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Title: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ChrisKLAS on March 22, 2010, 01:56:58 PM
Hi all,

Long time, no post. I'm still here reading on a daily basis, though!

Just wanted to share an updated pic of the 737NG sim I've been building in my house here in Las Vegas. Yesterday marked the 1 year anniversary of the start of construction, so this is a bit of a "celebratory" photo. Never in a million years did I think I'd be this far along after only a year!

Thanks to all who've helped answer my (many times dumb) questions along the way. This is a great community that I'm happy to be a part of!

Hope you enjoy the pic.

(https://www.cockpitbuilders.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airdisaster.com%2Fchris%2Fsim-pdx.jpg&hash=2d6d049dab29d18595212106a045df06c71284cb)

High Resolution link: http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6804999 (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6804999)
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ivar hestnes on March 22, 2010, 02:06:45 PM
WOW

That is a very good progress in a year. Looks amazing. For sure you get the 737 feeling in there.
Great celebration photo. Love the colors  :)

(and there is nothing called a dumb question, only stupid answers ).  ;)
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: shaneb on March 22, 2010, 02:46:53 PM
That is nice!    :idiot:
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: phil744 on March 22, 2010, 03:08:21 PM
Now that ladies and gentlemen that quite simply sums up "the dream".

Well it does for me :)

Now then Chris, be honest here, i bet you took that photo, looked at photo u just taken and thought "hmm nice" put camera down, started to giggle like a small child jumped into the capt seat and throttled it!

Stunning :)
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: Jetcos on March 22, 2010, 03:53:38 PM
My new wallpaper!   Nice job Chris a real "showpiece"!

Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ChrisKLAS on March 22, 2010, 04:19:34 PM
Thanks for the nice comments, guys!

Steve, this would've never been possible without you guys at FDS! Phil: your map light panels add all the realism in the world, as well. Thanks to both of you for making dreams like this possible!
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on March 22, 2010, 06:45:11 PM
Looks really great Chris! Congratulations on the work so far.

God, I remember when I finally got outside visuals in my bird I about peed my pants the first time I flew it!  ;D
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ChrisKLAS on March 22, 2010, 08:01:54 PM
Quote from: phil744 on March 22, 2010, 03:08:21 PMNow then Chris, be honest here, i bet you took that photo, looked at photo u just taken and thought "hmm nice" put camera down, started to giggle like a small child jumped into the capt seat and throttled it!

Damn right, mate! Well, everything but the giggling! ;)

Actually, I got out and turned it off. I'd already flown MCO-SDF-MCI-LAS-PDX and had had enough for one Sunday. Landed in PDX, taxied back, put in a FP, and staged it on the runway before shutting down for the night. Still, looks like it's about to rip off into the wild blue yonder, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: warvet on March 22, 2010, 09:28:26 PM
Chris My friend,
:idiot: ;D I damn near choked when I saw that pic. WOW! You finally did it. I am so proud of you Chris and how incredible your projec t turned out. I still remember the first day you came in:) I never thought your questions were ever dumb an i know all of us were pleased to help you. You have an amzing setup Chris and I am so very pleased that you took the time to share it with us.
All the best in your flights
Your buddy in the North
Tim
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: DarrylH on March 22, 2010, 10:07:06 PM
Stunning work AND in such a short time. Congrats
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ian@737ng.co.uk on March 22, 2010, 11:58:31 PM
Quote from: Boeing Skunk Works on March 22, 2010, 06:45:11 PM
Looks really great Chris! Congratulations on the work so far.

God, I remember when I finally got outside visuals in my bird I about peed my pants the first time I flew it!  ;D

i can't remember that far back  ;D
great sim Chris, well done, what you got planned for the next year?
regards ... ian
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: jackpilot on March 23, 2010, 06:17:07 AM
Well done Chris, giving me a kick in the Butt to finish my TQ and open my FDS Shell box!!!
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: ETomlin on March 23, 2010, 12:38:40 PM
Incredible! Are you using REX 2004?

Also, what's the specs on the projectors?
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: MLeavy737 on March 25, 2010, 08:27:48 PM
Chris that looks completely Awesome!!  Thanks for the inspiration!

Mike Leavy
Title: Re: Updated 737NG sim pic!
Post by: Trevor Hale on March 26, 2010, 08:00:36 AM
WOW!  Everyone seems to sum it up in their posts.  Beautiful pic and stunning Work.  I agree with Steve, set it as my background as well.

Trev