Introducing the DFDT Cockpit Project

Anyway I made this for you (..and for myself)..

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Nice one, that's looking very familiar to me:)

i post some pictures of mine when it's done (in week or so)

Cheers

Hey dude.. How's the progress on your HUD going?

Hey dudes,

it's going to be very quiet here.

Are you still at work?

--it doesn't matter

I found this www.opencocpits.com

and after several questions to the developer i know that these cards also work with LockOn, maybe it will be helpful for you.

MFG

Rock@wulf

PS: Whats the status of the Project?

Update

Hello again!

Here is a little update of the panel, it is the base of the hud,

in the first pic are some parts that i made of PVC material.

The second pic: glued together,it is taking shape already:)

Next are some pics of the entire instrumentpanel, withe the latest additions.

and

Close up of the hud base (i still don't know if i will make the hud entirely) but i have some

time left before the DCS Flanker will appear:(, at least 5 years i think

That's it for now, hope you like it!

Happy new year to all of you!!

Wasserfall

WOW! This... is absolutely awsome... your craftmanship is simply amaising..,

Bow my head in AW..!

This project is an example to all of us mate.! I am flabbergasted by the quality and realisticness of ... well just about every little piece of it..

Keep posting Pics mate.. I'll be waiting..!

Hapy Hollydays ..!:thumbup:

Hello everybody. This is my first post on this forum since I 've discovered this thread about the SU27 cockpit. Your work guy's is awesome....

My question: is anybody knows the fonctions of the different boutons on the throttle like you give for the stick?

Wolfair

Whooowww!!!

Really outstanding work :thumbup:

With king of material did you use for buildind the different parts.

And where did you find the nice red and yellow switches that are really specific...?:huh:

Really outstanding work :thumbup:

 

With king of material did you use for buildind the different parts.

 

And where did you find the nice red and yellow switches that are really specific...?:huh:

Well,... all kinds, mostly PVC sheet (3-2mm thick) some wood, and real mirror glass!

the switsches are standard ones modified by me with some alu rod and paint and some fantasy!!

Most non standard things are scratch build by me.

Salluut,

Wasserfall

Wasserfall

Is it possible to get an overview Picture of the Frontpanel with a descrition of all?

For Example

arrow to RWR and at a 2nd page RWR is standing for .... and the switch is toggeling radar lock mode for all or / locked only

an this for all knobs and switches , leds lamps etc...

its a lot of work but it would help other Homepitbuildest to build thier own

same thing for the lide panels and the trottle and the Stick would be awsome

Greetz

from Germany

Rock@wulf

I gotta ask mate..!

When you cut out the pvc panels for the HUD, did you use some kind of cnc router? Or is it all cut out by hand and sanded to fit.. If the last is the case, you mast have the presition of a surgeon..! Because that is such a piece of art..! And the whole thing with the mirrors in the HMTD seekers is just brilliant..!

Keep it up mates.. ! Everytime I feel like caving in on my project I just look at your updates, and the world is a better place again.. Peace..!

This thing looks so unreal. It's flawless, like it's made by some pro from a company. Amazing workmanship. :thumbup:

You should join the aviationsimulationgroup. they are a bunch of pit builders that make sell professionally made parts. your stuff looks as perfect as theirs.

Wasserfall

 

Is it possible to get an overview Picture of the Frontpanel with a descrition of all?

 

For Example

 

arrow to RWR and at a 2nd page RWR is standing for .... and the switch is toggeling radar lock mode for all or / locked only

 

an this for all knobs and switches , leds lamps etc...

 

its a lot of work but it would help other Homepitbuildest to build thier own

 

same thing for the lide panels and the trottle and the Stick would be awsome

 

Greetz

from Germany

Rock@wulf

That would be possible, but it would take some time to make it.

You could read the Lockon manual PDF were al instruments are explained.

Note that some switches/warninglights functions are not known yet for us, so there is still lot's of research to do.

Grusse,

Wasserfall

I gotta ask mate..!

 

When you cut out the pvc panels for the HUD, did you use some kind of cnc router? Or is it all cut out by hand and sanded to fit.. If the last is the case, you mast have the presition of a surgeon..! Because that is such a piece of art..! And the whole thing with the mirrors in the HMTD seekers is just brilliant..!

 

Keep it up mates.. ! Everytime I feel like caving in on my project I just look at your updates, and the world is a better place again.. Peace..!

No cnc router, just by hand using a knife, ruler and sandingpaper etc.:) maybe because i build some scale models too, i have a steady hand, but no i am not a surgeon.

On the ARC forum i am building a SU27 1:32 scale model

http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=55196

I'll try to wake this thread back to life again by asking HPO how's it going with the stick? Any update?

Good !! :),....and there will be an update soon.

C U :joystick:

Wasserfall, remember me on LLTM to bow in front of you for this Su-27 Model :D

Would you do me a favour Groove..? BOW TWICE..! Once from me as well..!

Wasserfall? I am in awe over your detailing.! I think I actually felt a twiching in my crouch area when I looked at your hydraulic tubing in the model.. Just beautifull..!

:thumbup:

Please don;t place me on a pedestal:)!!

Thanks guys anyway!

Modeling is one thing,.. but electronics, than i am a noob

Triggerhappy you have both skills, and everlasting enthousiasm!!

(don'nt look at my spelling)

Cheers

Wasserfall

Hi, finally an update :clap:

I've been very busy with my daytime job the last few months, so the design work on the stick got a little behind.

I've been working on the inner workings of the stick, and did some redesigning of the top part of the stick because of the new info I got.

As you can see I also managed to get the grip done (all the little diamonds)

For the buttons in the stick, I want to use the same tactile switches as in the stock Cougar, they got a good feel IMO and they have a very high durability.

I've been working on a design for a button unit, that is easy to attach to the stick, and has some easy maintenance possibility.

It also keeps the parts of the stick it self, as simple as possible.

Don't mind the trimbutton, I'm still busy with that one :)

I've made a little section cut of the upper part of the stick to test the button with the tactile switch, I also wanted to test a paint sample I made and I tried to make it look old and dirty.

In the next picture you see all the parts to make one button, in this case the Autopilot level button.

To attach the stick to the Cougar Base I want to make my own design, so that you can easily switch between the stock Cougar stick and the Flanker stick.

But for testing purposes I've made a two piece plug, that fits tightly around the metal plug of the Cougar.

The final plug will also fit in the segmented hole in the base of the stck.

The segments are in increments of 20 degrees, this is the same angle as the position of the stick in the real Flanker.

The plug has two holes to fix the stick to the base, one for a straight position (just like the stock Cougar for rightside use), and a second one for the 20 degrees angle for center cockpit use.

My plan is to have a full 1:1 stick ready before the LLTM 2008, maybe not all the buttons will work at that time,

(and the electronics and the wires will not be ready) but it will give a good idea on how the stick will look eventually.

CU :joystick:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Man this is absolutely beautifuL! :thumbup: Please add me to your future customer for this stick as I will definitely get it! This is so great! :smartass:

I WANT ONE! :D

Quite remarkable, This may even tempt me to buy Cougar!

Sweeeeeeeeet HPO !!! Hook me up for one ;)

Wow! Now you've even baffled me! :shocking:

I'll start working on the electronics as soon as I can lift a soldering iron again :)

You can add me your customer list... awesome work m8.