Cessna 172 1:1 Panel Drawing

[AK Mongo]

I have ten thumbs too. Sounds like you are a good friend and they will definitely owe you a frosty beverage.

Glad it will help,

Reid

[Rocke-Rolf]

Been searching to find what thickness you guys use for your instrument panel, but have not found anything. Does 12mm (1/2") mdf do the trick, or do you use thicker?

[Rocke-Rolf]

Bumpetibump,
what thickness do you guys use for your C172 instrument panels?

[AK Mongo]

I used 3/4" mdf, but should have gone lighter.

[Tom_G_2010]

I am using the actual instrument panel frame and cover trim out of a 172N. The frame is 1/16" thick.

[Louie Mendez]

I'm using .117 inch acrylic sheet.

[Rocke-Rolf]

I am using the actual instrument panel frame and cover trim out of a 172N. The frame is 1/16" thick.

Wow, thats thinner than I thought.

AK mongo, have you had trouble fitting the instruments?

[Rocke-Rolf]

I'm using .117 inch acrylic sheet.

Doesen't it flex? Or I guess it's attached to the frame in many enough places for it not to?

[Louie Mendez]

Acrylic sheet definitely must be reinforced or framed.

[al3xfoster]

I've used 6mm mdf for both incarnations of my sim. It's currently in bits in my new garage and starting to warp in the slight damp air. I'd probably recommend avoiding MDF for this reason if there is a slight chance of more than normal humidity!

Louie, I'd like to chat about some of your components, is PM ok?