y2kiah Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 BTW I have changed the top of my panel, probably a little less like the real thing but I think it will give the hood and "eyebrows" more room to mount. The center pedestal and the front panel mount are based on a structure built from aluminum angle rather than wood. I chose this to preserve the thin edges but still keep a solid structure. Plus aluminum angle is dead simple to work with... cut to length on a mitre saw, a little JBWeld between parts and you have a rock solid structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Here is Dimebugs left and right consoles, made in 19mm mdf. Is very stable and looks real good:)... The rails and the cover will be added.... Edited August 10, 2011 by linden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Those look amazing Linden, what did you use to cut them? http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks HitchHikingFlatlander!! for the left side parts i used cnc, then the cnc machine broke:( But i manage to cut out the parts on cardboard whit the machine then trace it on the mdf-bord, then i use a jigsaw to finish the right side Cardboard parts: Edited August 10, 2011 by linden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebug Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 y2kiah, that's an interesting approch. it's been a long time i would like to test this kind of constructon. Linden, you must be using a huge Jigsaw, mine cannot go with such thickness or big parts. What did broke on the cnc ? Could you make a picture to check the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle fitting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avilator Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 *** Do you plan on using any physical instruments, or all screens? Would add any additional support if you did use physical instruments? I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2kiah Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Do you plan on using any physical instruments, or all screens? Would add any additional support if you did use physical instruments? I'll have 5 small screens, MFDs, HSI, ADI and RWR. For the rest I will make replica physical instruments, but they'll be much lighter than real instruments so weight will not be an issue for me. The pictures do not show the additional support that I plan to have on the lower left and right of the panel. I'll have metal brackets attach the panel to the sides of the cockpit, to help stabilize it. I can sit on a simple box made from 1x1x1/8 aluminum angle bonded with JBWeld and I weigh 180lbs, so I don't think additional structure is needed for strength if you use real instruments, but more support for stability couldn't hurt. Here is a stripped down view of the structure that I'm planning to build. I just need a bracket to attach the lower part of the panel and it should be good. Altogether this uses just under 230" of aluminum angle, so that's 5 length's of 48" 1x1x1/8 angle which comes to about $27 plus shipping here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hog_driver111th Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 BTW I have changed the top of my panel, probably a little less like the real thing but I think it will give the hood and "eyebrows" more room to mount. Actually, looking at this image, it looks like the center area (EW, ADI, HSI) are at the same height as the sides (RWR, IAS, VVI, ALT) in the picture below. This brings up another question, does the top of the "eyebrows" and main panel line up, or are the eyebrows resting above? By the looks of the image below, the way the fire pull handles are, that whole area sits well above where the top of the main panel actually sits. (just wanting to make sure I'm drawing this out correctly before I make my cuts, so sorry if I'm getting annoying. :smilewink:) A-10C - FC3 - CA - L-39 - UH1 - P-51 - Hawk - BS2 - F-86 - Gazelle - F-5E - AV8B - F/A-18C i5-4590 - GTX 1060 - Oculus CV1 - TM:Warthog [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic9979_1.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 y2kiah, that's an interesting approch. it's been a long time i would like to test this kind of constructon. Linden, you must be using a huge Jigsaw, mine cannot go with such thickness or big parts. What did broke on the cnc ? Could you make a picture to check the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle fitting ? When i started the cnc its just stop after maby 10mm,but it workt whit carbord, so i think the engine on one of the axel is overheating. Unfortunately i dont have the warthog, but i will get it soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well then you can just give me the consoles Linden and I'll hold onto them for testing LOL! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2kiah Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Actually, looking at this image, it looks like the center area (EW, ADI, HSI) are at the same height as the sides (RWR, IAS, VVI, ALT) in the picture below. This brings up another question, does the top of the "eyebrows" and main panel line up, or are the eyebrows resting above?... Look again, the center section definitely rises above the level of the outer sections. They meet at the same level because the top of the real panel follows the slope of the dash. I didn't want to deal with the slope so I just made it flat all the way back. Once the dash goes on top it will look like they meet at the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well then you can just give me the consoles Linden and I'll hold onto them for testing LOL! Haha, sure:)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebug Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Icemaker is also building the pit (basically i designed it for him). He spent some time testing the planned TM Warthog grip extension (see the following picture). On the website Checksix-frcom, we're discussion crossing data with a very nice ejection seat. A massive upgrade for the Ejection seat may eventually come : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebug Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 i'm also working hard on the front panel, floor and center piedestal should be ready soon, i'm creating documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sound real good!! Cant wait... Like the grip extension, looks real nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hog_driver111th Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 How are the tests with the grip extension? Would this actually sit on the floor if using an ejection seat? A-10C - FC3 - CA - L-39 - UH1 - P-51 - Hawk - BS2 - F-86 - Gazelle - F-5E - AV8B - F/A-18C i5-4590 - GTX 1060 - Oculus CV1 - TM:Warthog [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic9979_1.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemaker Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Finished tonight the sides and my son cant wait to test with the warthog... And i added a pannel to see if it feets correctly, and you know what : it does!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebug Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Icemaker made this picture with the seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's looking really good, I usually don't care for the fixed position of ejection seat replicas but that looks outstanding and even possible comfortable (with some cushions of course). In any case looking really good Icemaker. I already have an itch to start my side consoles now. http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advicepuppy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Look again, the center section definitely rises above the level of the outer sections. They meet at the same level because the top of the real panel follows the slope of the dash. I didn't want to deal with the slope so I just made it flat all the way back. Once the dash goes on top it will look like they meet at the same level. It's cool, looking at that picture and knowing what to do with all of those buttons. Btw, I'm one of the smarter kids in my school, which is full of smart kids, and I will have taken all of the engineering courses by this coming year's end, but Jesus Christ I feel dumb here! Why don't you all team up and build a real A-10 already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Too expensive Advicepuppy........ or we would! Not to mention local/federal govt.s usually frown on civilians building CAS aircraft for fun........... I wish I went to college and joined the air force. http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hog_driver111th Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Icemaker made this picture with the seat um... which picture? :music_whistling: A-10C - FC3 - CA - L-39 - UH1 - P-51 - Hawk - BS2 - F-86 - Gazelle - F-5E - AV8B - F/A-18C i5-4590 - GTX 1060 - Oculus CV1 - TM:Warthog [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic9979_1.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebug Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 the website hosting the file is down, should be back online later, same for the pictures in Icemaker post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 This is excellent. Do you have any plans to show how to build the TM Warthog grip extension (sorry if I missed this somewhere)? TM HOTAS Warthog : Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals GTX580 (3Gb) : i7 2600k : 8Gb DDR3 : Asus P8P67 Pro W7 64bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hog_driver111th Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Or planning on selling them? I don't have the warthog, an ejection seat, or enough room to fit a cockpit in my apartment (wife's rules, not mine... I'd use the whole living room if she'd let me)... but I'd probably buy one for the day I can add it to my pit. A-10C - FC3 - CA - L-39 - UH1 - P-51 - Hawk - BS2 - F-86 - Gazelle - F-5E - AV8B - F/A-18C i5-4590 - GTX 1060 - Oculus CV1 - TM:Warthog [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic9979_1.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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