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Title: Shell and liners.
Post by: jackpilot on September 21, 2009, 11:37:29 AM
Hi Guys
Could'nt be more excited...

I ordered today 
One 737 FDS metal modular nose section
One complete set of the FDS new interior liners..
Will report and post  pictures, maybe as early as next week as P.Cos Facilities are just a few hours away by road!!

Early Xmas for a Happy Camper.
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 21, 2009, 11:40:42 AM
You Lucky SOB..  Good for you Jack.  Keep us posted, I would love to see what this looks like when it arrives..

Trev

Quote from: jackpilot on September 21, 2009, 11:37:29 AM
Hi Guys
Could'nt be more excited...

I ordered today 
One 737 FDS metal modular nose section
One complete set of the FDS new interior liners..
Will report and post  pictures, maybe as early as next week as P.Cos Facilities are just a few hours away by road!!

Early Xmas for a Happy Camper.
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: warvet on September 21, 2009, 11:48:11 AM
Awesome Jack,
Look forward to seeing installed photos. Congrats Jack, Im sure it'll be a nice touch to your deck.Peter did a nice job on those.

Tim
A340
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: philb737 on September 21, 2009, 05:14:30 PM
 ;Congratulations Jack!!!!
Can't wait to see some updated pics!!! ;)
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Maurice on September 22, 2009, 04:55:49 AM
Hmmm!!! Why is my mouth watering? Oh yeah, it's just unadulterated jealousy. ;D

I'm sure that after I see your results, I will find it very hard to build my own shell whenever I'm ready and do it the smart way instead ...the FDS way that is. ;)

Maurice
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: HarryZ on September 23, 2009, 04:27:00 AM
QuoteI ordered today 
One 737 FDS metal modular nose section
One complete set of the FDS new interior liners..
Will report and post  pictures, maybe as early as next week as P.Cos Facilities are just a few hours away by road!!

Early Xmas for a Happy Camper.

Jack,

I have the FDS metal shell in my sim and am awaiting the completion of the liners. The shell is very well made and looks awesome. I'm going to be posting some pics of my cockpit soon. The first batch of pics I took didn't turn out so I have to redo them.

Harry
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: jackpilot on September 23, 2009, 04:58:49 AM
How long didi it take for assembly?
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: HarryZ on September 23, 2009, 09:33:48 AM
Quote from: jackpilot on September 23, 2009, 04:58:49 AM
How long didi it take for assembly?

If I can recall, it took about 14-16 hours but I did not have any instructions to work from other than a few pics.  I'm hoping that FDS has since done some kind of manual because a fair amount of time was spent trying to figure out what parts went where. Once I got into a system, things went more smoothly. 

If you have any problems, let me know and I'll try to assist you.   One point...it is important that you install the angled arc support pieces at the back of the unit correctly. Otherwise the support struts on the ceiling will not align correctly and you'll end up like I did taking a number of pieces apart.

Harry
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: jackpilot on September 23, 2009, 09:51:46 AM
thanks for the offer.
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on September 23, 2009, 01:29:55 PM
Hard to image FDS producing something of that caliber without a manual.

Can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: HarryZ on September 23, 2009, 03:22:27 PM
Quote from: Boeing Skunk Works on September 23, 2009, 01:29:55 PM
Hard to image FDS producing something of that caliber without a manual.

Can't wait to see it!

It was a unit that became available in the early days of production and a manual wasn't available at the time.  I was at their shop and saw what the finished product looked like and thought I could remember from memory....mistake!  :-[

Harry
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Jetcos on September 23, 2009, 03:50:45 PM
Just to jump in, there is a manual. It did come out after Harry received his nose sectional. Actually will be one for the liners as well. Just getting everything together to take pictures and write it up.


Steve Cos
FDS
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on September 23, 2009, 04:24:15 PM
While you're here, are components of the liner kit available separately?
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: HarryZ on September 23, 2009, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: Jetcos on September 23, 2009, 03:50:45 PM
Just to jump in, there is a manual. It did come out after Harry received his nose sectional. Actually will be one for the liners as well. Just getting everything together to take pictures and write it up.


Steve Cos
FDS

Thanks Steve for the update...I thought a manual was available now but wasn't sure. We pioneers in the early days of construction managed to get through  :)  BTW, my new power supply has been installed and everything is working perfectly. LED lights are awesome!

Harry
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Jetcos on September 24, 2009, 08:41:52 AM
Good to hear Harry! 


The liners we have now are sold in sets. If people are interested in specific pieces the should contact Pete. He is planning on making some pieces available.

Thanks,

Steve
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on September 24, 2009, 08:45:00 AM
Thanks. I still need left eyebrow trim.
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: warvet on September 24, 2009, 12:03:02 PM
Hell Mike,
just shave them both off that way ya don't have to keep trimming them lmao :) :D  :fire:
I crack myself up :)

Tim
A340
Title: Re: Shell and liners.
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on September 24, 2009, 02:03:54 PM
That was soooo bad... ;D
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