Ok, I've gotta get things moving on my future 767 pit. I decided to begin with 2d/3d modelling of what I want to get. I live in a small flat, which is rented, so obviously I don't have much room to build a complete shell. That's why I think I'm going for a wood-metal furniture-like cockpit that sometimes shows up at this site in the upper right corner. I chose bCAD - a software for furniture design, I think it has everything for this task. I want to design it the way, that some day when I have a garage or just much room I could build a shell around this structure. However I am stuck at the first step - which materials to choose? The overall "frame" structure is more or less clear, that could be 1,5 - 2 cm pressed wood like that used in computer tables. But what about the MIP? Should it be plywood, or better a piece of metal? What is the painting or covering technique for such wooden constructions? What about the overhead? Please, anyone who have setups similar to what I'm planning to make share your pictures and techniques you utilized. I will post the drawings as soon as I will be getting them. Thanks in advance! ;)