Jaroslav Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 WOW... you really wanna fly this thing don't you :) beautiful work..
Deadman Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Impressive as all ways DSP. We know of your back ground in modelling What was your investment in time on the chair? 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.
Dropship Pilot Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Well, to be honest I don't really know. It took almost 2 years to get to this point, but I also spend lots of time doing other things. My guess would be about 150 hours. If I had spend the time I used for the seat at my job, I probably could have bought an original seat - but that's just not as satisfying as building one. Also you learn quite a bit about something you build (or draw) that otherwise would go unnoticed. - DSP
hannibal Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 looks nice! but i couldnt sit in that thing unless it is adjustable.. :/ amazing work! find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179
Deadman Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 That is a lot of time I was thinking it had been all most two year ago I had sent you some pic of the seat pan well great work 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.
MacFevre Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Just incredible. You should be very satisfied and proud. It really is quite an accomplishment, and hope that mine turns out looking at least half as well. Very, very nice. 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
Dropship Pilot Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 looks nice! but i couldnt sit in that thing unless it is adjustable.. :/ amazing work! The seat angle is the same as in the A-10 (and thus quite differend than on the F-16) and the height fitted to my size. However, if I ever need to adjust the seat, it's quite easy to modify or replace the "feet". Also I build it somewhat modular (the side panels, the seat pan, the parachute container and the rocket assembly can be taken off by removing two screws each) so that it can be easily transported by one person. That is a lot of time I was thinking it had been all most two year ago I had sent you some pic of the seat pan well great work Those helped a lot when building the seat pan - thanks again! :thumbup:
Hansolo Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Totally missed the posting of the final result... It is amazing. Outstanding craftsmanship :thumbup: I wouldn't be able to tell this one from a real seat Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album
lobo Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Dropship that is very nice. Amazing craftsmanship. Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook current version 8D available here: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/
Dropship Pilot Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 Hi Hans, coming from you that means a lot to me! :) Here a first WIP picture of the stick extension: Cheers, Stefan
MacFevre Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Wow. OK, more info on your extension, please! That looks pretty sharp. Is that metal or pvc? Very professional looking. Quick coat of black, a big clamp to act as a stick shaker, and you'd be pressed to tell the difference between the real thing! Very nice! 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
Dropship Pilot Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I started with a nice and simple extension that I bought second hand (I think it's a metalnwood version). The upper and lower connector were really nicely done but the extension was way too short for my use. So after going over the images of the original stick I ordered a 45x2.5mm (I think the original is 1.75"=44.45mm) aluminium tube. I would have liked to get a 45x1 tube to keep the weight down, but had no luck in finding one. Having on tools to bend such a large diameter tube, I simply cut about 10 slots half way though the tube where the inner side of the bend was to be. Now the tube was weakend enough to be bend by using a standard vice and a wooden stick (to extend the tube another 50cm). Next I glued a short, straight 25mm aluminium tube into the now bend section to strengthen the bend and at the same time closing the remains of the cut slots. The original 1" tube of the stick extension was cut in half and glued into the upper and lower end of the 45mm tube to act as interfaces to the connectors of the original stick extension. The stick extension is balanced (e.g. it stands on its own). Thus the warthog will get back to center if kept within about 50% of its new travel range (which is limited be the legs). I will probably install or add an additional spring however. The disconnect lever will be next. It would also be nice to have a working stick shaker ((:D)), but I'll have to do some research on when to activate it. Cheers, Stefan Edited February 23, 2014 by Dropship Pilot
Duckling Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Nice work on that stick Dropship ! PM inbound... - - - -
Deadman Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) It is really hard to tell from the angel of the picture but you may not have room to mount a shaker on your stick do to the off set placements. There are some excellent reference shots still up on my thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1434208&postcount=244 Edited February 24, 2014 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.
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