My hybrid cockpit build

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello fellow builders,

Here is the thread documenting the progress of my hybrid cockpit build, mostly based on the Embraer Legacy 600 Aircraft.

I have started to build the shell based on wonderfull work by Ron Rollo on the Learjet 45 shell over at hangar45.net (http://www.hangar45.net)

Só here is my first update.

The project rendering:
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9291/e135fase8.png
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7421/dsc6071y.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/927/dsc6072.jpg
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6084/dsc6074.jpg
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/198/dsc6075.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9458/dsc6077.jpg
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6/dsc6108.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6564/dsc6110j.jpg
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/648/dsc6111.jpg
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6451/dsc6112.jpg
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6435/dsc6113.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3022/dsc6116f.jpg
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/9467/dsc6118.jpg
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/4977/dsc6122.jpg

More updates very soon.

[Matt Olieman]

I love it!!! Nice work, excellent. :) :) :)

Thanks for sharing. :)

[Rockeyes]

That looks so cool8), I would like to do something along those lines on my Simpit. Looking foreword to the updates. What CAD are you using?

[rjvcarvalho]

What CAD are you using?

Thanks for the feedback, i am using Google Sketchup free version.

[Rockeyes]

Thanks, I will check it out.

[Joe Cygan]

What do you mean by "Hybrid cockpit", I just see a bunch of particle board?

[autocadplease]

Looks great! Keep us posted.

[rjvcarvalho]

What do you mean by "Hybrid cockpit", I just see a bunch of particle board?

"Hybrid - Something of mixed origin or composition." The key work here is in the thread title and it's "build". ;)

[Joe Cygan]

"Hybrid - Something of mixed origin or composition." The key work here is in the thread title and it's "build". ;)

Oops, your right! Sorry about that too much wine last night. Great build, looking forward to seeing progress.

[TasKiNG]

Your build is looking fantastic Kurby.
Just wish I had the room to build a complete cockpit.

[flatlandpilot]

thats a real nice setup, fine logic woodwork,
the dimensions feel real good.
I'm looking forward to your progress.

[twisted8]

very nice! what did you use to cut the wood? jigsaw?

[rjvcarvalho]

very nice! what did you use to cut the wood? jigsaw?

Yes, thats right, jigsaw and circular saw for the strait bits.

[Shawn]

Great looking work so far Kurby. Did you develop a template to cut the parts, if so how did you manage to do this with Sketchup? I've played with Sketchup a bit and never did see a way to use it for anything other than working out accurate measurments. Would you be interested in sharing your Sketchup model file? ;)

[rjvcarvalho]

Great looking work so far Kurby. Did you develop a template to cut the parts, if so how did you manage to do this with Sketchup? I've played with Sketchup a bit and never did see a way to use it for anything other than working out accurate measurments. Would you be interested in sharing your Sketchup model file? ;)

Shure, i can share my approach to using sketchup.

Here is my first version based on pictures of Ron Rollo's shell design for the lear 45 that i adapted because of space constraints:
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4720/finalv21.jpghttp://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9944/finalv25.jpghttp://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9663/finalv27.jpg

Here is the final adapted version rendered:
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9291/e135fase8.png

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBVh-OvDuoQ

After that i made templates of all the pieces, arranged them to determine how much MDF boards i would require and printed in 1:1 on A2 paper sheets, joined the different pages to create the master templates then just traced them on the mdf sheets:
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2538/e135parts.png

My model is not finished yet, i haven't decided on what embraer model to use or if i will go the 737 way €€€€€€ so the interior is still not developed and have to make a small radius correction to spar number 18.

I can share the pdf file i used to print, with all the pieces in 1:1 scale.

[Steve A]

Super project and i'm amazed at your drawing skills, how i wished something like this was available for the 737, i would gladly pay money for a template to trace around.

[iwik]

Hi Kurby,
Just love what u have done, simply amazing.Would appreciate it if i could have the PDF file as u stated.A good place to start.
Thanks
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

Super project and i'm amazed at your drawing skills, how i wished something like this was available for the 737, i would gladly pay money for a template to trace around.

Humm...

Do you mean something like this?? :)
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1030/737g.png
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/557/7372.png
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/549/7373.png

I started on the A320, them moved to the 737, but all of these are very big cockpits :(

[rjvcarvalho]

Hi Kurby,
Just love what u have done, simply amazing.Would appreciate it if i could have the PDF file as u stated.A good place to start.
Thanks
Les

No problem, as soon as someone explains me how to upload the file :p

Figured it out, here you go, if you use them please show me the progress!!

[rjvcarvalho]

Here is just a small update on the build, don't have much time but managed to construct the base and start on the side cross members:
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/926/dsc6127.jpg
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7215/dsc6126h.jpg

[Ronson2k9]

Great build .. I envy the amount of space you have for your build.

I noticed that you left out (rather left in) the gusset holes in your frame? They could come in handy later when you want to run wire and so on. As you are building the fuselage you may want to do some of the electrical work. As you have the chance now to put in stuff. Lighting and cooling systems (fans). Getting in as much of the electrical as you can while it's still pretty open can save a great many headaches later.

Keep up the great work. It's quite inspirational.

[Steve A]

The drawing of the 737 is just what i need, did you scale the individual parts for this in 1:1 so i could get it printed and trace around just like your lear?

This is brilliant stuff :p

[iwik]

Thanks Kurby,
Will definitely show progress and Acknowledge your efforts when i proceed.Wont be for a wee while yet but have all data saved.
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

The drawing of the 737 is just what i need, did you scale the individual parts for this in 1:1 so i could get it printed and trace around just like your lear?

This is brilliant stuff :p

Hello,

I can't say for shure if all the parts are like the real ones, but they can be very close, all my sketchup models are full size 1:1, one thing i am certain is that the windows are with the real sizes.

[rjvcarvalho]

Great build .. I envy the amount of space you have for your build.

I noticed that you left out (rather left in) the gusset holes in your frame? They could come in handy later when you want to run wire and so on. As you are building the fuselage you may want to do some of the electrical work. As you have the chance now to put in stuff. Lighting and cooling systems (fans). Getting in as much of the electrical as you can while it's still pretty open can save a great many headaches later.

Keep up the great work. It's quite inspirational.

Hello Ronson, you are right, all the gusset holes will be added in a later time, the frame is being test assembled and all parts are screwed to each other so i can disassemble it for gusset placement and apple green painting just like the real deal.

[Steve A]

After that i made templates of all the pieces, arranged them to determine how much MDF boards i would require and printed in 1:1 on A2 paper sheets, joined the different pages to create the master templates then just traced them on the mdf sheets:
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2538/e135parts.png

I can share the pdf file i used to print, with all the pieces in 1:1 scale.

Kurby do you have a simalar print to this for the 737, it would be awesome if you did.

[rjvcarvalho]

Kurby do you have a simalar print to this for the 737, it would be awesome if you did.

Unfortunately i don't, i never got to that fase of the 737 3d model, since i decided to create a hybrid frame instead, sorry.

[iwik]

Kurby,
What are the base and height dimensions of your shell?
Thanks
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

Kurby,
What are the base and height dimensions of your shell?
Thanks
Les

Hello,

It is aproximately 116cm x 149cm x 162cm W,L,H.

[iwik]

Thanks,
The size is great,really keen on doing something similar,may have doa little change but overall its a great help.
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

I made the shell so it could be used for a smaller version of a 737 cockpit because i am still not shure if i will go embraer or boeing.

[iwik]

Im glad you did that, been looking for a while,my skills do not reach that far.I really appreciate you sharing with us Kurby.
Good luck with your build.
Les

[ddoth]

Thanks for sharing this file Kurby.
Its close so something I had in mind. I might have to scale it down a little bit but other than that :) Will be a while yet before the build will start.

[Shawn]

Thanks for sharing the pdf plans Kurby, I've been hoping that someone would develop something exactly like this for awhile. I'll be sure to share a few photos with you as I build. You mentioned that you needed to fix something on panel 18, was this fixed before you uploaded the PDF? If not what was the issue, I'll see if I can try and fix it before I start cutting the parts. Thanks again Kurby, I hope to be making sawdust within the week.

[rjvcarvalho]

Thanks for sharing the pdf plans Kurby, I've been hoping that someone would develop something exactly like this for awhile. I'll be sure to share a few photos with you as I build. You mentioned that you needed to fix something on panel 18, was this fixed before you uploaded the PDF? If not what was the issue, I'll see if I can try and fix it before I start cutting the parts. Thanks again Kurby, I hope to be making sawdust within the week.

Those plans are pre part 18 fix, basicly the bottom outer part of the curve was to wide, i needed to shave of about 1 cm o so from the midle to the base.

[Steve A]

Unfortunately i don't, i never got to that fase of the 737 3d model, since i decided to create a hybrid frame instead, sorry.

Not to worry Kurby, i think with your pdf you have made a lot of builders very happy, if my mip fitted i would be tempted to build this too, you have created a pro cockpit shell within reach of anyone with a few handtools and a jigsaw or of course a local wood cutting yard to do the work.

[rjvcarvalho]

Not to worry Kurby, i think with your pdf you have made a lot of builders very happy, if my mip fitted i would be tempted to build this too, you have created a pro cockpit shell within reach of anyone with a few handtools and a jigsaw or of course a local wood cutting yard to do the work.

No need to thank me, if i could find a little spare time i could easily do the same for the 737 shell, who knows in the future. You can suggest to my cockpit admin to do a pole, if a lot of people wanted the 737 shell like this it would be a great incentive.

I think you could fit a 737 mip just by loosing a bit of the clock plate on both sides, but this is just by rough measurements.

[Shawn]

I hate to even ask this Kurby but what are the chances that you could put the PDF together so that it prints onto a different paper size. Our printers here at work can't print A2 and even our plotter doesn't seem capable of doing this? All of our printers can do 8.5" X 11" (Letter size) or 8.5" X 14" (Legal) I know this would mean a lot more cutting and taping but that's not a big deal. If this is going to be difficult to do, don't worry about it. I can always try and find a print shop that's capable of printing on A2 paper size. It's probably pretty obvious but I'm really looking forward to putting your plans to use.

[rjvcarvalho]

I hate to even ask this Kurby but what are the chances that you could put the PDF together so that it prints onto a different paper size. Our printers here at work can't print A2 and even our plotter doesn't seem capable of doing this? All of our printers can do 8.5" X 11" (Letter size) or 8.5" X 14" (Legal) I know this would mean a lot more cutting and taping but that's not a big deal. If this is going to be difficult to do, don't worry about it. I can always try and find a print shop that's capable of printing on A2 paper size. It's probably pretty obvious but I'm really looking forward to putting your plans to use.

I could do this, but it would not do you any good, normal printers don't print the complete page when it is using the full paper size like the pdf, there is a small resize to leave a small bezel all around the page, it needs to be printed in architetural print type of printer, so it is true 1:1, thus the A2 size, all major print shops have these.

[Shawn]

Thanks Kurby, I'll just find a print shop that can print A2, I called one this afternoon and they hadn't even heard of A2 paper size but the phone book is full of them, shouldn't be hard.

[rjvcarvalho]

Thanks Kurby, I'll just find a print shop that can print A2, I called one this afternoon and they hadn't even heard of A2 paper size but the phone book is full of them, shouldn't be hard.

What do you mean they hadn't even heard of A2 paper size??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_size

[No Longer Active]

Never heard of A2 paper size?.....you kidding me.....a print shop that's never heard of A2.....?

Stay well away from them.......rofl!

[Shawn]

I was a bit surprised as well, I had to look it up on Google for them to tell them what size it even was. Had me thinking that maybe A2 wasn't a standard paper size in North America? I'll make a few more phone calls today. I started my own cockpit in Sketchup last night just for kicks, we'll see how that goes.

Edit: I've spoke with three more print shops this morning and only one would be able to print the PDF document. But even at that they would have to do it on a larger paper size. I was told A2 is a European paper size and isn't used here in Canada?

[MudPuppy]

Deleting my redundant post about paper size...I should have read your post in #41 closer. sorry.

Still an excellent looking frame and cockpit shell!
Derek

[rjvcarvalho]

Here is another little update, all the side cross members are completed:
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4066/dsc6129.jpghttp://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3895/dsc6135h.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7461/dsc6137c.jpghttp://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4177/dsc6145j.jpg

[Matt Olieman]

I'm so impressed Kurby, absolutely fantastic!!!!! NICE JOB!!! :) :) :)

Matt Olieman

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

I have been very busy latelly, but the construction is moving forward, so here is another little update, installed the side window pillars and a original Lear45 1/2 interior mockup is fit for testing:

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3439/dsc6146.jpg

[iwik]

Hi Kurby,
Starting to look good,looking forward to seeing more,keep up the good work.Just wished i had your skills.But we all learn from generous guys like u.
Les

[No Longer Active]

Hi Kurby,

What the dimensions of your cockpit shell?

L (x) W (x) H

Just roughly to give all of us a rough idea of just how big this is?

Kind Regards,

Alex

[iwik]

Alex,
Look back at reply 29, Kurby has already said.
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

Hi Kurby,

What the dimensions of your cockpit shell?

L (x) W (x) H

Just roughly to give all of us a rough idea of just how big this is?

Kind Regards,

Alex

Hello,

It is aproximately 149cm L (x) 116cm W (x) 162cm H.

Here are some pictures that puts things in to a diferent perspective:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2950/e135medidas.png
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2722/dsc6154x.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8513/dsc6149.jpg

Hope it helps.

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

I'm back!!
Work is in progress, started on the MIP and glareshield construction:
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2915/dsc6159.jpg
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2432/dsc6162.jpg
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7574/dsc6164.jpg

[737NUT]

Looks great!! I'd pay you for a design template for a 737!! :)

[Anderson/SBSP]

Very cool!!!

[Nick1150]

Looks great!! I'd pay you for a design template for a 737!! :)
WOWWWWWW

you've got a second customer here too :lol:

Great job Kurby !!!!!

Keep us posted :D

[rjvcarvalho]

WOWWWWWW

you've got a second customer here too :lol:

Great job Kurby !!!!!

Keep us posted :D

Hello 737 guys :)

I think that could be done, but i would need to have more than 2 builders interested to justify the amount of time needed to develop something like that, just keep them coming, who knows :)

[PHTAT]

Super!

Too bad you are not building a 737...

Wil

[Steve A]

You know my cash is waiting Kurby :)

[Nick1150]

mine too !!! :D

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

There seems to be a lot of interest in the 737 shell plans, would you be interested in the shell alone or shell and MIP stand or something like that? The mip is a complicated thing to design because of the diferent types of hardware like monitors and such...

[737NUT]

I speak for myself here, just the shell and interior side panels is all im interested in. Thanks!

[Nick1150]

I speak for myself here, just the shell and interior side panels is all im interested in. Thanks!
exactly the same for me too !!!

Please explain the side panels...

[737NUT]

exactly the same for me too !!!

Please explain the side panels...

Side panels are the interior where the steering tiller is, the oxy pnl, and map pockets etc;

[Steve A]

Shell only for me too with them awkward windows lol

[Nick1150]

Side panels are the interior where the steering tiller is, the oxy pnl, and map pockets etc;ok so we are talking about the same thing
Count me in too...

[Badge]

Might I request your wonderful design skills on a CRJ shell only?? :) I want to get cracking on my Global Express!! I am having no problem designing everything else but I can not get the curves I like for the shell it is driving me nuts!

[rjvcarvalho]

Might I request your wonderful design skills on a CRJ shell only?? :) I want to get cracking on my Global Express!! I am having no problem designing everything else but I can not get the curves I like for the shell it is driving me nuts!


Hello,

You have to be a little more specific about that crj, i have no data on that type of deck.

[Badge]

Here is the Manual for the Global Express http://www.rcoco.com/sdoc/data/pdfs//plane/bombardier/GLOBALEXPRESS-XRS/systems/Global_Express_XRS-Airplane_General.pdf this contains a good 3 view.

[iwik]

Hi Guys,
i know all of us would want to cover our cockpits in a shell,im into Cessna but i just think its a bit much to ask Kurby to design all of our shells. I think its very generous of him to offer his original template and even more so to consider the 737 guys.
I was going to be happy with his original design, but i was going to build a model and then modify to suit me. Maybe others can do the same.
Remember he needs some time to build his cockpit. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks again Kurby.
Rgds
les

[Ronson2k9]

The CRJ_Global Express (Flight Deck) 3view
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/Ronson2k3/CRJ_Global3ViewFlightDeck.jpg

What you need to do is make a Spline model of the flightdeck. Using the 3view drawing as a template. Spline models are often made from 2D drawings where engineering info is not available. It's a bit like connect the dots.

Cheers
Ron

[rjvcarvalho]

Hi Guys,
i know all of us would want to cover our cockpits in a shell,im into Cessna but i just think its a bit much to ask Kurby to design all of our shells. I think its very generous of him to offer his original template and even more so to consider the 737 guys.
I was going to be happy with his original design, but i was going to build a model and then modify to suit me. Maybe others can do the same.
Remember he needs some time to build his cockpit. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks again Kurby.
Rgds
les

Hello,

I can't garantee i will get to designing these shell's any time soon, first i want to get mine in the air, them i will tackle these, i'm glad i can help all of you, just be patient.

[rjvcarvalho]

The CRJ_Global Express (Flight Deck) 3view
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/Ronson2k3/CRJ_Global3ViewFlightDeck.jpg

What you need to do is make a Spline model of the flightdeck. Using the 3view drawing as a template. Spline models are often made from 2D drawings where engineering info is not available. It's a bit like connect the dots.

Cheers
Ron

That's all the info i need, this is the exact process i use to design every thing. I have a degree in multimedia design and work as an interface designer, i live in the 2D world!! ;)

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

The building continues, three 17" lcd monitor support and mip backer completed and in place, glareshield started.

If only i had some more free time...

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8464/dsc6173.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9274/dsc6174d.jpg
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3586/dsc6177i.jpg
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2164/dsc6180.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8027/dsc6182i.jpg

[Anderson/SBSP]

Olá Ricardo, esta magnifico o trabalho!! Sem comentários!!!

[rjvcarvalho]

Olá Ricardo, esta magnifico o trabalho!! Sem comentários!!!

Obrigado, espero que fique ainda melhor com o passar do tempo.

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

Here is one more update, glareshield taking shape.
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2981/dsc6183g.jpg
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/737/dsc6184.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7581/dsc6188a.jpg

[Steve A]

Very much enjoying this build Kurby, I for one cannot wait to see all the instruments and controls going in there, Its moving along pretty fast.

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

It's been a busy time for me these last months, but i have not stopped my build, here is the latest progress, been focusing on the interior first.
Hope you enjoy it!

http://a.imageshack.us/img844/9724/dsc6426y.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img819/3305/dsc6424.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img821/1872/dsc6422w.jpg

[iwik]

Hi Kurby,
Looking great and look forward to more.
Les

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #8:

Forgoten image of the glareshield:
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/369/dsc6382.jpg

Interior panels finished:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9076/dsc6427t.jpg

[Joe Cygan]

That looks awesome! Love the glare shield.

Joe

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #9

Some advances in the side windows and glareshield:
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/976/dsc6438.jpghttp://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7720/dsc6435.jpg
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5669/dsc6434l.jpg

Getting close to finish the upper part, only missing overhead:
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/332/dsc6433b.jpg

[Anderson/SBSP]

Muito bonito Ricardo!! Voce esta usando aluminio para esse acabamento?
Abraço,

[rjvcarvalho]

Sim Anderson, são réguas de alumínio de 100x3,5cm com 2 mm de espessura, nada baratas cerca de 5€ por régua, mas o resultado é muito bom.

[vamaral]

Excelente trabalho Ricardo, eu construí um 737NG se poder ajudar em alguma coisa estou disponível. Um Abraço Vitor

[geneb]

Would you be able to export those Sketchup drawings as a DXF file? I'd love to feed that design to my ShopBot - it would be a fun project.

g.

[rjvcarvalho]

Excelente trabalho Ricardo, eu construí um 737NG se poder ajudar em alguma coisa estou disponível. Um Abraço Vitor

Olá Vitor, obrigado pela oferta, falamos outro dia sobre o MIP 737, mas infelizmente quando pude entrar em contacto já estava vendido.

[rjvcarvalho]

Would you be able to export those Sketchup drawings as a DXF file? I'd love to feed that design to my ShopBot - it would be a fun project.

g.

Hello geneb i can't export to dxf file with sketchup free version, i can send you the sketchup file if you like, but it is a work in progress...

[geneb]

That would be great Ricardo, thanks! I've found a plugin that will export to DXF that works in the free version, so I can give that a shot and see how well AutoCAD handles the result.

My email address is geneb@deltasoft.com

If I can get a good set of DXF files, I'll email them to you.

Thanks again!

g.

[rjvcarvalho]

Hello guys,

Here is update #10

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2069/dsc6443.jpg
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2203/dsc6435f.jpg

[Joe Cygan]

Wow! Very nice and clean looking.

[geneb]

Attached are DXF files for the 23 numbered components that make up the shell framework.

Files marked "a" and "b" were beveled on the ends so I exported the front and back faces in order to expose this detail. You can use this to figure out the correct bevel for those parts.

You can open these files in DoubleCAD (free edition) and they can be printed on standard paper using a program called "tileprint".

The files were exported in Imperial units from their original Metric.

Many thanks to Ricardo for allowing me to do this!

I'll get the components for the base, center console, MIP and overhead done later this week.

g.

[skyline223]

Very, very impressive work!

[geneb]

Very, very impressive work!

I agree. He's done a fantastic job with the model. It's sized just right for folks that have limited space, but want to build a nice dual control cockpit.

I think the best feature is the fact that he designed the instrument panel for three 17" panels. There are _many_ 17" flat panels on eBay right now, many of which are under $50 each. If you decide to build this cockpit, you'll do yourself a service by trying to get three of the same make and model of panel. :)

g.

[geneb]

Pulling some of the parts out of SketchUp is becoming problematic.

The shell components came out ok, but the center console and instrument panel is getting pretty ugly. How many people out there really want a set of DXF files? Is there anyone waiting on the work I'm doing?

g.

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #11

Side windows taking shape and adding some details that make all the diference, at least to me.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4408/dsc6466b.jpg
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/761/dsc6467g.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2563/dsc6468.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7789/dsc6469z.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3905/dsc6470.jpg

[Anderson/SBSP]

Esta ficando sensacional Ricardo!! Congrats!!!

[Joe Cygan]

Awesome! It just keeps getting better and better.

[Ronson2k9]

Looking good.. Almost makes me want to swap out the prop for some turbines..

Great work

[Nick1150]

Hey Ricardo,

That is excelent work man !!!!!

:D

[geneb]

I finished a new export set of the numbered parts here: http://www.diy-cockpits.org/files/shell_parts_10Oct10.zip

These differ from the other set in that they're saved as an earlier DXF format version and I've made notes on the ones that require any bevel cuts.

I'm still tweaking the model for the center console - http://www.diy-cockpits.org/images/center_console_test.png

Ricardo, can you tell me the make & model of the 17" and 15" displays you're using as well as their "raw" (un-cased) dimensions?

I've got the top & bottom rails as well as the stiles for the instrument panel frame done, but I'd like to make sure things fit before I finish those.

Should I start a separate thread for this to keep from cluttering your project updates?

tnx.

g.

[rjvcarvalho]

I finished a new export set of the numbered parts here: http://www.diy-cockpits.org/files/shell_parts_10Oct10.zip

These differ from the other set in that they're saved as an earlier DXF format version and I've made notes on the ones that require any bevel cuts.

I'm still tweaking the model for the center console - http://www.diy-cockpits.org/images/center_console_test.png

Ricardo, can you tell me the make & model of the 17" and 15" displays you're using as well as their "raw" (un-cased) dimensions?

I've got the top & bottom rails as well as the stiles for the instrument panel frame done, but I'd like to make sure things fit before I finish those.

Should I start a separate thread for this to keep from cluttering your project updates?

tnx.

g.

Hello,

Had a little problem on my left eye and been offline for a bit, i am using 2x 17" LG Flatron L1734S not stripped of plastic frame for left and right, and 1x old 17" lg lcd that i stripped but do not know the model. All are 4:3 lcd's.

The monitor frame is made to order in my case, it has to be diferent for other hardware.

[geneb]

Thanks for the info - I hope your eye gets better soon!

g.

[wannabeaflyer]

May i join the other member in saying massive thanks for sharing your project , the word im looking for is awesome and quailty craftmanship Very very nice Thanks My Man is an umderstatment :-)

[Per Alm]

Very nice setup. Looking forward to see more pics!!!!
// Per

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #12

Glareshield taking shape, some minor trim added and first coat of gray paint on, still 5 or 6 to go.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/651/dsc6484a.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8892/dsc6493.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6339/dsc6497.jpg
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/742/dsc6498l.jpg

[Ronson2k9]

That looks awesome and inspirational. Keep up the great work.

Cheers
Ron

[edseaver]

Great job! I 'm building a 737ng. Should I purchase a SISMO - FWD OVERHEAD PLATINUM LINE (FULL WIRED) or COCKPITSONIC - B737 OVERHEAD PANEL?

[rjvcarvalho]

Great job! I 'm building a 737ng. Should I purchase a SISMO - FWD OVERHEAD PLATINUM LINE (FULL WIRED) or COCKPITSONIC - B737 OVERHEAD PANEL?

Thanks.

Why are you posting this question in this and other unrelated threads??

[edseaver]

Sorry, Rich. I am new here.

[rjvcarvalho]

Sorry, Rich. I am new here.

No problem, just start a thread with your question, like this very few people will see your question.

[Nick1150]

Ricardo that's a marvelous job. You did again ;)

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #13

Custom made seats to fit my shell are alive:
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2953/dsc6501.jpg
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3121/dsc6508.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6730/dsc6511.jpg

Any suggestions for the pillows guys?? I think i will have custom ones made.

[Anderson/SBSP]

Nossa Ricardo!! ficaram ótimos!!!

[rjvcarvalho]

Update #14

The pair waiting foam from a friends mattress company
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5697/dsc6513.jpg

[Ronson2k9]

Are there springs in your seats (as part of the frame)? If not you may want to add some in. Foam is good for a while but not long term. That is your butte will feel it after about an hour or so. This feeling will get worse the more you use the foam only seat as the foam gets more and more 'used' You could maybe find springs out of a couch or recliner.

Great seat design though.

[rjvcarvalho]

Are there springs in your seats (as part of the frame)? If not you may want to add some in. Foam is good for a while but not long term. That is your butte will feel it after about an hour or so. This feeling will get worse the more you use the foam only seat as the foam gets more and more 'used' You could maybe find springs out of a couch or recliner.

Great seat design though.

Hello, at the moment i have no springs, want to try mattress grade foam 23kg per cubic meter of density frist to see how it feels.

[him8889]

Is it for boeing 737?

[makoy]

Wow Ricardo, you have make very nice work with your seats, looks great.
I will start with seats after i finish my shell.

[Per Alm]

Very nice!

Interesting project you have!! looking forward to see more pics!

Regards / Per Alm

[him8889]

Is it suitable for boeing 737NG?

[737dragon]

Congratulations, beautiful Seat Crew, is very similar to my design

[rjvcarvalho]

Is it suitable for boeing 737NG?

Hello, it is not in a 737 scale, but with little modifications can be used in a 737.

[BlackWidow]

Ricardo,

Just wanted to say that it is awesome of you to share the work you have done with everyone. Thanks for the PDF file.

[KEEPERCDN]

they look very good, are you going to place them on a railing system to move them back and forth?

[rjvcarvalho]

they look very good, are you going to place them on a railing system to move them back and forth?

Yes i am, i am waiting for the foam cut to measure for the seats and then will tackle the rail, when it is ready i will post some pictures.

[dukabr]

Sensacional !!! Ta lindo d+!!!!! Continue o belo trabalho !!!!!

[barkat]

I have a very simple naive question.. how do i print the PDF file in actual size so i can trace it?? your help will be highly appreciated

[geneb]

Look for a tool called "tile print". It will print huge drawings on a number of 8x11.5" sheets that you then tape together.

g.

[barkat]

thank you g. for your swift reply indeed, i get the tile print part perfectly , but the parts in the PDF file are very small (not real size) is it automatically going to be printed out in it's actual size by using the tile print or i have to maximize the size or do some sort of scaling ? please bear with me and kindly explain the steps in more details , i want to build a cockpit where as i can not successfully make a print out , i know it's not funny :oops:

[geneb]

Ok, the PDF that is provided in post #19 contains 25 pages that are A2 in size - this means they're 23.39" wide by 16.54" high. If all you have is a printer that prints A4 (8x11.5), you can tile print each single A2 page on to multiple A4 pages. Alternately, you can find a local print shop that can print out the PDF using A2 sized pages and then you can stitch THOSE together.

g.

[barkat]

OK roger that, i will take the file to a print shop and do exactly like you said, i will keep you posted, i can not thank you enough.

[wpslider]

Hello Ricardo

Sorry to dig this out, but do you have any news about your project?

Best regards.

Humberto

[Geremy Britton]

Hi to help some people out, If you get the owners permission to use the file, I have an A1 printer which i can print pdf, dxf, or most other drawing formats from.

Let me know if anyone would like a copy, subject to consent.

Regards


OK roger that, i will take the file to a print shop and do exactly like you said, i will keep you posted, i can not thank you enough.

[Per Alm]

I think you've made a fantastic cockpit. It's exciting to see a custom flightdeck taking form.
Have you decided if it will be an embraer or Boeing ??

Fantastic work!!!

Looking forward to see it all come alive....

Regards

[chrisv007]

Hi, I have a small question, what type of wood are you using for the shell?

It looks awsome!

Thank you
Chris