Building a full-sized cockpit
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+1I can only read in awe.
Here's some of today's work.
And this is what i like to call "adequate precision".
Sides are not yet attached, there's a few more bits to be added, but pics were taken solely for estimation purposes..
I can safely say that this seat is the most complex wooden construction i ever made. Stay tuned!
And this is what i like to call "adequate precision".
Sides are not yet attached, there's a few more bits to be added, but pics were taken solely for estimation purposes..
I can safely say that this seat is the most complex wooden construction i ever made. Stay tuned!
Thanks dj, the part i've already assembled is about 88 cm in height. If you're into trigonometry, you might be able to calculate it, given that the 'leaning angle' is 30 degrees from vertical. But since i haven't reached total height yet, i estimate it to be aprox. 1 mtr (for the seat's height that is)..
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Here's a real nice drawing from viperpits:
Taken that from point A (the bottom of the guiding rail) upto the next vertical line the distance is 528,8 mm i would say around 60-65 cm is as far back as the seat would lean..
Taken that from point A (the bottom of the guiding rail) upto the next vertical line the distance is 528,8 mm i would say around 60-65 cm is as far back as the seat would lean..
Just want to say that I really admire your tenacity for this project! It will be an awesome achievement once its built, I marvel at each new piece that pops up. I only wish I had the ollies to hone skills of that magnitude
Well thanks fellas, i appreciate your comments!
@Tomse: The 'arcade room' as you call it will take a really long time to be complete, but at least i got the arcade cabinet to keep me relaxed when i'm not constructing the cockpit.
I wanted to start with the (first) ejection seat for the basic parts of the construction, because i realize that summer is ending, and i just hate working out in the cold when winter shows up. Although i started with the ICP and HUD unit, i did that on purpose, in order to justify continuing the whole project. I simply wanted to make sure i could cope with building my own panels and instrumentation, otherwise this would be a no-go deal!
Y'all realize that this is an ultra-low budget construction; haven't yet spent a single cent on lumber, and hope to continue that way. After all, if surfaces are treated right and painted properly, no one will be able to tell where the wood originated from (if not following the construction pics).
@Tomse: The 'arcade room' as you call it will take a really long time to be complete, but at least i got the arcade cabinet to keep me relaxed when i'm not constructing the cockpit.
I wanted to start with the (first) ejection seat for the basic parts of the construction, because i realize that summer is ending, and i just hate working out in the cold when winter shows up. Although i started with the ICP and HUD unit, i did that on purpose, in order to justify continuing the whole project. I simply wanted to make sure i could cope with building my own panels and instrumentation, otherwise this would be a no-go deal!
Y'all realize that this is an ultra-low budget construction; haven't yet spent a single cent on lumber, and hope to continue that way. After all, if surfaces are treated right and painted properly, no one will be able to tell where the wood originated from (if not following the construction pics).
low budget is good.. it only means that stuff don't get thrown out just because it's old... I made a bird feeder house out of some packing wood.
btw.. how is the HUD going to work ? and can we get a sneak peak ?
btw.. how is the HUD going to work ? and can we get a sneak peak ?
Now this is a project and a half!
Will be watching closely.. keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot! Will do.
That's the spirit. Now, about the HUD.. It is a bit early for a sneak peak, because not all the ingredients are in place yet. If you go back to post #30 you'll see a miniature monitor. Data for the HUD will be displayed on it, reflected on a mirror, projected through the magnifier to the final glass.
