Degee Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) So i figured i should start sharing some of the progress... I'm using the OpenHornet plans as my basis and modifying as i go. So without further adieu, ill just drop a load of pics. I don't have a CNC to cut the MDF parts, but i do have a 600x400mm CO2 laser, so i broke the templates into multiple parts, cut those in 1/8" (3mm) hardboard, traced that onto the 3/4 MDF, rough cut with a jig saw, then used a flush cut router bit to get it to shape. repeated this for all teh structural parts. The throttle is a WinWing, without the case, you can see in the first test fits, it did not fit well, so i had to reprint the console top with some modifications, after that i was able to get a good fit. got the top plates cut and installed (3mm MDF) and started working on the Left vertical panel, that is where week 1 ended. more to come in the following weeks i hope. Edited April 18, 2020 by Degee
Degee Posted April 18, 2020 Author Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) Update week 2: was able to finish painting the left console, and got most of the switches and panels installed. Waiting on parts before i can go any further on that section, so i started working on the lower instrument panel structure, got MDF cut and fit. Edited April 26, 2020 by Degee
Lobinjaevel Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 That left console make me wanna build an F18 again! Great start, creative solution for the mdf parts!
Wylde Posted April 19, 2020 Posted April 19, 2020 Looking good! I'm also looking to start from the OpenHornet plans and it's nice to see that you got an awesome result so far! Keep us updated!
Degee Posted April 26, 2020 Author Posted April 26, 2020 Thank you, its pretty exciting seeing it all come together.
Degee Posted April 27, 2020 Author Posted April 27, 2020 Got my stick mounted, then I couldn't resist, got the existing parts set up, added an old car seat, and did a little flying today. Hope to have the Right console structure done next weekend.
Degee Posted May 4, 2020 Author Posted May 4, 2020 Another week of progress made, did a lot of work on the Select Jett switches. The OH design was not going to work with the stuff i had on hand, so had to get creative.I'm pretty happy with how they came out, check out the link to see it in action. Started work on the structure for the Right Console, and got that assembled today, hoping to get it painted up this week. Next project is to finish the Lower Instrument Panel pieces, then start the structure for the Upper Instrument Panel.
Lobinjaevel Posted May 4, 2020 Posted May 4, 2020 I'm with Stang, it's gorgeous! Kudos to you and openhornet team!!
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