WWII REPLIKA throttles

[hegykc]

Hi all.

 

Some of you may remember me from my earlier attempts at manufacturing simulation gear with emerging technologies, a few years ago. Unfortunately quality and speed of processes just wasn't quite there for a fast and reliable manufacturing process.

 

But I've been quietly working and pushing boundaries so today, due to a convergence of several new technologies, and becoming available to the average engineer, I am finally able to present some of my finished, functional work that is up to the standards of quality and realism I was hoping to achieve all those years ago.

 

These are 3 prototypes that I have been personally testing for the last 6 months. Electronics are arduino clones, programmed as generic windows joysticks, no drivers, plug'n'play. If you want, you can even program your own firmware. They come with a metal desktop stand, trim boxes, flaps and gear levers, and complete set of switches that are not in these pictures but will be presented soon.

 

Here are the photographs I took in my newly assembled studio. As I get familiar with the camera I will present many more and of course, a youtube video of them in action. Here are the first few photographs:

- short usb cables only for photo shoot

- everything is designed from purchased WWII blueprint scans

- fixed gyro throttle handles on these units, but twist handles are in testing phase

 

 

 

 

These units will go to a local virtual squad of 15 pilots for outside beta testing this month. I will post further updates and videos in this thread.

 

My modern hotas prototypes will have a separate thread soon.

 

Cheers!

[Rudel_chw]

They look amazing, wish you the best with your cottage manufacturing :thumbup:

[grant977]

Wow I’ll be interested.

[sniperpr1]

Are you producing the F/A-18C throttle?

[Sokol1_br]

Looks nice. :thumbup:

 

Hope that this time they "take-off" .

[hegykc]

Are you producing the F/A-18C throttle?

 

 

I will continue that story in in it's own thread. These are much simpler to produce, test and perfect.

[sniperpr1]

Can you provide a link to the thread?

[hegykc]

Can you provide a link to the thread?

 

 

I will open a new thread as soon as I photograph and film the modern stuff.

[DDSSTT]

I would only consider the P-51 Throttle if you included the K-14 Gun Sight version with a twist grip.

[Spitty]

I just got the final pieces together for some P51 throttles.The company who does my waterjet company got snowed under so put me behind.And yes they have the K14 twist grip.

I like the look of the new Replica controls!

[JRMITCH]

Very impressive hegykc, nice to see someone producing some options for WW2 aircraft. Best of luck and keep pushing updates! I just might not be able to fly without one of these!

[seriadh]

I would love to buy something like this. Absolutely beautiful work.

[mr_mojo97]

Good to see you back, Hegykc. It's all looking awesome.

[sirrah]

Some fine looking craftmanship there Hegykc :thumbup:

[mambo]

Awesome, very interested, any chance to have the option of P 47 twist grip for ranging k14 sight also trim control unit will be very interesting, instant buy.

Edited June 6, 2020 by mambo

[streakeagle]

Twist grip would be the bomb. I can't wait to see everything you will have for sale in your shop. It is good to see you didn't give up and are on the verge of releasing really cool stuff for us combat flight sim addicts!

Edited June 7, 2020 by streakeagle

[Stang]

hegykc

 

They look GREAT my friend. :thumbup:

 

I may be able to help with P-51D Throttle. Lets talk some more.

 

 

Stang out

[Brewnix]

I like, these look awesome. Nice and solid. And use of Arduino I think is a good choice for the fact its open source. SO I know it might too early to ask but technically with use of Arduino tech and its availability they can be sold as mechanics only or only complete units?

[Egon Vindex]

Is it designed for home cockpit only or an option is planned for desk also ?

[hegykc]

I'll be taking more photos this week, with aluminum mounts like the Monstertech ones for desktop use.

 

You can swap handles for a one with twist grip for K14 range axis.

 

There will be videos and first impressions by an online squad of 15 pilots later.

[Spitty]

I can highly recommend Stangs P51 CAD drawings.All the P51 parts Ive made have come from his work..

https://www.shapeways.com/product/L2L948A6E/k14-reticule-control-p51?optionId=63433387&li=shops

[Ginsu80]

I would 100% order the P-47 and P-51 version of these.

[shu77]

These are truly beautiful. Very interested in the P-51, but would also be interested if you could provide some addons for the Saitek/logitech throttle quadrant.

[S.o.h.]

Any news?

[wolle]

Looks awesome. Is there any pricing info out yet?