linden Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I decided to try a different way of buildning a pit, it will be made of carboard 3pic, 6mm on every part. The blueprints a used is from Dimebugs Free Stencil. As shown on the images the edges are not covered yet. Will use a filler to fill them, so it will look better. Here is some images of my progress so far. Parts Parts and more Parts:) http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/383/20110902140936.jpg' alt='20110902140936.jpg'> Parts glued together. 1
Cali Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 That looks very nice, I just wonder how it's gonna hold up over time. 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
linden Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks Cali, i will make sure that the filling will be airtight:) and then i will paint it.
Total Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I would also suggest strategically installing pieces of 1/8" thick Lexan or aluminum strips on the back of the your panels. This will increase the structural intregrity over the long term. Also, unless you completely seal every micron of every surface on the cardboard, it will eventually give into changing humidity conditions. Hence the suggestion for the lexan or aluminum to give it some reinforcement.
dimebug Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 that's what i call an interesting experiment :-)
TulsA-10 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 You could be on to something with this. You could sell these as a template kit for people who don't have as much time to build who want to trace and cut.. just a thought. Looks pretty cool.. can't say i have ever seen this before " I'm gonna have to be taking your car today. See I have some top secret clown business that supersedes any plans that you might have for this here vehicle."
Total Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Or, people who don't want a pit for the long term could just buy the cardboard and use it as is.
Cali Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 How much did that cost? 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
TulsA-10 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I couldn't resist.. I see $$$ signs everywhere. " I'm gonna have to be taking your car today. See I have some top secret clown business that supersedes any plans that you might have for this here vehicle."
linden Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 that's what i call an interesting experiment :-) :).. lets see where it goes...:)
linden Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) How much did that cost? I used the lasercutter at work so i only pay for the material. Edited September 2, 2011 by linden
linden Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) I couldn't resist.. I see $$$ signs everywhere. hehe..:) Edited September 2, 2011 by linden
TulsA-10 Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 You might have a career in laser cutting mdf consoles for us.. just another thought " I'm gonna have to be taking your car today. See I have some top secret clown business that supersedes any plans that you might have for this here vehicle."
slowhand Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 That looks great,will it support a monitor inside it?looking forward to more pic's.:thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] SMOKE'M:smoke: IF YA GOT'M!:gun_rifle: H2o Cooler I7 9700k GA 390x MB Win 10 pro Evga RTX 2070 8Gig DD5 32 Gig Corsair Vengence, 2T SSD. TM.Warthog:joystick: :punk:, CV-1:matrix:,3x23" monitors, Tm MFD's, Saitek pro rudders wrapped up in 2 sheets of plywood:megalol:
linden Posted September 3, 2011 Author Posted September 3, 2011 That looks great,will it support a monitor inside it?looking forward to more pic's.:thumbup: Dont know if it will support a lage monitor just by hangin it on the carbord, you will need some sort of backpic to hold it up. But the 7" monitors like for the mfd will work, Im gonna test out some stuff this week so i will post more pic as i go..:)
cichlidfan Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Damn, now you have got me thinking again...no good can come from this!:D 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:
power5 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 You laser cut corrugated? I have a Knife table where I work since I am also in the corrugated industry. It basically has a reciprocating exacto blade to cut the board. I have a non realistic pit designed for my table that I never cut the parts for. My table will only cut a single sheet at a time up to BC double wall which is roughly 5/16" thick. So I would have to hand glue all the layers together after they were cut. Is that what you had to do as well? If so, I applaud you. That is the main thing holding me back. I have free materials and unlimited access to the table since I am a designer. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Aaron i7 2600k@4.4ghz, GTX1060-6gb, 16gb DDR3, T16000m, Track IR5 BS2-A10C-UH1-FC3-M2000-F18C-A4E-F14B-BF109
linden Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 Looking good :) Me me me want that :) Hold on:) I will have a complete kit very soon!!
Deadman Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 You must be kidding your going to sell cardboard cockpits? 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.
One1way Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Hold on:) I will have a complete kit very soon!! Me me me happy :pilotfly:
linden Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 You must be kidding your going to sell cardboard cockpits? When I began this experiment, they were just to test to see if it was possible to make a pit in the carboard. But now I have received great feedback from many who want a pit that is easy to build and not too heavy, and of course that does not cost that much. So no I am not joking, I'll probably make a kit.
battguano Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Sign me up Linden, I'll buy one! Even if it's just cardboard, I'll laminate it myself with whatever I find in the garage.
linden Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 Sign me up Linden, I'll buy one! Even if it's just cardboard, I'll laminate it myself with whatever I find in the garage. sounds good, I have some more work to do with the drawings, but they will soon be ready
Deadman Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Good luck with that guys I really hope that works out for you:thumbup: When I began this experiment, they were just to test to see if it was possible to make a pit in the carboard. But now I have received great feedback from many who want a pit that is easy to build and not too heavy, and of course that does not cost that much. So no I am not joking, I'll probably make a kit. 1 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.
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