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Marvin157th
02-19-2005, 20:20
Hey guys,

Thought I would keep a progress thread here, hope you don't mind??

I finally got the SCC mounted in the pit. Due to the way I made supports for the cockpit, I was not able to mount the stick where it should go. Thus I had to move the stick back about 3/4". The bad part was the metal forward piece of the SCC did not meet up with the AUX panel anymore. So I had to fabricate one out of wood so it fits. I am quite happy with the results, and after filling and sanding it, it looks better then in the photos!

Marvin

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/SSCmounted6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/SSCmounted4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/SSCmounted1.jpg
Buckshot
02-19-2005, 20:24
Awesome work bud!
ruprecht
02-19-2005, 21:22
Is this the one that is/was for sale Marvin?
SUBS17
02-20-2005, 09:52
That looks good, what sort of display are you going to use?
Robin
02-20-2005, 16:50
Hello

@Marvin
Looks great !
Do you have an Simwebsite ?
Marvin157th
02-21-2005, 13:07
Subs17,

Not sure exactly what you mean. I have the Realsim gear so I am using the GPD for my RWR right now. As you might already no there have been some recent discoveries of getting MFDs and stuff to work using a rear projection and stuff. So these are some ideas I will look into.. For now it is nothing more than a big piece of wood with switches and lights.

Marvin


That looks good, what sort of display are you going to use?
SUBS17
02-21-2005, 20:09
I was meaning the monitor itself or are you going to use a projector?
LaWMaN
02-21-2005, 20:27
Sweet as always Dude. Keep them coming :bounce:
Marvin157th
02-24-2005, 18:13
Subs17,

Sorry misunderstood thte question. Righ now I have a 21" that I will be using. I don't plan on using a projector until we get the MFDs and HUD extraction process sorted out.

Marvin


I was meaning the monitor itself or are you going to use a projector?
Warchild_82
02-26-2005, 00:40
Truly amazing work man. Will you make one for me and i'll sort ya out!!!!! :bigsmile:
Dirty Dawg
02-26-2005, 18:46
Awesome pit Marvin.....wanna start working on a F-22 pit now for me? :bigsmile:
Marvin157th
02-28-2005, 15:27
Hey guys,

Thought I would keep this page going to show the progress of my pit. As it nears completion, I am just doing some ACES II detailing now. THis weekend, I mounted the ejection handle, as well as the arming lever. I would have loved to have a more positive clicking action to the arming lever, but for now, it uses simple friction to hold its place. I mounted a tiny micro push button switch in the seat, so when the arming lever is rotated to the down position it will depress the button. It works great, I would just prefer a more positive click action. Almost locking into place.

The ejection handle works like a charm. As this is the common Escapec handle that are sold on Ebay it is not 100% like the ACES II lever. So I first built a little triangular mount to hold the lever. The cable runs through the mount and into the seat hooked up to a 10lbs spring at the back of the seat. To ensure durability and prevent the cable from sawing through the wood, I have it fed through a short copper plumbing pipe. I am very happy with the ejection handle, as it feels somewhat like the real thing. I will however, in the future change the spring to a lighter load.

I heard the real ACES II has about a 40lbs spring.. I find that hard to believe as even with this 10 pound spring, you can see the rubber handle alost ripping out of the base mount just on 10 lbs resistance??? :confused: Perhaps these handles are cheaper?? Who knows.. Anyway hope you enjoy the pics.

Marvin

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/ejectionhandle1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/ejectionhandle2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/ejectionhandle3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/ejectionhandle4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/sixdelta/Viper%20Pit/ejectionhandle5.jpg
Marvin157th
02-28-2005, 15:36
Truly amazing work man. Will you make one for me and i'll sort ya out!!!!! :bigsmile:

Yeah sure no problem.. Just that my labour for the last 14 months adds about to about 10,000 dollars on a relatively cheap rate. So... Maybe you should build one yourself? :D

Jody
Marvin157th
02-28-2005, 15:38
Awesome pit Marvin.....wanna start working on a F-22 pit now for me? :bigsmile:

DD,

Well you know, I DO love the Viper more than any plane out there. But I have to tell you, I certainly wish I did not.. Cause as we all know, the Viper being a pilot's office, has more angles and stuff than you can imagine. I bet I could build an 18 or 15 in 1/4 of the time with just as much detail..

Marvin
Flareless
02-28-2005, 18:40
Great design with both switches Marvin!!! Very novel. I'm sure the ejection handle is tough enough to handle your punch-out force during a bad situation. Everything looks really solid! You gave me a great idea for the Seat Armed switch too!

Thanks for the pics!
*Merlin*
03-01-2005, 06:08
Marvin, I talked to my CO about the equipment you have. I will need to seize it from you and return it to its rightful place.









































My house! :evils:
Marvin157th
03-01-2005, 08:43
Merlin,

You must have forgotten.. I am a Military Police Officer.. :D But you CAN have it, when you pry it from my dead cold fingers! :D

Marvin



Marvin, I talked to my CO about the equipment you have. I will need to seize it from you and return it to its rightful place.






































My house! :evils:
*Merlin*
03-01-2005, 15:02
hehe :tongue:


thats a great pit man
Growler67
04-18-2005, 19:40
I hate you!!! :bigsmile:

Truly remarkable, I'm sure it'll be great when it's done.
3rdELTy
04-19-2005, 05:36
Wow! Trully fantastic!!!
Dirty Dawg
04-19-2005, 06:47
Hey Marvin,
I spent 10yrs as a Mil Pol CPL/SGT..way to go dude. :wink2: "For the troops with the troops.."
Marvin157th
04-20-2005, 12:45
Hey Marvin,
I spent 10yrs as a Mil Pol CPL/SGT..way to go dude. :wink2: "For the troops with the troops.."

Dirty Dawg,

Thanks fellow Mil Pol Dude!! Rock on!

Marvin
AMVI_Rebel
07-09-2006, 14:34
hi m8 very nice job in progress!!!

do you plan to use MFDs and RWR in a monitor or you have something third party?
BHawthorne
07-09-2006, 18:41
Looks great. Are you using Killn's stencils? Also, what plans did you use on the seat? :)