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Offline Fowler

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« on: November 25, 2002, 07:30:07 AM »
Hey Guys im going to take my office chair and weld a place that would hold my Flightstick and Throttle on it,
anyone have any suggestions or ever been crazy enough to do this?


Any ideas?

thanks
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2002, 07:44:16 AM »
*laughs*

Amateur!!!!

You should see some of the 'Crazy' stuff we've done to enhance our gaming. Ask revvin for the plans for the cockpit. Get some wood, and some other materials, and step up.

I'll post a pic later when I get home. You'll see what I mean. And remember....my cockpit is considered primitive.
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Offline Fowler

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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2002, 07:48:51 AM »
Yeah i am an amateur,:)
Well i was going to make it out of steel but if your wood design is that good maybe ill change my plans...

thanks for any info
fowler
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2002, 08:08:15 AM »
So am I but I was shocked at the results you can achieve from these plans.

I'll see if I can find them for you. I know Revvin has a link, and if he's trolling the boards today, I'm sure he'll post it along with the results.

I've never worked with steel, but I ca only imagine it must be easier to work with wood, a jigsaw, a circular say, and a sander.

My wife won't let me play with a blowtorch.
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Offline Fowler

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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2002, 08:16:25 AM »
Great if you could find them for me id be greatfull,
i have a bad habit of taking things to an unhealthy level
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Offline vorticon

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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2002, 08:38:01 AM »
hey i want those plans for a cockpit...i might be able ot make one in shop class :)
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2002, 08:41:37 AM »
This link ought to do it.

Keep in mind, those of us who built our own did a better job than most of these. A paint job makes all the difference. Mine is painted in the classic F6F blue.  

Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the plans.


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

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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2002, 09:37:29 AM »
http://www.matthoffman.cc/bb/front-sticks.jpg
http://www.matthoffman.cc/bb/bottom.jpg

Comfy chair complete with 8" sub box under the seat.  Perfect for hours of geeky fun in front of the computer!  ;)


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Offline vorticon

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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2002, 10:30:34 AM »
muckmaw that link took me to a site with some pretty horrible cockpits...theres some way better ones built by some people on this site.
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Offline Revvin

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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2002, 10:44:20 AM »
You can buy those cockpits pre cut and pre painted should you not have the tools.
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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2002, 11:20:06 AM »
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muckmaw that link took me to a site with some pretty horrible cockpits...theres some way better ones built by some people on this site.


What your looking at there are the bare bones models. That's where you get the plans and from there, make your own alterations, as I did.

I think almost everyone I know who did this started with those plans and went from there.

I'll link a pic of my cockpit, built from those plans, then altered to my tastes. You'll see what I mean.
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Offline Waffle

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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2002, 12:42:01 PM »
http://www.simpits.org/fileproc/allfiles.php

found this page whilst looking for real cockpit photos....gave a good laugh and realized some folks might be going a tad overboard.
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Offline NUTTZ

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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2002, 06:01:52 PM »
Crazy? My brother welded a chair on a 350 engine once. Daamn thing you could only suggest a turn.

I totaled it, I haven't found a car yet that can stear while airborne.

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Offline polka

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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2002, 07:47:02 PM »
Here is my version. Mind you... there was alcohol involved.

Goaly's ULTIMATE flight sim accessory

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Offline muckmaw

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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2002, 09:31:13 PM »
Here's mine. Notice the bullet holes in the back:D
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