Tag Archives: Overhead

Shell progress

During the last 2 weeks i was able to install the basic shell structure. I used a mitre saw from Metabo to cut all the wood. Please have a look at the pictures….

The basis for the shell is divided into 3 parts: Forward cockpit windows and two wall segments.

The basis for the shell is divided into 3 parts: Forward cockpit windows and two wall segments.

The roof of the cockpit is put onto the lower part

The roof of the cockpit is put onto the lower part

The overhead panel finds its home in the upper part of the shell. It is held in place by 4 M8 screws.

The overhead panel finds its home in the upper part of the shell. It is held in place by 4 M8 screws.

The shell structure has been closed temporarily with plywood and some cardbox. It is really a big difference now to sit inside the sim....

The shell structure has been closed temporarily with plywood and cardbox. It is really a big difference now to sit inside the sim….

 

Progress on Overhead Panel

The last two weeks i was working on the Overhead Panel. Soldering Switches and LEDs ! Now the things are taking shape. Below a Picture…

I don´t know why - but no matter how often i clean my working desk - the things are reorganizing themself into chaos again and again and again. By the way - the brand of the beer in the window is "Edelstoff" from Augustiner Braeu Munich - the best beer in the world. The movie running is "Gran Torino" with Clint Eastwood........

I don´t know why – but no matter how often i clean my working desk – the things are reorganizing themself into chaos again and again and again. By the way – the brand of the beer in the window is “Edelstoff” from Augustiner Braeu Munich – the best beer in the world. The movie running is “Gran Torino” with Clint Eastwood……..

Rework of Poldragonet Overhead Panel

The Overhead Panel was purchased before Christmas and arrived 4 weeks later. I installed all switches, rotaries and fake gauges. When this was finished i realized that i might have a lot of gaps between the the switches and the holes. The first picture illustrates that problem. So i had to disassemble the complete hardware again and masked all switch holes. It took me 2 hours to disassemble and mask it.2 Hours waste time if i had done everything right the first time.

 

Gaps between the switches. Backlight shines though.

Gaps between the switches. Backlight shines though.

Disassembling the Front Panels again

Disassembling the Front Panels again

All holes have been masked and are ready for painting.

All holes have been masked and are ready for painting.