Deadman Posted April 11, 2017 Author Posted April 11, 2017 any time I hope you enjoy it as much as I 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.
Duckling Posted April 11, 2017 Posted April 11, 2017 Great news and thanks for the heads-up Ky, Ordered. - - - -
hansangb Posted April 12, 2017 Posted April 12, 2017 Looks like they'll get a bump as a result of this thread. Ordered hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1
Boltz Posted April 12, 2017 Posted April 12, 2017 Many thanks DM. Ordered A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel
Deadman Posted April 13, 2017 Author Posted April 13, 2017 Sweet the preview look really good 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 May 2, 2017 Author Posted May 2, 2017 Recently I have tried to outsource back lit light plates made form my 3d models referencing my real panels. I have receive bids from $150 with out PCB to over 600 euros still with out a PBC. All of these bids I have found to be more expensive than the community will support. So regrettably panels will not be for sale until I find a professional company that wants to work with the limited numbers of A-10C builders. 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Any news on finding a professional company? I noticed Warhog does good work, is there anything there? Or perhaps another member has a machine? That might be a cheaper solution than a full fledged company.
Deadman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 I presented the opportunity to every company I could find on line plus one or two members here the results have been posted. I approached Warhog log ago he all so refused. I am not interested it working with some one that does not have the experience to make a quality product or that wants to make panels to pay for their pit from my plans. I all so don't think there is the demand to make a large run of the panels that would pay back the investment in equipment for me to make the panels. The core of the A-10C full cockpit builders along with their skill set and willingness to work with me may make a very small run of high quality accurate replica panels possible.For the group of builders I am currently associated with but not a general release to the public the is based solely on the lack of interest/ offers in real parts I have posted for sale in the last year. Any news on finding a professional company? I noticed Warhog does good work, is there anything there? Or perhaps another member has a machine? That might be a cheaper solution than a full fledged company. 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.
VZ_342 Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 I presented the opportunity to every company I could find on line plus one or two members here the results have been posted. I approached Warhog log ago he all so refused. I am not interested it working with some one that does not have the experience to make a quality product or that wants to make panels to pay for their pit from my plans. I all so don't think there is the demand to make a large run of the panels that would pay back the investment in equipment for me to make the panels. The core of the A-10C full cockpit builders along with their skill set and willingness to work with me may make a very small run of high quality accurate replica panels possible.For the group of builders I am currently associated with but not a general release to the public the is based solely on the lack of interest/ offers in real parts I have posted for sale in the last year. Maybe offer the plans "for personal use only", so if someone within the buyers' world had the tools + talent to have them made, it could be done? this way we'd have good dimensions instead of reverse-engineering from pictures?
Deadman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 I have all ready seen the results of that type of agreement on VP it did not end well. I have all so all so had my own experience with sharing information here on the form and having it plagiarized. The site that occurred on is no longer up and running when i pointed it out to the person running the site they explained to me once i post any information on the net it is no longer my information but anyone can do anything with it. I thanksed him for the education and have since not posted any real information or measurements on the net. This is very unfortunate for my fellow home builder but i refuse to donated thousands of hour of work on 3d Models and taken from thousands of dollars worth of equipment. To companies that are making SWAGed A-10C parts for a profit. Yes the still watch these forms. 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Have you by any chance, made a list of all the companies you've contacted so we can continue to search for you and hopefully alleviate that portion of the stress a little bit?
Deadman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 Yes I have a list the search was extensive my criteria was one piece construction for the back lit plate with a pcb for under $150.00 max each. There is no stress for me here and i am not sure whom is in the we here. Besides the now and then request for more free plans. I still have not seen any one build a cockpit from the free plans yet. I have not had any one new asking about projects. so i am not seeing any demand really. the list of companies asked for price quotes. SimParts .de to expensive PCFlights multilayer construction does not meet my spec homecockpitsolutions.com goflightinc.com Refused simtekinc.com Refused flightdecksolutions.com Refused http://lynx.dk/ Refused http://hispapanels.com multilayer construction does not meet my spec As I have ask you not to represent me in any way of form in the past I would stat the same now Thanks 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 No worries, I will inquire on my behalf and mine alone. Do you happen to remember the reg for how panels are to be constructed? I remember seeing a video on how real military aircraft panels are made but after searching, I've only came up with how Simparts.de makes theirs and a few others but all use solid acrylic.
Deadman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) You lost me, care to share who is using solid acrylic? besides Simparts de? Edited May 21, 2017 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 By solid acrylic I meant without a metal exterior plate
Deadman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 There are three different components to the control panel a solid backlit plate made from Acrylic. By solid i mean it had been milled or molded at the correct thickness cut outs have been made for nuts and other mounting hardware. Attached to the backlit plate there is a PCB with the incandescent bulbs or LEDs and power supply plug . The back support plate made from 14 gauge 0.064 inch aluminum that the switches and indicators are mounted on. Using a piece of acrylic or anything but the Aluminum plate for this is a waste of money in my experience. 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 May 22, 2017 Author Posted May 22, 2017 That depends on the control the panel is for and how it is lit. 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 June 8, 2017 Author Posted June 8, 2017 Here is a short vid on guided rockets https://www.facebook.com/135207298748/videos/10155365541998749/ 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Ahhhh incurlik Turkey... good times Good find DM
Deadman Posted June 9, 2017 Author Posted June 9, 2017 There are a few parts that belong to both F-16 block 52 and A-10C The IP-1310 RWR indicator the ARU 42A , Map light on the MIP, The Hydraulic pressure indicators on the MIP, The CMSP/ EWMU Panel, The Oxygen Panel on the right console can be, the AAU-3A on the right .The ANARC 164 , Utility light, The grip. please don't belive someone that says the ejection seat is the same in both yes both ACES II but different models, The Rudder pedals are completely different do to the layout of the cockpits and seat angles. This is the short list please don't waste a bunch of money on something for the A-10C made by someone that only has access to F-16 parts and information. You will regret it. 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 June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 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.
AstroEma Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Hello Deadman, this last pictures means that you will be releasing the 3D models or that you will sell knobs? Cheers, e. Kaby Lake @ 4.6Ghz - Gigabyte Z170-D3H - 16Gb DDR4 - Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 OC - Samsung EVO 250Gb SSD - Seagate 1 Tb HDD - HTC Vive - Rift CV1
Deadman Posted June 19, 2017 Author Posted June 19, 2017 I am not sure I looked at putting them on Shapway. I have casted knobs in the past. I would need to remold my knobs to sell any.It would all depend on the demand. 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.
Mr.Fenestron Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Hey dm, do you happen to recall how much you sold a complete set for? Also, does a complete set comprise of all knobs, dials, etc needed?
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