Deadman Posted October 12, 2013 Author Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Hi Gus ya well after 4000 kilometers round trip and working the day after I got back my but and back are killing me.The shell is thick resin reinforced with wood. I have both sides off and both side consoles off the ejection seat rails are out. I have cleaned out probably 10 kilos of dirt. The paint still looks great . The stick and rudder pedals are connected to three large drum Actuators Any electrical engineers out there looking for a challenge? Edited October 13, 2013 by Deadman https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Dropship Pilot Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Thats the best base for a pit build I can think of! As for the cleanup - I bet you could have gotten lots of volunteers from this board (including me). :smilewink: By the way - those torque motors look like they could rip your arm out. The motors in a Sidewinder FFB2 are tiny compared to these! :joystick: The cylinder at the back is probably an encoder for position feedback. Looking forward to see more of your build/restauration process. Cheers, DSP
Jimbo Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Ahhh, so this is what insane jealousy fees like :)
Deadman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 It will be OK have a dram of Scotch and feel the warm glow. Morning guys I stayed up a bit late last night Like Gus said I could not resist doing a a trial fit of the grip and panels after cleaning. I finished up by removing some very rusty screws from the floor and cleaning under the ejection area.Wile the screws are drying I just had to do a few things. Then cleaned a very rust grip nut. I need to get some clear coat for it then well crap out came all of the panels I have, and well see for your self's. today is just a raking the yard day crap . https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Sabre-TLA Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Awesome Deadman! That's the way to build a pit. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Well I hand to move a few thing and clean up a bit so there was no where else to put these parts. I think is starting to look a bit more familiar I made a video of how the stick moved these parts but it would not up load to Photo Bucket https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
agrasyuk Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 DM, what is the cost if you don't mind me asking? Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Less than Frank's definition of affordable for every one:beer: DM, what is the cost if you don't mind me asking? https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Intrepid1 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 looking at all those pic,s..almost wet myself :huh: You are a very resourceful man I can't wait to see what you create next I would like to know ,now that there is a real one available, what is the height of the canopy frame above the fire control handles? Btw congratulations on your find:beer: Randy
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Randy I'll see what I can do on the measurement but measuring from the fire control handles or the top of the housing. brings in to many veritables. Ican get a measurement of the frame ins self https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
y2kiah Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 lol, I was wondering how long it would take for the first measurement request to happen. This is going to set a new benchmark for home pits when it's done.
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 The canopy frame is 30 1/2 inches tall 42 inches wide and is at an 80 deg angel. When laying on a flat surface. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Ya I know it will turn in to a gim me gim me fest but I figured I will answer this one it would have been nice if he had said please That said any thing I post now should be considered copy right material. Any one starts using my picture to build parts for sale every thing comes down. Now if some one wants exact measurements for a project person or business contact me and we will work out a deal lol, I was wondering how long it would take for the first measurement request to happen. This is going to set a new benchmark for home pits when it's done. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 YA that is what she said :thumbup: The wife that is https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
hannibal Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 efffin insane... find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179
Deadman Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Yes quite but after all most 10 years of collecting different parts for the beast luckily the wife said just bye the dam thing :lol: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Hansolo Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Yes quite but after all most 10 years of collecting different parts for the beast luckily the wife said just bye the dam thing :lol: Persistence pays off :thumbup: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album
BHawthorne Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Yes quite but after all most 10 years of collecting different parts for the beast luckily the wife said just bye the dam thing :lol: I hope she said "buy" not "bye". Both are plausible but different outcomes in this sort of hobby. *chuckle*
Deadman Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 Its all good:thumbup: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
metalnwood Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Nice stuff Deadman, I am sure you are going to make something special out of it.
Intrepid1 Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 lol, I was wondering how long it would take for the first measurement request to happen. This is going to set a new benchmark for home pits when it's done. That measurement is exactly what I need, I can work from there Thank you P.s. I hope I have not opened the flood gates for request's lol Randy
Panthro Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Some ppl have all the luck, but hell I want to know how it ended up in a dumpster in the first place. [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic86362_2.gif[/sIGPIC]
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