Hello all and for those doing a Bf 109 pit

[bubba3884]

ok, I promised a pic and here it is




still a work in progress. On a budget, and just want to get something working. As I get more time and money I plan on upgrading several components.

still, any real cockpit dimensions are appreciated.

[Andrew17]

Hello everybody!

Sometimes I manage to get back and give a look searching for new ideas.

Just share mine (I'd be proud to show some pic of my "Silver Can"), is there anyone that can help me attach pictures and explain me how to do it?

Thanks!!!!
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[JBaymore]

Andrew17,

In a nutshell,...........

1.) Upload your images.

Look at the thin blue strip banner with yellow and white type at the top of the forum page.

[Andrew17]

Andrew17,

I changed the picture to a link.

[Andrew17]

I'm so sorry, John; thank You again for Your support.

Here's another one, smaller.

Available for everyone to tell all details needed.

Bye!
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[JBaymore]

Andrew,

Hey..... thanks for the fast edit job.

That looks really nice.  Are you planning a projection system into the room?

best,

..................john

[Andrew17]

Hello John, and everyone;

it seems that The Real Boss (Wife) allowed me a while, and, therefore, lets get the most out of it.

Thank You john for appreciating my pit trial, it's only a beginning, I've seen better things on the web. But I already have ideas to improve it.

A little description.

1) It's a WWII style cockpit, nothing to pretend to be a reproduction of a warbird. That's the name "Silver Can" comes from, even if, I admit, I took inspiration from various aircrafts of that era. Then, pencil and paper at hand, I tried Chuckcrc method, as He explained to 109Dreamer to realise it. Nothing more than some wood, a jigsaw, screws and paint. That's for the basic structure.
2) Aluminium alloy skin. Nothing more than buying some Al sheets and try to repoduce ancient plane skins, using strap rivets to fasten it to "L" shape rods screwed to the wooden struture,
3) For outside the windshield I bought a Fresnel lens (not terribly expensive: almost 30$). As soon as it chassis is ready, I'll take a picture of the pit with it and attach it here.
4) Inner monitor is for pneumatic intruments (speed, climb/pitch speed, etc.)

Seems I 've to go.......

Please, everyone, feel free to ask, even if not suddenly, I'd only be glad to share info 'bout what I'm doing.

Bye!!!!!!!!!
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[Andrew17]

Just a link that hopefully can be useful for Bubba3884:

http://www.checksix-forums.com/showthre ... ge=1&pp=10

Bye!
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