Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Miki » Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:27 pm

Outstanding job Nails !
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Ginger » Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:31 am

A work of art Nails. :praise:
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Boobies » Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:54 pm

Hey Nails,

What did you use for the template for the panel? I have a scale drawing, but I still have to get it blown up of put into a CAD application of some sort.

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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Nails » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:34 pm

Hi Boobies.

I also had a printable template (since gone in to the ether). I printed it out, then glued it to card and used this as a template to draw on to the hardboard. I even used a bog-standard saw to cut round the outline. Using a file to finish it off.

The BFP was also cut out of hardboard. Must have done this at least 3 times. I sat on one, snapped it in half, that was a hell of a day!

I will try and find what I used. If I do, I will let you know.
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Nails » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:45 pm

In my video, the two Magneto Switch's were fitted to the bombers (long throw). I didn't know this until some propeller head pointed it out to me! So not long after the video, I fitted the correct ones.
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Boobies » Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:04 pm

Nails wrote:Hi Boobies.

I also had a printable template (since gone in to the ether). I printed it out, then glued it to card and used this as a template to draw on to the hardboard. I even used a bog-standard saw to cut round the outline. Using a file to finish it off.

The BFP was also cut out of hardboard. Must have done this at least 3 times. I sat on one, snapped it in half, that was a hell of a day!

I will try and find what I used. If I do, I will let you know.
I haven't sat on anything yet, but I do have a 3 year old that likes to "help".

That's pretty much my plan. I think I've scaled this up to the right size, I just need to find a place to print it out.

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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Nails » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:27 pm

I did A4 and a glue stick!
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Nails » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:17 pm

Just another update.

I have just fitted the two working Oil & Fuel Pressure Gauges (the other photos of my build just showed place holders). My visit to Tangmere gave me a kick up the arse to get on with it!

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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Welshy » Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:57 pm

Wow thats insane well done. The creativity and commitment is Incredible!

I need a bigger screen
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Re: Cockpit Build - Hurricane - MK II

Post by Toxic » Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:31 am

looks splendid, Nails! :)
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