Hello chaps, my first post to this forum. I am scratch building a Spitfire V cockpit section from factory drawings (frame 5 to 13). What i am missing is some information on the gun sight mount,any ideas or help would be great.
I have a small website detailing the build here,
http://www.simhardware.org/
Thanks
Dave
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 10th October 2005 at 17:07
Funhouse – with the sunken stencilling i use ivory (not white- too stark) artists gouache – give it a go – its water based and the base paint which is probably oil based will repell it, but let it dry then wax over the top, gives you lovely crisp lettering in etched letters….
Just a tip thats worked for me….CRACKING work though fella
TT
By: funhouse - 10th October 2005 at 03:09
Due to a few problems which have slowed down things over the last few months, I managed to make a few small items to keep the project moving forward.
So a small update for those interested. The Nose up/Down indicator for the instrument panel is a hard to find item, after receiving some help with information on that i started making one.
The other items are parts for the Tank jettison release.
Dave
By: funhouse - 1st May 2005 at 23:28
Latest part to be made for the project is the oxygen bottle cradle. The original item was a casting, the replica frame was cut and machined from two aluminium billets.
Dave
By: funhouse - 17th April 2005 at 12:24
TN and Elliott,
thanks for the kind word chaps, though you will have to forgive any inaccuracy. Most of the parts and fittings are made from either photos or a few general assembly drawings, which is not the best way to reproduce something, but better than nothing.
Thanks for the interest,
Dave
By: Whitley_Project - 17th April 2005 at 00:07
Exquisite as usual funhouse.
Keep it up!
Elliott
By: Tony Norman - 16th April 2005 at 11:22
unreal. totally unreal…. ive been following your work and it looks second to none…. i do hope that when all is finished you would be happy to show it off to a few forumites. i for one would mind buzzing duxford in your sim…. good work!
By: funhouse - 16th April 2005 at 02:32
Another small project update. Thanks to some better reference material (thank you Damien B) the pilots windscreen is being re worked to look a little more realistic, i have also been waiting for some information on thermal forming polycarbonate sheet, and hope to make the top glazing panel for the windscreen. another part made for the project is the cockpit door catch assembly.
Dave
By: funhouse - 20th March 2005 at 15:02
aj march, the project was started May 2004, It would be hard to give a completion time, as there are a few items i will re make now i have better information.
AVI
I have a very humble workshop at home, so i can fabricate and machine the parts i need to. The sheet metal side of the project was, and still is a big learning curve for me, as i had no experience of that until i started the build.
Thank you for the kind words and the interest chaps.
Dave
By: Stieglitz - 20th March 2005 at 13:45
The result will be stunning! I can’t wait to see it.
Great job!
J.V.
By: AVI - 20th March 2005 at 13:43
Hey, Funhouse, your project and the workmanship are absolutely astounding! I’m with HP 57 – why stop with the cockpit?
One question: I’ve visited your terrific website which illustrates the building of the frames and brackets, but how are the other metal fittings made? For example the spar attach fittings that appear to be machined. Do you have access to a machine shop?
Please show us some of the other construction methods on your website.
Thanks for sharing this amazing project with us!
By: Hatton - 20th March 2005 at 12:54
amazing. unbelievable pace and quality.
By: Rocketeer - 20th March 2005 at 02:07
WOW!
By: funhouse - 20th March 2005 at 01:38
A small update of the latest parts made for the project.
And work so far on the pilots windscreen.
Dave
By: funhouse - 17th February 2005 at 23:00
Rocketeer, Jetman-2, Whitley project,
Thankyou for the kind words and the interest in the project.
Regards,
Dave
By: Whitley_Project - 17th February 2005 at 15:57
Excellent work as usual funhouse. Keep up the good work!
By: jetman-2 - 17th February 2005 at 08:46
Funhouse – you sure have a lot of fun in your house!
Your work is fantastic for a non-flying replica.
Suggestions: are you a member of EAA? I am sure they could help you, and more important – you could help others to build flying airplanes, and maybe build your own. you certainly have the two required qualities – talent and perseverance.
Another advice: There are people in the UK building flying Spitfires. I don’t have an address but I am sure it can be found. They may have information you need
Keep up the good work, can’t wait to see the completed cockpit
By: Rocketeer - 17th February 2005 at 03:48
Very nice Dave…..I culd still do with some help on my frame8!!!
By: funhouse - 16th February 2005 at 23:54
The emergency chassis control assembly is now complete, And the voltage regulator has also been made.
Dave
By: funhouse - 9th February 2005 at 23:24
A small update on the project. The oxygen valve and emergency chassis control have been made, the Co2 bottle for the chassis control still needs to be made to complete the assembly.
Dave
By: Rocketeer - 24th January 2005 at 19:35
Rocketeer,
many thanks for that information sir and the kind words from both yourself and HP57.At the risk of appearing a little cheeky, would it be possible to ask you for the dimension of hole pitch on the straps please.
Thanking you for your time to reply
Dave
wilco…make take a day or so…but I get there in the end!!
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