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Cockpit Tub Sides.
For the sides I decided to use 12mm MDF. This will prove to be strong and rigid. The shape was marked up and cut with a jig saw.
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Cockpit tub frame (front and back).
Hardwood was used for the cockpit frame which will hold the sides and floor. Hinges will at the front for the swinging hull frame.
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Cockpit Tub floor.
The tub floor will have false bottom to allow cable runs between all sections of the cockpit. |
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Final sand.
PVA glue and wood screws are used to bond everything together. A light sand is done to ensure a good finish. |
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Route Holes.
Reduce the weight of the MDF by routing holes which will provide access to electronic equipment.
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Center Console.
Press fit and locked in place by the angle panel. This is important to provide access to the tub. Especially underneath the ejection seat.
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From the front.
A view from the front shows the available space for the rudder pedals.
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Inside the cockpit tub.A view from inside the cockpit tub shows the support legs for the ejection seat.
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Raised cockpit floor.Floor raised for cable runs along the cockpit tub. All electronic equipment (server and workstation) will be on sliding rails.
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View from the top.Ejection seat mounted without a floor or seat to show cockpit floor.
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Ready to be painted. |
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Undercoat.Two coats of white Acrylic primer was painted and sanded for a smooth finish.
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Flat Grey.Using the original Right Aux Console panel a colour match was done at the local paint store to obtain the correct interior grey.
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The grey was painted inside and out for an even finish.
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View from the front. |
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View from the side. |
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View from the back. |
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Great picture.Portability means access through doorways. This requires an F-16 replica cockpit at full scale to be made in three pieces and not have a greater length than 75 inches (1.903m).
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In the hanger.
Pit finally in the office ready for the instrument panels.
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