Hello guys,
I am looking for 2 real world Gables ACPs (Audio Control Panels) for my 737 sim.
Condition does not matter too much since I intend to strip the switches and buttons out.
If you have some you don't need or have an idea where to get them (Apart from eBay) - I will be mostly grateful.
Cheers
Isaac
Isaac, is there a reason you don't want to use ebay? Shipping costs? There are members here that deal in parts on your side of the world. Try adding your location to your profile.
There are only four places to acquire something like that:
Ebay
APHS
A vendor that deals in stripped aircraft or the actual stripper
Another builder.
You can try http://www.swissteknik.com/. (http://www.swissteknik.com/.) they are also members here.
You aren't going to have too much luck stripping the switches out. They are a proprietary/unique design mounted to the internal PCB. The pots you can do though. I've uploaded the actual schematics here in the forum.
Warren
Hi Warren,
Thanks for your information.
eBay has only one unit I can find, and price is going higher + shipping cost of around - 60-70 US$ but I will look for them if I can find any.
I searched your schematic on the forum but was not able to locate it - in what section should I look for it ?
In case you find a source for these, I will be very happy if you can shoot me a message either here or via my post in Prosim.
Many thanks
Isaac
You have to be patient Isaac, the one now going up on EBay has been listed at $25 for several months.
Search "Gables" in aviation parts and they will show up. Not rare at all.
I got mine (2) at around $50 each and they were top shape.
The pushbuttons can be interfaced quite easily. No need to replace them with cheapos repros.
Jack
Jack is right, patience is the best way to get these a great price. I will check around.
Isaac,
here is the link to the ACP schematics.
http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=3862.msg29900#msg29900 (http://www.cockpitbuilders.com/community/index.php?topic=3862.msg29900#msg29900)
I'll keep my eye out for some good deals.
Hi Warren,
Thank you very much for your support. This is very much appreciated.
All the best
Isaac
I found two of them but the boss want $200 ea.
I bought mine off Ebay for around $50 at most, and I doubt that Jack paid any more than that for his.
I am confident if you are not in a hurry, you will find a better deal in due course.
David
Yes David,
I believe he will find a better deal also, I had to put it out there any way.
I am sure he will entertain offers.
I have three and the cost was always about $50
Thanks heaps guys,
Time is not an issue here, so if you suggest I wait - that's exactly what I am going to do. :)
Cheers
Isaac
I check EBay daily, PM me an email address where I can alert you.
Jack
[ebay]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boeing-737-Aircraft-Cockpit-Audio-Control-Panel-/380901077644?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&hash=item58af79328c&vxp=mtr[/ebay]
Here is a deal on one!
I must have tried to add the link wrong. Anyway the item number is: [ebay]380901077644[/ebay]
Edit: Tom , just paste the # in, highlight it, and click on the EBay icon above
Thanks!