Deadman Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 The story I got was it was not being use any more by a Lockheed Martin training facility and set out for the scrap company to pick up. One of their guys was going to rebuild it but did not have the time. I stumbled across it and offer the seller what he wanted and drove down and picked it up. That and I have been activly looking for one for about 8 years lol so I guess i was lucky I had some money set aside and could take the time off from work and I have a wife That understands my Hobby and is will to travel a great distance with me. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Well guys i was going to do some sanding on the stick canopy control housing and seat adj housing to touch up the black paint remove a shredded vinal sticker on the canopy housing then get the areas prepped for some yellow striping and one have any painting tips? for doing strips? https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 ...and I have a wife That understands my Hobby and is will to travel a great distance with me. Who is, without a doubt, a much more amazing find than the cockpit!! :thumbup: ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 You have no Idea how true that is :thumbup: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthro Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I so believe it, no wonder you made her a keeper. You realize how many pics are going to be needed to satisfy the fans now? A find like that wont crop up again in a hurry. [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic86362_2.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well nothing real getting done right now I ran in to a friend that is an electrical engineer so there may be some interesting solutions coming up https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Well I am stripping down the Canopy jettison Assembly and the Emergency Brake assembly for a coat of fresh Flat black paint https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckling Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Aaaahhh. Thanks DM. Those outer top quads are some of the most undocumented pieces. On the way but not finished with my copies but shows I clearly underestimated the hight of'em. When/if possible, could you you take a pic of the bottomside of em, interested in how the 'linkage to switch' of the pull handles are solved in the SIMPIT setup Cheers Gus - - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 This looks incredible. Are the emergency brake and canopy jettison just pulled to activate? Do they have any locks or buttons that need pushed or rotated? Thanks, Boltz A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 The emergency brake is pull push. The canopy jettison is push the mechanical release button and pull the handel. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks Deadman. I knew they had to have some protection. Looks like I'm going to have to work out a way of building these for my pit. I haven't been able to find sufficient photos till this point. Thanks, Boltz A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) If there was enough interest I could make several sets of the handles. The canopy jet would be more expensive with the push button release included. Housings could all so be made possibly. Edited October 19, 2013 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I haven't bought anything 'replica' for my pit yet but seeing this I think I need to change this and look at making a much more realistic cockpit. Could be a while though before I am at the stage of purchasing these though. A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whartsell Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'm interested in handles :) Arduino,EOS and Helios Tutorial Static ATC menu mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well we will see if there is more interest shown kind of busy right now touching up paint https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Gus i will see what I can do wile they are stripped down Aaaahhh. Thanks DM. Those outer top quads are some of the most undocumented pieces. On the way but not finished with my copies but shows I clearly underestimated the hight of'em. When/if possible, could you you take a pic of the bottomside of em, interested in how the 'linkage to switch' of the pull handles are solved in the SIMPIT setup Cheers Gus https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well what do you think the old strip decal was gloss dirty and on crooked. I wanted an orange yellow flat paint this is the closest to the markings on the Canopy Jettison handle I have found. Three coats to cover the black has produced slight ridges but perhaps some wet sanding will take care of that.I did not find any one to re anodize the red Extend boarding ladder so a coat of cherry red gloss for it and the Jett stored button guard. Over all I am very pleased with how these came out. the Flat camouflage black, cherry red Are Krylon the orange yellow is Rust-Oleums flat striping paint..I have recommended Rust-Olem Ultra cover Satin Granite before as a replacement for FS36231 for knobs. But it appears to be to dark for the cockpit winter gray seams to be a closer match to the cockpit color of the FMT https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropship Pilot Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looking good! I guess you will stick to the C-version. So, how will you deal with the main instrument panel? Are you going to modify it or will you make a completely new one? Cheers, DSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looking great DM :thumbup: beautiful paint job. You may write me up on the interest list for handles :music_whistling: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) I have Two M.I.P so one will get modified and turned in to a C version This should be cheaper stronger and easier than making a new one. Guys thanks for the kind words. Looking good! I guess you will stick to the C-version. So, how will you deal with the main instrument panel? Are you going to modify it or will you make a completely new one? Cheers, DSP Edited October 19, 2013 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Should have left it like it was "used", however it does look very nice. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 I would have preferred finding a replacement decal. The front of the anti skid switch all so needs refinished some one in the past decided to paint it with a brush. I would like these thes look original and match some what in color. it will get worn in soon enough. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 The stick has been Sanded and touched up with Flat black https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHawthorne Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Should have left it like it was "used", however it does look very nice. I'm sure Deadman will get enough seat time in it that it'll become used again. :smilewink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 All done it just need to be left alone for a few days and it will be good to go https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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