Cockpit sets

[hog_driver111th]

I'm in the process of building cockpits for multiple aircraft for sale. These cockpits would be panels sets only, no electronics. I might work on cockpit modules later on, but with my limited knowledge, I'm going to stick with only panels. Each panel will include: Face Plate, Light Plate, Back Plate. They will be colored as per the aircraft (so if a normal real aircraft has grey instead of black...). All panels will be included including non-sim used panels. Instrument gauge bezels can be included also. If an aircraft has a HUD, the frames will also be included. If the aircraft comes as a single or dual seat, both will be made to allow a choice.

I haven't figure out prices yet for sets, but that will come. Cockpits will only be sold as a full set. Special orders for partial panel sets will come later, along with if you would like a specialized general aircraft panel.

 

What I'm looking for from all of you that see this, is a vote of which aircraft out of this list you would be interested in. This will help me decide which sets to start making while building my website. There are a few in the list that are still in the designing phases. Once the website is up, only paypal orders will be taken to ensure the money is safe for both parties.

 

EDIT: I realize that I only listed mainly US aircraft. All aircraft types can be made. I already have in the design stages, the SU-27 and MiG-29. My appologies for leaving these types out of the poll.

Edited June 26, 2013 by hog_driver111th

[Silver_Dragon]

A tornado / B-52 / Tu-95 cockpit

[hog_driver111th]

A tornado / B-52 / Tu-95 cockpit

 

I can definitely add any other aircraft to the list. The poll only allows 10 options. My current list includes somewhere in the range of 40 different cockpits. :thumbup:

[tintifaxl]

I'd like to have a ww2 warbird cockpit: the P-51D would be ideal.

[hog_driver111th]

I'd like to have a ww2 warbird cockpit: the P-51D would be ideal.

 

It's also on my to-do list, along with a Fw-190 for the other side.

[Kuky]

MiG-29 / Su-27

[outlawal2]

Black Shark and F-35 please..

[hog_driver111th]

Blackshark is planned.

[hog_driver111th]

With the way the poll is going, I'll be designing the F-18C and E, then A-10C, followed by the Uh-1H. My goal is to offer all types of cockpit sets. It will take a little time before I will offer a "pre-sale offer for cockpits at a discount price. All pits will include as listed in my first post. I will also offer faceplate sets only, or with all 3 parts, to try and save time/money for those that just want the panels with text.

If interested, or if you have questions, you can email me at info.fspanel (at) gmail (dot) com for more information.

[hog_driver111th]

A-10 and F/A-18C sets are 50% done being designed. I'll be working on the E version next. I'll announce when they are finished and on my website for sale.

[hog_driver111th]

A-10C set is finished. I'm working on the F/A-18C right now, but it's 23:30 right now, so I'm off to bed. The Left and right DDI are done, as is the UFC. Tomorrow I'll finish the MIP panels and the Aux panels. I should have the F/A-18C done by Wed., and the E/F done around the end of the week. The UH-1H will be afterwards.

Planned list after Huey:

Ka-50

MiG-21

MiG-29

F-16C

F-15C/E

 

Once I have the first 3 finished, I'll open my shop. Stay Tuned!

 

(Initial photo showing all A-10C panels included in the set. I do plan to include the CMSC, TISL, and Circuit Breaker Panel, although not in the picture.)

 

Edited July 6, 2013 by hog_driver111th

[hog_driver111th]

I'm still calculating the final price. Prices will be based in Euros, and conversion rates do change, so any other currency used may and will change the price accordingly. I will be offering free shipping for the first month that my store is open.

[Mnemonic]

A-10C is my flight of choice now, but I hope ED will do DCS F-16 at some point, meanwhile I also fly Falcon, so F-16 would be second on my list.

Great Idea btw. Would be good to know about prices.

[hog_driver111th]

My fixed price for the A-10C Complete Cockpit Set will be 1300€ (roughly $1670 with current conversion). This covers all panels in the picture above plus the extra few I mentioned. These include the panel and backplate. I will be posting up my website soon, probably after I get the F/A-18C/E done. If you are seriously interested in a set, you can PM me and I'll get back to you ASAP.

[hog_driver111th]

A-10C is my flight of choice now, but I hope ED will do DCS F-16 at some point, meanwhile I also fly Falcon, so F-16 would be second on my list.

Great Idea btw. Would be good to know about prices.

 

I do plan on doing an F-16 set, however, that may be a few months until I get it ready.

[Deadman]

I am a bit surprise that several makers of panels have the same mistakes in the panels.I am wondering what your using for reference material?

[hog_driver111th]

The graphic above is only to show which panels are available in the set.

[Cali]

I am a bit surprise that several makers of panels have the same mistakes in the panels.I am wondering what your using for reference material?

 

What mistakes are those?

[hog_driver111th]

Missing Knob backlighting is the main one. They will be added on the final product.

[mr_mojo97]

Sorry, I'm a tad confused here, €1300 for panels and back plates? Don't get me wrong your panel collection drawing looks top notch and I'm sure the final product will be well made but considering others on this forum now are making panels for various aircraft for peanuts, these are pretty high prices. Unless of course you mean that all electrics are included along with knobs that that would be a reasonable price that I would for sure buy for the A-10C

[hog_driver111th]

These are only the panels and backplates (with button caps where applicable). What you need to consider is the number involved. This is the complete set minus gauge bezels. As a comparison (although apples to oranges since it is being done by 2 different people), viperpanels.com offers the F-16C cockpit. While not a full cockpit panel set, it runs around $1300 for panels and backplates only. My A-10 and other aircraft will also include MFDs and every panel (again, minus gauges). There is also a site for the F/A-18 which runs (panels only) around $2700 roughly.

These are just basic comparisons. My price is 1300€ for the A-10C. The F/A-18C will also be somewhere in that area, although I can't say yet. I'm still designing.

Edited July 7, 2013 by hog_driver111th

[agrasyuk]

What mistakes are those?

 

I can spot the incorrect shape of landing gear panel and fuel gauge.

[hog_driver111th]

Those are fixed already to match better.

[Flim]

I will give Hog a thumbs up...

 

Anything less than $1300, Hog will not pay for his time nor machine... It would not be worth it. It is (Mucho) work to build panels, especially an entire set over and over.

[hog_driver111th]

Thanks Flim, I hope everyone realizes also that I will be pushing out cockpit sets for many different types of aircraft, not just the one.