Custom Warthog Throttle Faceplate

[LooseCannon]

15 hours ago, Antix70 said:

The problem with the TEK creations plate is that he paid little attention to LED layout, so half the lettering was without illumination, if that doesn't matter to you then no biggie. Also for the F/A-18, Launch Bar in place of INTR Wing Inhibit for fuel control makes much more sense, imo.

Not familiar with his products, but my design (as you already know) has the LED layout so the lettering is illuminated to maximum extent possible.

It's a shame that TM didn't provide more LEDs for the rest of the switch positions.  I wonder if anyone has attempted to modify the LED layout on the base throttle?  Would be a lot of work though.

[_Hoss]

[Antix70]

Yeah, I have no interest to get inside there and make changes, I'm assuming all of the LED's in there now are PCB mounted, and likely a solid unit. Otherwise adding a couple LED's wouldn't be too impossible, but not for the faint of heart, drilling and soldering to existing LED's would be required.

Honestly though, now that I've switched to VR, the lighting hardly matters, but I still dig having my callsign and Hornet-centric plate over the stock TM plate.

[Ken_Waters]

These plates look great! Are you still selling them?

[_Hoss]

PM him....... it's faster

[LooseCannon]

Hi Ken_waters,

Thank you, very much!  I am still selling them. 

As Hoss mentioned, PM me and we can work out the details of what you want.

I just ran a new batch that are ready to be engraved.

-Smitty "Loose Cannon"

[Antix70]

On 12/16/2022 at 11:27 AM, Ken_Waters said:

These plates look great! Are you still selling them?

You're gonna love em!

@LooseCannonNow I need a set for the Apache! Any ideas on layout?!

Edited December 18, 2022 by Antix70

[LooseCannon]

19 hours ago, Antix70 said:

You're gonna love em!

@LooseCannonNow I need a set for the Apache! Any ideas on layout?!

 

@Antix70I wish I had some brilliant ideas to give you, but unfortunately, I have not spent any productive time with that module yet.  As always, I'm open to suggestions with that and any other aircraft in DCS.

[Antix70]

10 hours ago, LooseCannon said:

@Antix70I wish I had some brilliant ideas to give you, but unfortunately, I have not spent any productive time with that module yet.  As always, I'm open to suggestions with that and any other aircraft in DCS.

I'll see what I can come up with. Probably post in the AH-64 forum to ask others. Consensus is always nice

 

[Cobra_B39]

LC - I PM'ed you about one of these F/A-18 plates... would like to order one if possible.

[LooseCannon]

For those still wondering, yes I am still making custom faceplates for the Warthog Throttle.  Just shoot me a Message if you are interested and you'll get a quicker response. 

Thanks!

[LooseCannon]

Just developed a plate for the F-15E Strike Eagle.  This will be my "stock" plate, but as always, I can put anything you want, wherever you want it. DM me if you're interested.

[Streaker84]

Hey Everyone,

I was fortunate to come across this thread after switching to WH Throttle last month. I messaged LooseCannon and he customized a plate for me that includes a mix of Strike Eagle and Hornet switches. We worked out the fine details via PMs and he gave me great suggestions for a better layout of the controls I was looking to use. I had the plate in my hands in about a week and it exceeded my expectations.

I followed up with @LooseCannon a few days later about creating a couple of other faceplates for a button box for my rig (again a mix of SE and Hornet controls for radar, INS, master modes, etc.). We again worked out the designs together and he even 3D printed boxes for the faceplates. They came out awesome and I'm in the process of wiring everything up.

Give him a shout if you're looking to customize some controls or looking to add immersion. His communication is top notch and he cares that you get a good product. 

[_Hoss]

He's definitely the guy to go to for these custom faceplates. I've got a set for the TMWH throttle, and two for my BlackHog buttonbox.

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[Timghetta]

On 6/27/2023 at 7:59 PM, LooseCannon said:

Just developed a plate for the F-15E Strike Eagle.  This will be my "stock" plate, but as always, I can put anything you want, wherever you want it. DM me if you're interested.

Nice Logo...  

[LooseCannon]

Thanks Tim!

I appreciate you letting me use it.  You did nice work on that.  

[Timghetta]

9 hours ago, LooseCannon said:

Thanks Tim!

I appreciate you letting me use it.  You did nice work on that.  

The panel looks great. I just ordered one.
Can't wait to see it in person.

[cwoav8r]

Smitty,

I can't thank you enough for my custom panel for the Warthog Throttle...  It's just frickin awesowme!  If you haven't pulled the trigger on a panel from him...  just do it!  Oh, and that's not a scratch on the panel next to the engine crank switch...  it's dog hair!

[_Hoss]

Damn it........

I ruined everything getting this to replace the WH Throttle.    Just kidding.... 

I completely tore apart my red-neck flight console that I built for 66.6% of the crap I own. 

I've a few adapters arriving from MTSIM on Wednesday, and I'm rearranging it all. See the other plate under the monitor?

Leftside - Taurus, PTO2, and K-51 Trim box. 

I'll send you another pic when it's done. That Start-up Panel on the Taurus changes a lot on the BlackHog A face plate. I just haven't figured it out yet.

And I don't think it weights as much as the WH throttle. 

Part one..... mount it.......

Part two tomorrow..... run cables, power on.....

Edited September 13, 2024 by _Hoss