robdd1
February 7, 2013 at 7:39 pm

Tornado F3 Parts?

After looking through a lot of old threads about cockpit panels I have to ask the question –

I know with money and time it would be possible —— but for the average person ie me – how easy would it be to recreate a Tornado F3 pilots panels?

Not looking at the full cockpit but left, right and maybe centre set ups.

I have seen the odd instrument on eBay but mostly control panels or same instrument types.

The blank panel would be a great start, however again never seen one.

Is this worth looking into or a no go from the start?

Any advice, pointers welcome.

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By: robdd1 - 9th February 2013 at 21:23

[ATTACH]212160[/ATTACH]

Well one of many has arrived …..

Hopefully a couple more next week. Any useful dealer links welcome.

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By: robdd1 - 8th February 2013 at 17:58

Thanks for the tips …. I will try and make some events this year as you say I should get some good tips, as for eBay some of the items seem to be high but the offer button has worked a treat!

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By: Bunsen Honeydew - 8th February 2013 at 17:50

This very neatly ties in with some posts on the ebay thread.

There are two sellers offering Tornado F3 cockpitparts. One is charging hundreds of pounds and not selling them, the other is selling them for multiples of ten pounds. Both are commercial firms, I know which one I’d buy shares in.

As has been said the stuff is out there and available but you have to know what you are looking for and be prepared to take a chance. I’ve seen items labelled as TSR2 go for hundreds and TSR2 items not labelled as such go for a fiver.

Do go to the Aerojumbles and cockpitfest, for both buying and talking. COckpitfest is particularly good for talking and making contacts.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 7th February 2013 at 23:10

F.3

You’ll get hooked, you know. That’s how Forumite, Pully 113 started out – he’s got a complete cockpit section and a simulator cockpit now!

There’s gear out there. You just need to get to know people, ask questions and establish the contacts.

Anon.

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By: Rocketeer - 7th February 2013 at 20:01

always possible