Mizzy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Hello Not sure where to post this but I need some help, I am looking for a chair to play DCS but I have no idea what is out there. Yes I have googled it all but thought that someone here could help recommend any . Thank you Mizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Monstertech sells one, pricetag could easily put you off. I bought one from this guy from Hungary, he sells through Facebook mostly. Simple Simpit https://www.facebook.com/SIMpleSIMpit/?tn-str=k*F he also builds Mig-29 sticks, rudder pedals... high quality builds. 1 i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector45 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Custom plans, plywood, and memory foam! 1 Modules: F-14A/B | F-15C | F-16C | F/A-18C | SU-33 | Spitfire Mk IX | AH-64D | UH-1 | Super Carrier | Combined Arms | Persian Gulf | Syria | NTTR Setup: VKB Gunfighter Mk.III F-14 CE HOTAS | Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | MFG Crosswind V3 | Custom switch panel | Tek Creations F14 Display Panel | Custom F14 Left Vertical Console | Custom IR Tracker | Custom butt kicker PC: i7 11700K | 64GB G-Skill DDR4 3600MHz | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080Ti FTW3 | DCS dedicated 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD | 3440x1440 144hz 34" ultrawide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngleOff66 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) If I had the room I would get a car chair set up. A local handy person or carpenter can make the base: Examples: https://www.polygon.com/guides/2020/7/1/21300566/how-to-build-a-flight-simulator-racing-cockpit-homemade-diy-rig-frame-chair-setup Any competent wood worker should be able to look at these various setups and cobble something together. https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/mobile-driving-flying-cockpit-with-motion-and-tactile-build.165289/ This is a racing rig, but it should provide ideas: U shaped foam cushion. Plenty of others. https://www.amazon.ca/Posture-Pro-Health-Chair-Cushion/dp/B09KCQYJDF/ref=sr_1_61?keywords=Foam+Cushion&qid=1658785131&sr=8-61 Not sure how to cut the metal frame of the chair and then re weld though. Edited July 25, 2022 by NoCoolName66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector45 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Plywood and 2x4's are pretty much all I used. SketchUp is a free 3D modeling software that made designing this feasible. Edited July 26, 2022 by Hector45 1 Modules: F-14A/B | F-15C | F-16C | F/A-18C | SU-33 | Spitfire Mk IX | AH-64D | UH-1 | Super Carrier | Combined Arms | Persian Gulf | Syria | NTTR Setup: VKB Gunfighter Mk.III F-14 CE HOTAS | Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | MFG Crosswind V3 | Custom switch panel | Tek Creations F14 Display Panel | Custom F14 Left Vertical Console | Custom IR Tracker | Custom butt kicker PC: i7 11700K | 64GB G-Skill DDR4 3600MHz | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080Ti FTW3 | DCS dedicated 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD | 3440x1440 144hz 34" ultrawide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngleOff66 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 That is a very nice setup Hector. The center cushion is much better than what I posted from the online reseller. I wonder if using a car chair would interfere with VR HMD? Trying to turn around and having that bit of the chair right at the back of your head/neck. hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Stu Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Im all for buying a cheap bucket seat and nailing it to some 2x4 for the Crosswinds to sit on, but I just looked at the yawvr kickstarter, which looks really good. Costs the same as a next gen gfx card. The tech is looking so good for the future in this field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector45 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, NoCoolName66 said: That is a very nice setup Hector. The center cushion is much better than what I posted from the online reseller. I wonder if using a car chair would interfere with VR HMD? Trying to turn around and having that bit of the chair right at the back of your head/neck. hmm. Thanks! Yeah I was worried about my headrest interfering with my headset which is why I didn't incorporate one in my design. Modules: F-14A/B | F-15C | F-16C | F/A-18C | SU-33 | Spitfire Mk IX | AH-64D | UH-1 | Super Carrier | Combined Arms | Persian Gulf | Syria | NTTR Setup: VKB Gunfighter Mk.III F-14 CE HOTAS | Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | MFG Crosswind V3 | Custom switch panel | Tek Creations F14 Display Panel | Custom F14 Left Vertical Console | Custom IR Tracker | Custom butt kicker PC: i7 11700K | 64GB G-Skill DDR4 3600MHz | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080Ti FTW3 | DCS dedicated 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD | 3440x1440 144hz 34" ultrawide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 5 hours ago, NoCoolName66 said: That is a very nice setup Hector. The center cushion is much better than what I posted from the online reseller. I wonder if using a car chair would interfere with VR HMD? Trying to turn around and having that bit of the chair right at the back of your head/neck. hmm. old cars usually have the chance to dettach the headrest. also worth mentioning, if going to a car junkyard, look for co-driver seats, much less mileage on them! 1 i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzy Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thank you all for your help Mizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR4GGL3 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 11:06 PM, Ala12Rv-Tundra said: Monstertech sells one, pricetag could easily put you off. I have the Monstertech MFC-1. But only because it is also a great office chair. I needed this dual use so it was worth the price. If one wants to built a dedicated Flight Sim Setup without that office use, I would not go for the expensive Monstertech chair 1 14700K | MSI Z690 Carbon | Gigabyte 4090 Gaming OC | 64GB DDR5 6000 G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | Creative SoundBlaster X-FI Titanium HD on a Violectric V90 Headphone amp and Fostex TH600 Headphones | LG 42 C227LA & Samsung C32HG70 | TrackIR 5 | Virpil WarBRD with VFX Grip | Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle | VKB T-Rudder Pedals MK IV I only fool around the F-14 - and still having a hard time on it as there is so much to learn and so little time and talent. But I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Exulte Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I used a playseat flightseat and modified it. 3 Де вороги, знайдуться козаки їх перемогти. 5800x3d * 3090 * 64gb * Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcq Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Or get a computer chair and dress it up Edited August 2, 2022 by Marcq 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 10:27 PM, Marcq said: Or get a computer chair and dress it up Is that diy stuff? Quite interesting on the headrest part i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbu1 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Am 2.8.2022 um 22:27 schrieb Marcq: Or get a computer chair and dress it up Great!! Awesome buil Is that your mouse on top of the headrest? DCS MT : 2.9.4.53707 Modules: UH-1H - SA342 - KA-50 BS3 - MI-24P - MI-8MTV2 - AH-64D - CH-47F(Preorder) - UH-60L(Mod) - A-10CII - F-16C - F/A-18C - FC3 -Combined Arms - Supercarrier - NTTR - Normandy2.0 - Persian Gulf - Syria - SA - Sinai - Afghanistan(Preorder) — Waiting for: OH-58D - BO-105 - AH-1G/F(Mod) - OH-6(Mod) - Kola - Australia - Iraq DCS-Client: 10900K, 64GB 3600, RTX3090, 500GB M2 NVMe(win10), 2TB M2 NVMe(DCS), VR VivePro2, PointCTRL, VaicomPro, Wacom Intuos S with VRK v2Beta DCS-DServer: 11600KF, 32GB 3600, GTX1080, 1TB M2 NVMe(win10), 2TB M2 NVMe(DCSDServer), DCS Olympus Simpit: NLR Flightsim Pro, TM Warthog Grip with 30cm Extension + Throttle, VPforce Rhino FFB, Komodo Pedals with Dampers, VPC Rotorplus+CBkit+AH-64D Grip, NLR HF8, Buttkicker (3*MiniConcert), TotalControls AH64D MPD‘s, TM 2*MFD‘s, Streamdecks (1*32,3*15,1*6), VPC CP#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpit Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Build your own ACES II-Ejection-seat: My seat built 2004 with some real parts after plans of Martin "Pegasus". 1 Kind regards Hans Dieter System: Win 11 Prof, 64 Bit, AMD 4350 Quad-Core, Gigabyte-Board 970A-UD3P, 16 GB-RAM; ASUS GTX 1080 8 GB - Nvidia Geforce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Textanker Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I'm going through this as well. I used a Jeep seat, but now I am noticing that I am unable to rotate in VR all the way around. The seat is reclined the same as my jeep, but I'm wondering if I should lean it forward some to help me see behind me better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greacey Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 7/26/2022 at 9:19 AM, Hector45 said: Plywood and 2x4's are pretty much all I used. SketchUp is a free 3D modeling software that made designing this feasible. Hey Hector, after hunting around on the intrawebs for a simpit chair solution, yours is by far the best I’ve seen. I don’t suppose you still have the sketch up file & would be happy to share them? cheers Greacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzigy Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Got Monstertech MFC8. Super awesome. Pricey but worth it... Might order a second one for 2nd home TM Warthog MFG TIR5 GT Omega Pro/ButKickerx1/WheelStandPro Playseat/ButKickerx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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