FatMonster Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Way back in 2011 I bought a seat kit from SC Simulations (thank you FLIM) as a project for my teenage son to build with me. Sadly, he passed away and I didn't have the heart to go forward, stuffing everything into a closet and basically forgetting about it. Now after four years, a lot of traveling and experiencing things that I never made time for in the past, I'm finally at peace over losing my boy and am enjoying life again. Truly, life is short, indeed. ... Anyway, I've become interested in flight-simming again and I ran across the old kit I had put away and decided to slap it together this weekend. I didn't have any instructions and, at first I was a a bit daunted on figuring out how to put everything together: However, after getting in touch with FLIM here on the board and doing a little google research, it all came together quite easily on a Sunday afternoon with a beer and a baseball game on the tube. What a pleasure now to not have to put the throttle on an upside down waste basket and the stick on a bucket between my legs! I have to compliment the boys from SC Simulations for making such a great economical kit. The way it provides for mounting the TM HOTAS is awesome. It's actually been a nice way for me to remember the great times I had with my son. Now I'm inspired to learn more about building an actual pit like so many of you here are doing. The home pits I've seen on this forum are truly jaw-dropping. Thanks so much to all of you who contribute here and who make it a place so welcoming to beginners like me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skowtura Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Very good job - I'm envious - well done! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I7 4.3ghz 16gb GTX770 4gb 7tb HD Benq 3200 32inch + 3 Acer V223HQ 20inch Hotas Warthog MFD Cougars Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals. Track IR 5 and UltraMFCD / LotATC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Nice job! Keep it up A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Very nice Sir. looking good :thumbup: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbak Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Great job! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]WIN 10, i7 10700, 32GB DDR4, RTX 2080 Super, Crucial 1TB SSD, Samsung EVO 850 500GB SSD, TM Warthog with 10cm extension, TIR5, MFG Crosswind Pedals, Wheelstand Pro, LG 40" 4K TV, Razer Black Widow Ultimate KB[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxDK Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Looking very cool :) Nice job. Regards. LynxDK [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Wow! Excellent job and an amazing story behind it!! I'm so sorry for your loss man.. I cannot even begin to comprehend how it's like to lose your son.. Excellent to hear you have gone on and now are enjoying the sim flying again! Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsilf Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Fantastic work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
313_Nevo Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashtom Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajdary Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Excellent work, it looks fantastic! Got me watery eyes, life is short enjoy it as much as you can without harming others :thumbup: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Tempered Glass, Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero, Intel i7 7700K @ 4.8, Corsair HX 1000i, Nzxt Kraken 62, 32gb DDR4 3000Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum, Nvme SSD Samsung 960 Evo 1Tb, Asus Strix OC 1080ti, Philips 43" 4K Monitor + 2 x Dell 24" U2414H, Warthog HOTAS, Track IR 5, Obutto R3volution, Buttkicker Gamer 2, MFG Crosswind pedals, Occulus Rift CV1, Windows 10 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ive actually been looking for a kit like this, any sites to buy and ship? Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 That's great! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Amazing, it looked like a real puzzle!! Sorry on your loss and I hope you get to build a pit to complement the fantastic seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr1malr8ge Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 AweSome seat.. Dedicate it to your son. Maybe paint "In Loving Memory of son" on the side. Sorry for your loss. For the WIN [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]If your desired effect on the target is making the pilot defecate his pants laughing then you can definitely achieve it with a launch like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Your post caused me to sweat from my eyes a bit. Wonderful work on the seat, glad you are back in to the sim community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadHunter52 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Sorry about your boy. No parent should ever have to bury a child. Your grieving period is your to experience and no time limit is set on it. By going ahead with this, you are honoring him. I'm sure he would understand your timing and respect your efforts. Sound like a good place to hang a plaque, with his name laser cut into it, perhaps with one of his mottos or sayings. Nice job on the assembly. Looks like a good place from which to battle, or jsut have some memory joy flights. Dogs of War Squadron Call sign "HeadHunter" P-51D /Spitfire Jockey Gigabyte EP45T-UD3LR /Q9650 3.6Ghz | 16GB DDR3 1600 RipJaws | EVGA GTX-1060 ACX3 FTW | ThrustMaster 16000m & G13 GamePad w/analog rudder stick | TurtleBeach EarForce PX22 | Track IR5 | Vizio 40" 4K TV monitor (stuck temporarily with an Acer 22" :( ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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