ryyy Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 I don't know where to exactly put this on the forums but I figured that since it relates to an ACES II seat, my best bet would to post it in here... Anyways I have recently obtained a .dwg file from Gene Buckle over at simhq for an ACES II seat. I was instructed to look at it with the program AutoCAD or DraftSight. Someone told me I can take the file and get it printed on a large format printer so I can make it somewhat of like a "stencil" when I go and start to cut wood with a saw. I was wondering where would one go and get this type of file printed out and how much it would cost. Also, do I need to give the location/person/store/etc. any specific instructions to get this to the correct size? He didn't mention anything but that it is designed in metric scale and I do not know how to get the accurate size from the program. Thanks for the help if any as I know it might be a tough question >_< And for reference: http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3307062/ejection_seat_plan_needed_badl.html http://www.geneb.org/acesii/aces%20ii%20seat.dwg
pitbldr Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 I've printed out things like this before at Fedex/Kinkos stores. Didn't cost much at all. I think you'll need the file in another format as I don't think they can work with the .cdr file. If you can open it, you may be able to save as or export it to PDF format. If it's accurately sized in the document, then it would just need to be printed at 1:1 scale. If it's not 1:1 (and I'd be surprised if it wasn't), then you'd need to ask Gene.
Deadman Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Just remember that seat was designed for the F-16 so the seat pan is thicker in the front and may be uncomfortable reclined at 15 degrees instead of the 30 degrees for the F-16 and it has kneed knockers instead of the ejection handles. 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.
Marmusman Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) .dwg should be an AutoCAD drawing. If you need the file as a PDF, I have AutoCAD and can make it into a PDF. Did it come with a .ctb file also? The .ctb file has the lineweight settings. [edit] I noticed that you added the acad file link at the end of your original post. I made PDFs of the drawings. There are (4) drawings. Whoever made the original file numbered the pieces for (2) different sets that same, so I added "Set A" and "Set B" to the drawings to help keep it straight. They are 1:1 scale to be printed on 36" x 48" paper, also known as "Arch E" paper size (a standard architectural paper size). Kinkos or Staples should have a large format plotter to print these. Make sure to tell them that you need no scale factor adjustment. The first drawing has a very large piece and hopefully it will not get cut off by the printer's margins. I checked and it will print properly on my large format plotter, but they are all different. I added some dimensions to the pieces for you to check the scale after printing. (millimieter do not convert to inches very evenly, so there are lots of 1/16" dimensions.) The pdfs can be found here: http://www.mediafire.com/?br5stbqmmw6dre4 Also, I found this link that describes the build a little better: http://www.simpits.org/design/HowTo_AceIIseat/HowTo_Ace2.html Good luck with your project. Edited September 22, 2011 by Marmusman additional information
ryyy Posted September 22, 2011 Author Posted September 22, 2011 .dwg should be an AutoCAD drawing. If you need the file as a PDF, I have AutoCAD and can make it into a PDF. Did it come with a .ctb file also? The .ctb file has the lineweight settings. [edit] I noticed that you added the acad file link at the end of your original post. I made PDFs of the drawings. There are (4) drawings. Whoever made the original file numbered the pieces for (2) different sets that same, so I added "Set A" and "Set B" to the drawings to help keep it straight. They are 1:1 scale to be printed on 36" x 48" paper, also known as "Arch E" paper size (a standard architectural paper size). Kinkos or Staples should have a large format plotter to print these. Make sure to tell them that you need no scale factor adjustment. The first drawing has a very large piece and hopefully it will not get cut off by the printer's margins. I checked and it will print properly on my large format plotter, but they are all different. I added some dimensions to the pieces for you to check the scale after printing. (millimieter do not convert to inches very evenly, so there are lots of 1/16" dimensions.) The pdfs can be found here: http://www.mediafire.com/?br5stbqmmw6dre4 Also, I found this link that describes the build a little better: http://www.simpits.org/design/HowTo_AceIIseat/HowTo_Ace2.html Good luck with your project. You sir are the reason why I love being a part of the sim community. Everyone here is incredibly helpful and willing to give some advice to those in need of answers. Thank you for your work and assistance with this project of mine and I am sure that there are those that will benefit from this as well. To pay it forward to the community, I'm going to document every step of the way for those who may be cautious and hesitant to try to build something like this. Hopefully we can influence others to perhaps pay it forward as well :thumbup:
avlolga Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 .dwg should be an AutoCAD drawing. If you need the file as a PDF, I have AutoCAD and can make it into a PDF. Did it come with a .ctb file also? The .ctb file has the lineweight settings. [edit] I noticed that you added the acad file link at the end of your original post. I made PDFs of the drawings. There are (4) drawings. Whoever made the original file numbered the pieces for (2) different sets that same, so I added "Set A" and "Set B" to the drawings to help keep it straight. They are 1:1 scale to be printed on 36" x 48" paper, also known as "Arch E" paper size (a standard architectural paper size). Kinkos or Staples should have a large format plotter to print these. Make sure to tell them that you need no scale factor adjustment. The first drawing has a very large piece and hopefully it will not get cut off by the printer's margins. I checked and it will print properly on my large format plotter, but they are all different. I added some dimensions to the pieces for you to check the scale after printing. (millimieter do not convert to inches very evenly, so there are lots of 1/16" dimensions.) The pdfs can be found here: http://www.mediafire.com/?br5stbqmmw6dre4 Also, I found this link that describes the build a little better: http://www.simpits.org/design/HowTo_AceIIseat/HowTo_Ace2.html Good luck with your project. Thanks :thumbup::thumbup: for sharing:thumbup::thumbup: your name will be remarked on the seat
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