Hello fellow builders,
Here is the thread i have over at mycockpit.org documenting the progress of my hybrid cockpit build, mostly based on the Embraer ERJ Series Aircraft.
Seems a good idea to share it here too.
I have started to build the shell based on wonderfull work by Ron Rollo on the Learjet 45 shell over at hangar45.net (http://"http://www.hangar45.net")
Here is my first update:
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Second update:
Here is just a small update on the build, don't have much time but managed to construct the base and start on the side cross members:
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Third update:
Here is another little update, all the side cross members are completed:
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Fourth update:
Here are some pictures that puts things in to a diferent perspective with a real human figure:
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Fifth update:
The building continues, three 17" lcd monitor support and mip backer completed and in place, glareshield started.
If only i had some more free time...
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Sixth update:
Here is one more update, glareshield taking shape.
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Seventh update:
It's been a busy time for me these last months, but i have not stopped my build, here is the latest progress, been focusing on the interior first.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Wow! Nice job. Thank you for sharing that here!
Really impressive job!
Keep us posted with the progress please. :D
Best,
Bjorn
Hey Ricardo,
Your shell is looking great. Looks like your interior panels are starting to take shape as well . . looking forward to seeing more of your progress! :idiot:
Update #8:
Forgoten image of the glareshield:
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Interior panels finished:
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Update #9
Some advances in the side windows and glareshield:
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Getting close to finish the upper part, only missing overhead:
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Fantastic work! Your woodwork looks awesome
Scott
Hello guys,
Here is update #10
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Update #11
Side windows taking shape and adding some details that make all the diference, at least to me.
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Update #12
Glareshield taking shape, some minor trim added and first coat of gray paint on, still 5 or 6 to go.
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Very cool. This is looking really good!
Keep it up and keep the pictures coming.
Scott
Yes, it certainly is. Very clean and neat build.
Everybody needs a set of seat balls.
Hi Ricardo,
Impressive work ! Will look perfect when finished, keep pics coming to us ;)
Carlos
Update #13
Custom made seats to fit my shell are alive:
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Hey Ricardo,
Your project is really coming along . . . really like the looks of the interior and the seats. :idiot:
Update #14
The pair waiting foam from a friends mattress company
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