F4U and Other Cockpit Shells

[ab320pilot]

I came across this site by accident, but I am fascinated by the content. I never knew about this hobby. I am an airline pilot (EMB 170 & 190, B727-767, currently AB 319-321) and retired Air Force pilot(F-4 Phantom)
As I stated in my introduction, I am building an 82% F4U Corsair. It would be easy to build a cockpit for a simulator from my molds (moulds for the UK guys).
I can do the same for just about any aircraft if more than two or three are wanted.
This is my hobby. Materials would have to be paid for, but I am not interested in making a living from this.
Is there any interest out there for my craftsmenship?

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[AK Mongo]

The short answer is YES!

There are currently companies out there that build shells...

Before shipping from Holland they cost more than a c152...

Reid

[ab320pilot]

Where do I start?

[dc8flightdeck]

What verion of F-4 did you fly? F-4 and F4U are my favorite planes. We have the very last F-4D simulator to be used at McConnell AFB. http://f4sim.com

I look forward to seeing your F4U progress!

Justin

[ab320pilot]

I flew D and E models.

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[birdyguy]

I'm quite certain there is a huge interest in your hobby. Would you have a ball park figure of what supplies and your time would come in at in dollar figures for a 737NG shell? I'm certainly interested, but currently working on a throttle quadrant so shell is a bit further down the road.

Ed

[ab320pilot]

That would be hard to do without any specifications. I'd need to know the scale and how accurate it would need to be, and if there is a need for any interior panels.
If there is an existing shell I could use to make molds, It would be easier and cheaper to reproduce in numbers.