A-10C cockpit

[sweinhart3]

I just completely redid my measurements and have attached image. You can take it or leave. I did best I could with some of it guestimated. If you can use it enjoy. This is what I will be modelling mine on.

 

Edit: Updated Firecontrol. Was about 1" too high

Edited July 14, 2010 by sweinhart3

[Avilator]

Thank you very much! I'm going to model mine by this as well.:thumbup:

[sweinhart3]

The MFDs seem quite a bit bigger than previous. Im not sure of exact measurements but I think they are between 6.5" and 7". I know the screen size is 5" which is quite a bit larger than the F-16 versions. So the MFD cougars are going to be a bit small on it.

[Avilator]

Personally, I don't think having the dimension exactly right is too important. I'm after the functionality.

[Oscar]

Thank You sweinhart3........its a start and more than I had before.

[sweinhart3]

Any comments or corrections are welcome. I had to guess on the lower panels since they are new for A-10C. On the top portion for the fire control panel I subtracted 1/8" all around since I intend to use formers and 1/8" sheeting on top.

Edited July 13, 2010 by sweinhart3

[sweinhart3]

I made a change to the Fire control panel and reposted the above image. It was about 1" too high.

[Avilator]

Thanks for the update!

I sent a request to the National Air and Space Museum archives for technical drawings of the A-10 cockpit and main panel. It'll take a couple of weeks before it arrives, though.

[stelios2000]

The MFDs seem quite a bit bigger than previous. Im not sure of exact measurements but I think they are between 6.5" and 7". I know the screen size is 5" which is quite a bit larger than the F-16 versions. So the MFD cougars are going to be a bit small on it.

 

 

hi,

from this link

http://www.chinavasion.com/index.php/cName/home-audio-video-lcd-monitors-tv/

 

may i use this one

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/headreststand-incar-tft-lcd-monitor-7-inches-black/

 

for the thrustmaster MFD ????

thanks in advance

stelios

[sweinhart3]

Did some rework on my IP (as in completely rebuilding it lol). Also finished the frame construction of the sides. The throttle panel is actually recessed about 2.25" to fit the HOTAS Wathog. The cougar throttle doesnt fit because the arm extends past the throttle, so I built a little insert to mount it on top for now. If anyone knows what the dimensions on the fire control handles are I would appreciate it as the fire control panel is my next build. I estimated about 1" in height, but it could be more. Im considering the fire pull handles by OC but they are kinda expensive and cant afford them atm. Plus actual panels and the new hotas are really expensive and I need to save up for those.

 

Several additional photos added to my link below.

[Oscar]

Excellent progress.....

[Avilator]

If anyone knows what the dimensions on the fire control handles are I would appreciate it as the fire control panel is my next build.

Here you go, this is MS26523 from everyspec.com.

Fire Handle Design.PDF

[sweinhart3]

Here you go, this is MS26523 from everyspec.com.

 

Excellent. thanks. looks like my 1" estimate was only off by .05". I was afraid it would be bigger and I would have to make some changes, but that should end up being a perfect fit.

[HitchHikingFlatlander]

Great progress that's going to be an impressive pit!

[sweinhart3]

Im so upset. I glued the stepping parts onto my IP and found that I cut the damn thing 1/4" too far to one side. I put several days work into it and now if I try to put all the instruments in its not going to fit right. I think Im gonna have to find a way to have one professionally cut.