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Offline muckmaw

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« on: June 18, 2002, 01:47:05 PM »
The homebuilt Cockpit project is underway!

I spent a good 2 hours yesterday trying to remember the metric system.

I've got my Circular Saw. I got my Jigsaw. I even had the word "Rasp" defined for me. Bought one of those too!

So 2 pieces have been cut and notched....13 to go! The we move onto painting.

(By the way, can anyone tell me off hand what shades of Blue and Gray were used on the F6F in WWII?)

Personally, I think it would be easier to build a real plane, but thats me.

As if I did not have enough to do in my life.

Thanks again Revvin.

Oh, before I forget, the wife's looking for a place to live. Can you send me your address. After all, this is your fault.:D
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Offline Swoop

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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2002, 01:52:06 PM »
LMAO.


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Offline Sabre

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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2002, 03:30:24 PM »
Joining the ABC Mark I club?  Let me know if you run into any snags...Jarbo and I built both of ours at his house (he had more power tools than me:D).
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Re: Revvin-Construction Under way...and I still have 9 fingers..
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2002, 03:41:44 PM »
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Originally posted by muckmaw
The homebuilt Cockpit project is underway!

I spent a good 2 hours yesterday trying to remember the metric system.

I've got my Circular Saw. I got my Jigsaw. I even had the word "Rasp" defined for me. Bought one of those too!

So 2 pieces have been cut and notched....13 to go! The we move onto painting.

(By the way, can anyone tell me off hand what shades of Blue and Gray were used on the F6F in WWII?)

 


I've used "Blue Angels Blue" for the upper and "Intermediate Blue" for the sides.  Can't remember what the bottom color was - I think "Light Grey" or "Light Gull Grey".
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Offline SunKing

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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2002, 05:02:33 PM »
May I be sworn into the club to? Mine will be done shorty in 110g colors , hopefully it will be at the con if they give me the ok soon.
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Offline Revvin

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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2002, 05:29:28 PM »
The thanks should be going to the designers, perhaps drop them a mail. When I sent them a mail a while ago about the cockpit they said they'd love to see pics of their design being used.

Just please please please take all the neccessary safety steps and keep your digits safe, I've already had one thread where I've been accussed of causing trouble in a marriage through posting links to this cockpit I don't want to be the subject of any lawsuits for endangering AH players :D
« Last Edit: June 18, 2002, 05:32:25 PM by Revvin »
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2002, 08:55:59 AM »
Tell ya what Rev. I'll make you a deal. I will hold you harmless in the event of any accidental amputation, or marital discourse, if you can point me in the direct of the colors of the F6F HellCat.

Seriously, if anyone can get me the names of the F6F colors, I would appreciate it. I've bene scouring the net and can't seem to find it. I'm guessing Navy blue...but that seems too obvious.
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Offline Revvin

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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2002, 09:02:51 AM »
Well if paint names are as rediculous in America as they are in the UK you could be looking for some stupid colour named 'midnight sienna' or 'misty brook' or some other stupid name :)

BTW I mailed the guys responsible for the cockpit design just to let them know how popular it is here and send him some links.
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Offline Chanter

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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2002, 09:06:16 AM »
MuckMaw,

Follow This Link to a Hellcat page denoting the 3 colour schemes used on the US Navy A/C.

Of course I'm kind of partial to the FAA colours maself :)

Hope this helps.
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2002, 09:35:59 AM »
Thank you Mr. Chanter!
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Offline Starbird

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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2002, 11:05:45 AM »
I'm starting mine this weekend. Already picked up the foam for the seat, and will be cutting the parts out this weekend. (wasn't able to do it at work).

My xp2200+ system is ordered so I'll have a nice home for it once the chips start shipping.
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2002, 12:11:17 PM »
One tool I've found invaluable so far is a L-shaped ruler looking thing. (Go ahead, make your jokes...)

Forget the tape measure. It's too hard to get a very accurate measurement while keeping a straight line. The L-Shaped thing works great for measuring, and as a straight edge.

I spent a little extra for Double Side Sanded 5 Ply wood (Bought 6 4' by4' pieces at Home Depot for $160.00.)

I doubt I'll need this much, but I can always return what I don't use. I still need to get out and get some seat cushion's etc.

I just hope this thing will hold my monitor correctly, and I'll still be able to use the computer for other purposes besides AH.

What the hell, I'm sure I'll figure it out, once this whing is assembled.

Good Luck!
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Offline BigGun

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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2002, 12:18:29 PM »
Muck..where is the link again to the design & instructions?

I am still trying to figure out how to tell the wife this is replacing the computer desk......helpful hints?
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Offline Sabre

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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2002, 12:29:34 PM »
The link for the instructions is:

http://www.62ndfightingfalcons.asn.au/62ndff/projects/projects.htm

My ABC took 3 1/2 4x4 ft sheets.  By the way, it holds my 17" monitor without problems.  Very sturdy.  As for using this for other computer work, Jarbo set a turntable under his monitor, allowing him to turn the monitor 90 degrees to face his computer desk.  The desk and cockpit are adjacent, so he just picks up the mouse and keyboard and moves them to the desk, and pivots the montor on it's turntable.  I'm eventually going to go for a more elegant engineering solution...a second computer:D.  Maybe then I won't have to fight my kids for it in the evenings.
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« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2002, 12:55:43 PM »
How long & wide is this thing when fully assembled?

Thanks for the link....
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