Not sure if this is applicable here or if this should be asked in the Measurements section, but I'm beginning my cockpit building journey with the shell. It seems logical, right?
Since I plan on using the PMDG 737NG for the flight dynamics, I'd like to model that variant.
Where can I get plans to build in wood (unless there's a better material that's suggested I use)?
Thank you in advance.
Welcome Raymond,
This subject is one that many discuss here and it has been batted around for years.
This resource remains one of the best for overall dimensional considerations:
http://markuspilot.com/download/BOEING%20737%20MEASUREMENTS.pdf (http://markuspilot.com/download/BOEING%20737%20MEASUREMENTS.pdf)
You will certainly find many ways to get your needs met.
Firstly you will need to decide if you want full scale, single or dual seat, etc...
much also depends on your space and such.
Some will suggest purchasing the fantastic shell from FDS as it is the simplest route but depends on your budget.
Bob has built his shell from scratch with help from Ray and it looks great and serves his needs so he may chime in here with some advice.
Good luck and remember...SEARCH is your friend !
Quote from: rjornd on March 07, 2018, 08:35:43 AM
Since I plan on using the PMDG 737NG for the flight dynamics, I'd like to model that variant.
Hi Raymond
Welcome aboard
May I suggest a search on this forum and others on the use of PMDG for a fully interfaced cockpit build. Even if the flight dynamics are well acclaimed, it may not the ultimate choice from an interfacing point of view.
Hi Raymond,
If you decide to build in wood, Michael's YouTube tutorials are brilliant and workable with the usual hand tools, so don't be put off by his very well equipped workshop.
It would possibly take longer by hand but is easily doable.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6LAcEsfqeslCMi6isG6qA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6LAcEsfqeslCMi6isG6qA)
Best of luck and welcome
Joe.
Rays and I did build my shell. It was a lot of work but it did turn out well and we where able to modify it a touch to fit into my space. The hardest part are all the angles. I was also not real concerned that it looked just like a shell as I was going to build a square box to build in and who cares what the outside looks like? I will get the model we used to build this out and post a picture of it.... After I glue it back together..... :-[ It took a small fall the other day! lol
+1 on http://www.markuspilot.com/MARKUSPILOT.html (http://www.markuspilot.com/MARKUSPILOT.html)
Now. Do your research on PMDG.
Quote from: Caflyt on March 07, 2018, 10:05:11 AM
Good luck and remember...SEARCH is your friend!
Oh, how well I know. The issue I ran into was the daunting task of sorting through the endless volumes of 737 keyword hits.
I was hoping to avoid needing to measure in metric, but if Mark's plans are considered to be in the top of the class, I'll do the conversions.
Quote from: jackpilot on March 07, 2018, 11:05:15 AM
May I suggest a search on this forum and others on the use of PMDG for a fully interfaced cockpit build. Even if the flight dynamics are well acclaimed, it may not the ultimate choice from an interfacing point of view.
Noted. Thank you. 8)
Quote from: Joe Lavery on March 08, 2018, 04:22:36 AM
Hi Raymond,
If you decide to build in wood, Michael's YouTube tutorials are brilliant and workable with the usual hand tools, so don't be put off by his very well equipped workshop.
It would possibly take longer by hand but is easily doable.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6LAcEsfqeslCMi6isG6qA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6LAcEsfqeslCMi6isG6qA)
Best of luck and welcome
Joe.
I will definitely check him out. I don't mind getting the tools I need as I go. It'll be part of the fun. In the end, I'll have a well-equipped workshop, too. ;D