Deadman's A-10 C Cockpit Build

Getting the grip reworked with real switches unfortunately not the correct buttons but these Ottos switch will work nicly

Here is some great footage just found it may have been posted but hey I can't get enough!!!

That was pretty awesome! Thanks for posting.

Hi Deadman,

sorry that I am hijacking your thread.

Were you able, by any chance, to source an ANTI-G and Arm Ground Safety panel?

I am curios what dimensions they may have.

My guess at the moment is, that according o the DCS Manual the Anti-G Panel is two single blanks, so is around 5.75 x 2.25 +- tolerance.

The Arm Ground Safety 5.75 x 3 +- tolerance.

Thanks for you help and cheers

Sven

Supper busy at the moment and it is -20 F (-28.8 C) at the moment out side So quite chilly where the panels and pit are so it may be a wile before I can check.

A-10 East Heritage Flight Team face book page has some great video footage of a heritage flight and this A-10 360

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/heritageflight2017?source=feed_text&story_id=385796401784819

So is there any interest in left, right counsels,

and center pedestal made from 14 gauge sheet

aluminum? The units are modified replicas the

Dzus rails have been removed and replaced with

custom made mounts. These mounts have made

increasing the width of each of the console bays slightly.

The aluminum back plates for all control panels

except the IFF panel will be offered.

Can I see some pictures and how much?

As soon as I get all three made I will post pictures and the price and run time will be announced.

I have made contact with several professional panel making companies. as soon as I get a reply with prices . I will let you all know.

That will be good Deadman.

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I've been waiting for the panels for a long time. I'm excited that this is close to fruition. Thank you for all the hard work.

You said you made contact with panel making companies. As I understood it, you were just selling the boxes (consoles) for the panels to be seated inside. Will you be offering panels as well?

Well sort of i don't want to sell the panels . To me itis a complete unit why would you purchase panels with out a console? In my case I was over seas working and had time. Now I have a company to cut the counsels and front pedestal.I don't expect people to have the time to wait I have all of the consol panels drawn out in solid works. It makes sense to me to find a professional company to make backlight panels for those that want a replica 1:1 copy of a cockpit.I do know how to make the panel but have no time or the desired to invest in the CNC or laser for engraving. So I sent out an email asking companies if they would work on the project personally I think Simpart de has the beast build panel( as far as construction) . I have not heard back from them yet. So we will see If I don't find a company I will still sell the aluminum structure in kit form.

Interesting. They want 55K for a complete setup and last time I really looked at it, it seemed to be filled with inaccuracies and misalignment's. I always thought you hated Simparts.de . I was hoping someone would get with you and your plans to provide a reasonable cost, complete replica of what Simparts.de is offering but for a hell of a lot less. I understand time, investment, labor and parts costs, and assuming 98-99% feel is "good enough" for the majority, a reasonably priced alternative to simparts should be ascertainable. Though I will admit this is pure conjecture and in no way an expectation. I'm looking forward to your pictures DM, keep up the good work.

Your thought sum it up fairly well but I think you have misunderstood me . I have clarified my statement, it was specifically about how they build their panels. The steps can be seen in one of their videos. I have voice my thoughts on the inaccurate designs in the past they have chosen not to correct may things it is their business. I am looking for a professional to produce the most accurate back lite panel at an affordable cost to the A-10 builders.

Have you looked at AeroMark?

Do you have a link?

Im definitely interested in consoles and backplates. That would be perfect. Many thanks

Your welcome I should have price on the right side Friday and the center soon once i get a set cut and put them together then Pictures will be a\valible

AeroMark:

http://www.controllaser.com

Sales: (407) 926-3500 | Toll-Free Support: (866) 612-8619

They specialize in a diverse portfolio of engraving equipment and services so it may be quicker to give them a call.

It looks like they only sell lasers and not laser engraving services. I am not interested as I have said before in doing this my self. I all ready work 55 hours a week.

AeroMark:

http://www.controllaser.com

Sales: (407) 926-3500 | Toll-Free Support: (866) 612-8619

They specialize in a diverse portfolio of engraving equipment and services so it may be quicker to give them a call.

So far no reply from PC flight or Simpatt de. Lynk has declined to make panels as has Flight deck solutions. One bid from home cockpit solutions at $140.00 for an Aux Electrical panel is not an acceptable. Just an FYI.

Have you tried http://hispapanels.com/tienda/en/ ?

He will make custom panels to whatever size you need

I am not a fan of the split level construction.I don't need any panels. The selected company would be making panels that would pass for real. I have all ready fone the hard part all of the models and dxf files are completed.