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    Re: Progress of My 737-500

    Ok, not sure if it worked, but I sent you the link via PM, let me know. Regarding FMC, they are interchangeable between the classics and NG's, which is why I was thinking of just purchasing a kit from Opencockpits or the like.

    In this photo is an NG FMC fitted into a classic:


    Or, if your on a budget (like moi) you could just buy the faceplate with buttons for $100 or so then interface it by hand.

    Hope those dimensions work out, I'll have up the MCP drawings soon

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    Re: Progress of My 737-500

    Quote Originally Posted by POTKC View Post

    How are you planning to do the FMC CDU? Real units sell on eBay for $1800, and simulator plug-and-play ones (for the NG, but it's pretty much the same, right?) seem to be pretty expensive too...the cheapest I've found is a 'barely used' one for $400 + shipping. What's your idea for that?
    To follow up on this, I attempted to create a 3D model of the faceplate, I saw someone 3D printed one for their MD-80 project with great results, so why not give it a go? Anyhow, here are some pictures, also did some branding


    Let me know what you think

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    Re: Progress of My 737-500

    That looks really good! On some photos of CDUs there is a slant downwards towards the screen, while on other the screen is more or less flush against the back of the faceplate like it would be in your model. Is that a difference between CDU variants or specific to aircraft models?

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    Re: Progress of My 737-500

    Quote Originally Posted by POTKC View Post
    That looks really good! On some photos of CDUs there is a slant downwards towards the screen, while on other the screen is more or less flush against the back of the faceplate like it would be in your model. Is that a difference between CDU variants or specific to aircraft models?
    Yes, this is based on the type of FMC commonly used in the classics, and some 767's, 757's and 747's. The newer variant, whilst able to be retro-fitted, was not as common in the type I am hoping to create. The downwards slant is found in the newer, non-CRT CDU's.
    Thanks,
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    Re: Progress of My 737-500

    Just a quick update on the digital assembly of the unit,

    Thanks,
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