To say I am surprised by the level of interest in this project would be a gross understatement and I am genuinely taken aback by many of the comments posted here. It really does help in providing the motivation to move forwards with the build, follow through with the ideas I have and create something I can be really satisfied with.
With each new project undertaken, I've focused more and more on including the ideas and design elements I've had in mind. It's incredibly easy to skip certain aspects if they look like they will take too much time to implement or present too much of a challenge. Believe it or not, comments, feedback and suggestions received are the single most important factor in driving me to deliver something which is approaching the best quality I'm able to achieve. I say approaching as there's always a trade off between progress and quality.
This may sound incredible sickly, but everyone who has posted here can consider themselves an integral part of this build. Without the feedback and comments, progress would no doubt be a lot slower and maybe even of lesser quality. So, a really genuine thank you from me and please do continue to post, provide feedback and ideas and point out any potential design issues you may see.
Just a thought for anyone thinking about starting a project; it only requires a fairly limited set of tools (I borrowed tools for my first project), some time patience and commitment but the level of satisfaction from creating something is immense. What you see here is actually fairly simple to do once the basics skills are acquired. As andygood posted:
"Every DIY'er has the God given right to stand back and admire their handiwork, no matter how bad the results..."
Hi, just wanted to add in my thanks for this wonderful project! I'm sure there are many more of us watching with glee, but not getting around to posting ........
I've been keeping up with your progress almost since day one, and haven't really put fingers to keyboard to say thank you and add my admiration because every post results in a "I could really do with that" moment and leaves me thinking of how to fit it in with my rejigged desktop layout.
You've prompted me into moving away from a standard office layout based around a keyboard and mouse (with a Razer Nostromo for MMOs) in my mancave/gaming room to thinking very seriously about incorporating the work you're doing (a very difficult act to follow! :smilie
into something far more fun and more in keeping with the many hours of fun I intend to spend running Elite: Dangerous!
Keep up the awesome work and good on you
Thanks Sneakin and you're very welcome. If I'm honest, the initial idea was for flight sims and was going to be a for a setup I could attach to my desk. It was only when Elite came along and I saw the in-game ship cockpit that I changed my mind.
Attackmack posted a link to his project, it looks excellent with some great ideas. Definitely worth checking out.
Thanks for the link
AttackMack and for your information
ThereIsOnlyOne!
It looks pretty nice and with a lot of detail... Though while I was looking at it mental images of Battlestar Galactica rushed through my head and a weathered Viper...***! I'm seeng things
Ven Jarvik's reply made me think about a 3D printer...and parts you wouldn't be able to curve from wood or make with cartdboard like handles of joysticks and throtles...
and his recomendations about materials. Can someone rent time on a 3D printer somewhere anyway..but that s just food for thought.
WOW! Amazing work!
Keep it coming man!
Taht's exactly what drove me to the thread. I ve seen your initial posts about the vinyl covering and i was eager to see the project as it moves along.
It's going to be a very nice cockpit methings! This is professional job you are doing man. :smilie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUXy8mzSnmE
This video at 0:26 seconds and after after 0:32 until 0:36.
Turn the sound volume off (horrible music) and don't pay attention to the film except the scenes in those marks above.
That's what is missing from your beautifull cockpit mate once it gets finished!
It was the only youtube video I could find about this movie with the specific scenes showing that screen.
Thanks Silent Run. If I had the room, I'd love a D-Box (or similar) motion platform just to add another dimension to the experience. I know it wouldn't necessarily be true to life but immersion in games and simulation often requires suspension of disbelief. The design of that craft you posted looks great! It's also nice and compact.
I would really love a 3D printer but lord knows how many hours I'd consume playing with it
Almost time to get started with the painting ...
