or a dot to drill and mount plexi glass over it i could build all my panels for around $100 without the toggle switches.

 

if it works out ok i may make a few sets, i have a friend that wants a f16 set made up.

 

Nice. That's a cheap printer! Lucky man. :)

 

I'm going to attempt to back light since I'll soon have access to a laser cutter/engraver.

 

I just converted the NATOPS layout into a CAD file and dropped it into SketchUP for clean up. Going to 3d it all then drop it down on a level plane for cutting. I have a 3d printed DDI bezel that is accurate to the real 18C so using the measurements on it to scale my SketchUP drawing.

 

Sage

[frogger]

country town perks i guess. ive spoken with a 3d printing place but cant confirm prices till i give them a model, i was told the modeling is the expensive part. if anyone has and stl files to share let me know

[Lars]

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I bought some new parts from Ebay for my FA18 cockpit project.

[SageOT]

I bought some new parts from Ebay for my FA18 cockpit project.

 

 

Nice haul!

[Scooternutz]

Jar,

 

Your pit looks exceptional!!!!! Here is mine.

[Scooternutz]

I bought some new parts from Ebay for my FA18 cockpit project.

 

Love that jettison button!!!!!!

[capthaltli]

Here's my F/A-18E pit (FSX) which I plan to switch to DCS F/A-18C when released. But I also am getting the OR CV1 on May 25th, so that may change plans.

[frogger]

any pictures showing it from further away such as showing the screen u use and all that :D very cool setup

[capthaltli]

Here is an old photo that shows the curved screen when I first setup. I use a BenQ 1080 projector and Nthusim to warp the image onto the curve.

 

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[Scooternutz]

Here's my F/A-18E pit (FSX) which I plan to switch to DCS F/A-18C when released. But I also am getting the OR CV1 on May 25th, so that may change plans.

 

That is gorgeous! Great job!

[Mr_Burns]

Here's my F/A-18E pit (FSX) which I plan to switch to DCS F/A-18C when released. But I also am getting the OR CV1 on May 25th, so that may change plans.

 

Is that a touch screen? Also, what is OR CV1?

Edited April 23, 2016 by Mr_Burns

[Greekbull]

Here's my F/A-18E pit (FSX) which I plan to switch to DCS F/A-18C when released. But I also am getting the OR CV1 on May 25th, so that may change plans.

 

That's beautiful! Nice job! We have 3-4 of us building full F/A-18C pits in our squadron for the upcoming module

[Lobinjaevel]

...what is OR CV1?

 

Oculus Rift commercial version 1.

 

Cheers!

[capthaltli]

Just got my CV1 yesterday, unfortunately I can't fly with it yet since I am building a new computer to run VR (decided to wait for the 1080 when it comes out later this month). As I wait to start flying in VR, I put together a virtual Cruise video for the Pukin' Dogs in my sim pit (FSX VRS). I expect to see a lot more of these once DCS releases the F/A-18C, which I hope to also create.

 

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