Mike Powell Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Wicks Aircraft carries MS-35266 slotted phillister head 10-32 screws. Not quite what you're looking for, but being a milspec part, it might have the head diameter you need. http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/item/slotted-machine-screws/ms35266-fillister-head-steel-screw/ms35266-65?# Also take a look at SkyGeek http://www.skygeek.com/military-standard-screws.html Random stuff, somewhat more reasonable quantities... Mike Powell www.mikesflightdeck.com www.mikesflightdeckbooks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks Mike 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...
Hansolo Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Small Sitrep on the EU build. As already stated by DM the build process has taken longer than anticipated. Job, family life etc has meant that I have been unable to work 110% on this test build, but its looking a little better now. Still lots of small loose ends, but pit per drawing is 90% complete. Right hand side: Center view Following tasks missing completion: Various paint jobs e.g. aluminum skin retainers, carriage bolts, inner/outer skin. Making fake ejection seat guide rails, and mountings for same. Make hangers for AOA indication and Refueling lights. Assembly instruction are 90% complete. Anyway just a little teaser. Enjoy and have a very nice weekend Cheers Hans Edited June 20, 2015 by Hansolo 1 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...
JCook Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Looks good. Can't wait to see it completed. Looking forward to seeing the plans. Do you have an estimate on the hours it took to get to 90%. I don't see any ribs - wondering how strong are the sides. Strong enough to enter egress over the top? Excellent work guys - much thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhog Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 That is SOOOOOOOOOOOO nice guys. Really well done. :thumbup: Regards John W aka WarHog. My Cockpit Build Pictures... My Arduino Sketches ... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Dc0Wd9C5l3uY-cPj1iQD3iAEHY6EuHg?usp=sharing WIN 10 Pro, i8-8700k @ 5.0ghz, ASUS Maximus x Code, 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum Ram, AIO Water Cooler, M.2 512GB NVMe, 500gb SSD, EVGA GTX 1080 ti (11gb), Sony 65” 4K Display VPC MongoosT-50, TM Warthog Throttle, TRK IR 5.0, Slaw Viper Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadroc Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Well done HMA! Looks fantastic! :thumbup: MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Guys I am looking for a source of 10-32 x 3/4" Phillips Drive Fillister Head black oxide Finish Steel Machine Screw any one know of a vendor? Have you tried Aircraft Spruce? Not sure if these would work for you but they might be the right size or maybe others on the site. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hi thanks but yes i have checked them out wrong thread and head size to fit the instrument clamp and the engine cluster panel. Have you tried Aircraft Spruce? Not sure if these would work for you but they might be the right size or maybe others on the site. 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...
Hansolo Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Do you have an estimate on the hours it took to get to 90%. I don't see any ribs - wondering how strong are the sides. Strong enough to enter egress over the top? Until now it's about 75 hours. There has been a lot of going to and from the building process. One of the main features with Deadman's design is that there no ribs. The canopy support beam can hold my full weight (small guy of about 74kg/163lbs). 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...
Boltz Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Looks great hans! Taking out the ribs is great. I really like dimebug's plans and have a lot of respect don't get me wrong on that. But I have spent more time hacking parts off those ribs after the sides were in place than I spent making them in the first place. No ribs is a huge time saver Great work guys. Looking forward to seeing it all done A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 wait until you see the side console design no Dzus laser cut for M4 or #8 screw for fake Dzus connectors in the proper places but you could still place a real panel over the holes and attach it . 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...
7rooper Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Wow! Impressive work so far... My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCook Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Great to hear the sides have the strength to enter and exit the simpit like in the real aircraft. DM - can you expand upon what you wrote about the side consoles and attaching panels. I had been leaning toward using DZUS rails. Is that not an option? Thanks for this great work. Edited June 21, 2015 by JCook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Hi John using Dzus rail is not an option with the set being eventuated at the moment. Do to every one concern about price I widened the consoles approximately 0.125 inch to use bent sheet aluminum as Dsuz rail replacement that is included with the kit. A savings of ruffly $500.00 for the real Dzus rail. Edited June 21, 2015 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...
JCook Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Okay. Thanks DM. I'll keep watching. Using a non-DZUS solution can work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacFevre Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I guess since they are out, Hans has asked if I will share a few more views. This one from the US. I too have been delayed much to my chagrin and embarrassment. I've had health issues and quite a scary surgery that has put me down for a bit. Recovering now slowly. Mine also is complete, minus the side consoles, MIP, and of course, the ACES II. It's taken a little more time than Hans, in the high 80 hr. range. Cost wise was very inexpensive in relation to material wise. Hans has made some incredibly detailed instructions that I could not improve upon to save my life, so thank you for that. Also thank you DM, for without you I could have never made something so lifelike or nice. Again I apologize to you for the time delay. Buttons aren't toys! :smilewink: My new Version 2 Pit: MacFevre A-10C SimPit V2 My first pit thread: A-10C Simulator Pit "The TARDIS." Dzus Fastener tutorial, on the inexpensive side: DIY Dzus Fastener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsilf Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 HMA, MacFevre, what kind of material do you use for the skin of the shell. I mean left and right for the big surface? Hans, are you german? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Wow Mac looks great! Nice to see the shot before paint. Large boards for the base must make for one solid construction A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Mac thansk for the additional pictures . Its great to hear your recovery is going well . 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...
Jimbo Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 ok... Insanely jealous now! That does look awesome! Any ETA on the release date for the plans DM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Ya know I would love o say two day or two weeks but those things tend to get thrown back at me . So like the bad boys of rock and roll say its done when its done. I will say very soon I will get a hold of the company for the consoles and center pedestal tomorrow to see if we are any where near being approved for a build ( this means they have so many spec they can and can not do the engineer just said shoot me a copy of your file and I will look at it) The major decision to sill make is the material and construction method for the MIP 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...
LynxDK Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Looks Awesome Deadman :) Looking forward to see the Consoles :) Regards. LynxDK [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7rooper Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Same here. I'm even thinking in upgrading my dimebug's based sideconsoles and center panel with this beautiful cockpit tub. The rail for the ACES seat looks so cool! Deadman, So far it seems your plans offer a build that has hothing to envy to those viperpits ubber detailed accurate cockpits. My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacFevre Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 HMA, MacFevre, what kind of material do you use for the skin of the shell. I mean left and right for the big surface? Hans, are you german? I used plain 1/8" masonite, or hardboard. Cut it and painted the smooth surface. It was very inexpensive, under $10 and turned out very well. Just had to watch the screw holes though and use a skin washer underneath the screw. Otherwise the head of the screw may pull through the board. Boltz - You're correct, the large surface area of the floor with it being 3/4" makes for a very solid surface. Fastening to it the joists made from 2x8 boards makes it almost indestructible. The whole thing once it's put together is very sturdy, no worries about anything getting broken. The first pit I did was off Dimbug's plans, and though very good, I made it from MDF. Huge mistake on my part. It was not only heavier, but on occasion pulled a few screws out. MDF is not a material that likes things screwed into it. ;) Buttons aren't toys! :smilewink: My new Version 2 Pit: MacFevre A-10C SimPit V2 My first pit thread: A-10C Simulator Pit "The TARDIS." Dzus Fastener tutorial, on the inexpensive side: DIY Dzus Fastener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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