More sim progress

[ivar hestnes]

The backwall is painted. But still a few bits and pieces to make before the backwall is complete. A few pictures





A peak from the outside 





And a few weeks ago I won an Ebay auction for two real Ipeco seats. (My wet dream). They are in mechanically perfect condition, but could need new cushions. But I like the "used" appearance also. Well, believe me, the sim now feels like a real CAE sim to sit in. This really did the trick. Very fun to fly this now









Add a couple more pictures of the sim in use with the experimental 225 degree visual that still needs a curved screen and three new short throw beamers.









My dream is getting closer to the finishing line now. Not too much missing really. I hope to have the sim roughly finished this year. At least the "big" items. There will always be something to rebuild and improve later anyway. And not to forget the maintenance, lol.

[ETomlin]

Ivar,

Your project really sets out to attain and make the 'Gold Standard' for home sims. Very nice looking project. I really appreciate all the info and pictures you've shared over the years even though Im an LJ45 builder.

thanks!

[Trevor Hale]

OMG That is a picture perfect device.  Your paint job looks incredible.  I am so jealous.

Fantastic stuff.. 

Trev

[ivar hestnes]

Thanks Eric and Trevor

There is a big issue with the paintjob though. I need to repaint the rest of the interior now. To get away the glossy paint, lol. Looks sooo much better with a matt finish. RAL 7031 used in the back. tried with 7011 first, but it was too dark for my taste.

So the glossy paint will only be on the outside of the shell later

[mpl330]

WOW - fantastic stuff!!!

Great work Ivar
Cheers
Mike

[XOrionFE]

 

Awesome job....I am jealous too!   

Scott

[Maurice]

Cut it out Ivar!!!!!      I'm completely out of drool, so my mouth is getting really dry now. I'm not sure whether you are motivating me or depressing me as I know my sim will never ever looks as good as yours. 

Anyway, what did you mean by experimental 225 degrees visuals? Are you trying the same setup as Nic with 5 separate windows/views ?

Maurice

[when acting as a wave]

This is just insanely great! Phenomenal.

[Boeing Skunk Works]

Outstanding work Ivar. It looks like you could hop in and fly it right out of the house!

[ivar hestnes]

Thanks guys I hope the images can be motivation for some. For sure it is possible to make a realistic sim out of wood if patient enough

Maurice. The so far experimental visual is a NicD setup. 5 undocked windows. Left, left fwd, fwd, right fwd, right. It take some time to understand how to play with this. I will make a tutorial on my webpage when I have done more.

There are a few advantages with this setup. Of course nothing beats a 225, lol. But triplehead2go users is annoyed with "mushroom" style lights on the scenery. This issue will vanish. Also I believe the image quality is better compared to triplehead forward view only, which is kind of "foggy" sometimes. Cant say this for sure though. But image quality is very good. Also you get a very good sense of speed when flying. I use FSX and are bothered with sudden stutters on high FPS. (from 20 fps and up). These stutters are gone. FPS is also much more stable.

Backdraws. FPS here also, lol. Significantly drop in frame rates compared to a normal fwd view. Very high end computer needed. My computer specs can be found on my webpage.  And you will get 4 black lines on the screen, but its not an issue really.

My FSX settings is very high except for DX10 and bloom. Traffic 100%. (road traffic OFF). Not done any special tweaking in FSX.cfg. On a local flight in Norway with lots of terrain I have frame rates from 13 on the ground to 48 in the air. ASA real weather running. So far I am happy with the result. Still more things to test/tweak though. And I need three new beamers and a curved screen, lol.

[jackpilot]

sorry Ivar, your Sim is NOT complete.
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[ivar hestnes]

hehehe
Very true Jack. Have been thinking of installing some of those, but...... I would probably kill myself on them while running around the sim looking for the light-switch

[jackpilot]

Yeahh, running around the sim.....!!!

[warvet]

Ivar,
Imagine the most complimentary thing anyone could say to you x it by 10 add 500 and you'll have 1/2 what I think of the job you've done and how i feel about you and your skills.
Nuff said
Your Friend Always
Tim

[Maurice]

Ivar,
Imagine the most complimentary thing anyone could say to you x it by 10 add 500 and you'll have 1/2 what I think of the job you've done and how i feel about you and your skills.
Nuff said
Your Friend Always
Tim

Typical Tim....always wanting to start a war...bidding war this time  . This one could get ugly if Ivar keeps adding 'finishing touches' 

Maurice