Feels like I abandoned my smokeaholic friends here on the forum. It was never my intention and I will still be running my smokehouse while working on my newest and biggest project ever. I'm sure that some of you see what it is but for the rest I will do some explaining.
Since I always need to keep busy with woodworking, I kept pondering what to take on next.
To my big surprise my wife didn't seem to mind when I told her that I'm building a scale size Boeing 737-8 nose in my garage. Well, she soon realized the sheer size as I laid down the framework and started cutting the spars :o
Oh well, I'm beyond the point of no return so here we go.
Don't know if a topic like this belongs here on the forum but hoped that someone out there would be interested in following the build. I respect the action if a moderator deletes it :)
It's a massive undertaking and will take some time. Wheels up!
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neat ,im following this thread .quite the undertaking.
I'm definitely interested. Keep the pix coming please.
bring it on
Cool! Looking forward to the test of the pics.
Whatcha gonna do with it when it's done :)?
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Andre
At first I thought you were building a boat. Now I see you are back to flying. I would not be surprised when you are done that we end up with a second spruce Goose ;D ;D
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on April 23, 2012, 04:47:42 AM
Cool! Looking forward to the test of the pics.
Whatcha gonna do with it when it's done :)?
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I'm going to set up the inside with all instruments you can find inside a 737 and fly. Then it will be a proper burial for my old pit.
Nice!!
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I will definitly look forward to your pic's and progress.
You're going to need a bigger garage! :D
That's not a garage, that's a hangar.
Looking Good Andre, keep us posted.
Now thats a project, why don't you go buy a 737 ;D ;D ;D Guess they are kinda expensive unless your John Travolta. Think he owns a Boeing 707
Don't rush it,Andre.We'll be here when you're finished.Looking forward to some pix.
Quote from: devo on April 23, 2012, 06:20:44 PM
Now thats a project, why don't you go buy a 737 ;D ;D ;D Guess they are kinda expensive unless your John Travolta. Think he owns a Boeing 707
A new 737-800NG is about 75mill out of my budget. Even Travolta's 707 would be far out of my range.
Yeah, space is an issue for sure as it doesn't give me much wiggleroom. However, at some point I will tear down the old sim enclosure. This will give me "plenty" of space. Good thing I can fold in the wings :)
Not a whole lot of progress during the limited time after work. However, I've made it all the way back to the window framing.
My goal is to have the major components of the framework done by the end of this upcoming weekend.
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This is going to be cool. I love to build wood airplane models. Unfortunately I get to the part where the wood work is done and I don't want to cover it. So I have 3 with no cover. A Cessna skylane, a Piper J-3 Cub and a P-38 lightning.
Slow but A step is better than none, right?
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Yelp! I too was guessing boat.
This is going to be..............
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Working into the evening hours. Hoping to have most of the window frame done tomorrow night.
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Finished the base frame tonight which will be one of 4 total modules in this project.
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Dang! I thought I was working on a project. Pffffffft!!!!
That is wayyyyyy cool!!
I see that blue cooler on the bottom shelf is going to fit nicely in the floor board of the cockpit, maybe some ice coldies and vodka while flying to Europe ;) looks like a fun project!!
Andre
Do you have more then 24 hours in a day where you live??? You get more done then anyone I know. I feel like I am just sluffing off compared to you. I still think with a little work you could make that into a boat. Just Kidding I am enjoying your project. Remember to get a little rest now and then.
Kirby
Dang, that is some really cool stuff you do! Watching some of your stuff on youtube that branched out to other home simulators cost me half a day. Had no idea folks got into it that deep price wise.
Quote from: Keymaster on April 28, 2012, 03:20:20 PM
I see that blue cooler on the bottom shelf is going to fit nicely in the floor board of the cockpit, maybe some ice coldies and vodka while flying to Europe ;) looks like a fun project!!
Aaron, i think i may install a little fridge right by the entrance to the flight deck. I hear that this is how the Russians set up their airliners. Does that mean i have to paint the nose in Aeroflot colors? ;D
Quote from: pikeman_95 on April 28, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
Andre
Do you have more then 24 hours in a day where you live??? You get more done then anyone I know. I feel like I am just sluffing off compared to you. I still think with a little work you could make that into a boat. Just Kidding I am enjoying your project. Remember to get a little rest now and then.
Kirby
I am VERY ocd Kirby :)
Actually i dont have that many hours into it so far. It may look like that but it hasnt been bad. Today i really hit the wall when i ran out of plywood so now i need to wait for someone to show up with a truck so i can get one more sheet. Window framing will be done tomorrow.
Lesson learned - I'm glad i dont think about luggage space for passengers down below or physical landing gear as I only have a 4" clearance above the aft portion of the deck.
You can kind of see it in this picture.
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I was very determined to getting the rough build of the shell finished today but had to call it a night in order to avoid pissing off my neighbors :)
The shell is starting to take shape but wholly molly this project is a bit bigger than i anticipated :)
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bloody good stuff Andre 8)
Hope you don't end up building a ship in a bottle and you can't get the thing out the garage door after it's finished. ;D
Quote from: TedEbear on April 30, 2012, 04:44:05 AM
Hope you don't end up building a ship in a bottle and you can't get the thing out the garage door after it's finished. ;D
Lol! It is actually modular and will come apart in 4 pieces.
Andre,
Don't worry about how long it takes. How many episodes of NCIS has Gibbs been sanding that boat in his basement? He still doesn't have boards on those ribs!
Ray
I pulled the entire window frame of the flight deck apart and rebuilt it since i wasn't pleased with the angles from the drawings i was working with.
After researching 737-800 pictures for 4 hours last night i finally had what I needed to make it right. The only thing that got my anger running tonight was that i ended up one 2x2 short of finishing the first officer side windows. Oh well, i smell a weekend ahead.
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Alright, this is how she stands as we move on to the top module. Then we wrap the whole thing in wood. I am worn out. Maybe i need to listen to my wife and daughter's advice: you try to do too much in one session. Oh well, vodka here i come :)
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Quote from: Flyboyandre on May 04, 2012, 10:40:01 PMMaybe i need to listen to my wife and daughter's advice: you try to do too much in one session.
Maybe, but i am enjoying your progress - looks great
Thanks for the updates Andre. I really enjoy following this project.
This is cool and ironically I hauled one of 2 loads to Seattle this week. Contents: Fuselage mock up display. It didn't say what plane it was and I didn't see it but it came from a company called "Ceva" and was going to one of their branches or to a trade show. I assumed there is going to be a show or for their showroom or something.
Looking good but still a little confused. What are you going to do with this. Donate it some where? Or make into a smoker or what. Dont get me wrong this is fun to watch and just as sure to build. But with all this cash going into it . Im sure you have a purpose.
Quote from: viper125 on May 05, 2012, 08:40:17 AM
Looking good but still a little confused. What are you going to do with this. Donate it some where? Or make into a smoker or what. Dont get me wrong this is fun to watch and just as sure to build. But with all this cash going into it . Im sure you have a purpose.
When all said and done you will be sitting in a replica 737-800NG flightdeck. Wrap around visuals will give you an "as real as it gets" fully functional flight simulator.
Adult size, life like video game ;D
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Will it have hydraulics to rotate the cockpit up, down, etc., as you move the control yoke? That would be something. ;D
Quote from: TedEbear on May 05, 2012, 11:43:54 AM
Will it have hydraulics to rotate the cockpit up, down, etc., as you move the control yoke? That would be something. ;D
Hell no. Out of my budget and I need a second story garage for that.
that thing should taste awesome smoked ;D
Doesn't look like much has happened but now that I calculated the right curve for the roof spars it will go fast to finish the last 6. Starting to look like a plane.
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Very unhappy with my "progress" this weekend. I guess some family time is valuable at times.
My big plans of getting the upper module framed went????? ::)
Oh well, I got some stuff done. Took Jack's advice of reinforcing the main structure of the upper module to better handle the overhead weight. That was a quick install and I also got the back wall plates cut to fit. In theory, I should be making good progress during the evenings this coming week but I'm incredibly sore.
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Looking Real Nice,Good luck.
Slowly starting to look like a plane. It has become quite the sight for cars passing by.
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That is looking nice. Great workmanship. You have what they call SKILZZZZ. ;D
I hurt like a SOB. Only 3 more formers to go. Seriously, there have been moments where I thought to myself "wouldn't it be cool with the first ever convertible 737?". I just can't seem to picture that in my mind.
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Roof for the most part done. Just a few support blocks to install and some minor trimming left.
Then it's off to the outside skin. Any volunteer soldiers? I have liquid refreshments!
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I'd love to come help, but at 1 tank of gas a month, you'd be done by the time I got there. Looking fun and good.
Why do people stop and ask? Can't you see what it is? You would think it's pretty darn obvious by now.
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Started with some initial skin this evening.
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Quote from: Flyboyandre on May 12, 2012, 12:26:21 AM
Why do people stop and ask? Can't you see what it is? You would think it's pretty darn obvious by now.
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Started with some initial skin this evening.
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Put the skin on, some windows and a door and it would make a great house for the Bradley.
Ok, I'm out of hardboard and will take a break until Friday night. I'm very happy with how it goes on and by the time layer #2 is on I recon it will be pretty darn nice.
Cutting 3" strips for the nose as it contains the largest curves.
Lots of people stopping and I find it insulting that they don't seem to care about my lawn.
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Um, I'm glad I left the nose cone out of my plans.
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Andre
You know if you made a couple wing tips sticking out the sides of your garage it would sure screw with their minds.
Quote from: pikeman_95 on May 13, 2012, 09:30:58 PM
Andre
You know if you made a couple wing tips sticking out the sides of your garage it would sure screw with their minds.
That's a fantastic idea Kirby! One on each side and a banner above the door :)
And runway lights lining your driveway... ;D
Andre
You will also need a above cabin strobe light and wing tip strobes. Squirt I like the runway lights. Now if you could get your wife to hold a couple of those orange come on back flashlights with ear muffs on. You will also have to talk your neighbor into standing off to the side of the plane cabin with a TSA outfit and screening station.Now you will need some one with a good camera taking pictures of their faces as the drive by. These are the pictures we need to see here on the forum
This all sounds fun until you local zoning board inspector sends you a fine for a zoning violation. [for installing a private airport, aginst the local zoning]
Kirby
Can't wait to see it all "skinned up"...
Those gawkers are gonna feel like serious dumb@sses...
when they see that Macy's Parade Snoopy Head take shape!
:o
Quote from: hal4uk on May 14, 2012, 08:39:27 PM
Can't wait to see it all "skinned up"...
Those gawkers are gonna feel like serious dumb@sses...
when they see that Macy's Parade Snoopy Head take shape!
:o
Lol!
Ok, we are up and running again. Got the hardboard hauled home yesterday thanks to my friend Gene so now I hope to have the skin on the lower part installed by end of day tomorrow. The progress has slowed down a bit due to work related travel as well as spending some quality time with family.
Maybe I will let the first officer sheet his side of the flght deck? :)
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Hello world! I feel warm :)
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Amazing I'm not sure if i'd even know where to start on a build like that.
Base layer of skin applied. Now i will let the wood settle and glue dry before applying the finish layer. Now I'm going to grab a cold one and rest for a bit.
I still have to plug along with the window frames.
Feels like i didn't make the progress I had hoped for as traffic and curiosity slowed me down. Wish I could keep the garage door closed to keep out of the sightlines but space is premium until I get the old simpit torn down.
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That's coming along real good.
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Thanks Mike. It has been a challenging project so far. Good thing is that people don't ask me what the "thing" in my garage is anymore. They just can't figure out what the hell I'm going to do with it :)
"Excuse me, this may sound like a stupid question but are you building an Igloo?". I looked at her and said nothing but thought to myself "what the f$&@ is wrong with people?". An Igloo????? Really?????? Do you really want to go there??????? I contained myself and shook my head as she moved on, muttering to myself that she would be one of those people who didn't deserve a closer look or an answer. The progress may not be that noticeable but I did finish the skinning of the entire captain's side, including finish sanding and nails punched down. Actually, I was so excited that I had to pull out the filler and get a rough coat onto the rear portion of the captain's side. Tomorrow I will ensure that the first officer gets the same treatment. The roof will have to wait until this weekend.
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You need to hang a big poly tarp off of your front gutters!
Quote from: Flyboyandre on May 31, 2012, 09:58:37 PM
"Excuse me, this may sound like a stupid question but are you building an Igloo?".
It'll all make more sense to them after you get that 93 ft wingspan added on.
Lookin good!! If I had more time I would drive by your house and get out and ask you if you were making a big one of these :D :D
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Quote from: Keymaster on June 01, 2012, 05:25:41 AM
Lookin good!! If I had more time I would drive by your house and get out and ask you if you were making a big one of these :D :D
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That's funny Aaron! What do you mean if you had time? You just have to make time :)
Alright, we made it to 5 weeks. I feel like a cripple every night going to bed after working 2 full time jobs (one of them pays me and the other one takes money away).
Where does the build sit right now?
Sheeting done, surface sanded and nails punched on the entire lower part of the flight deck.
8 cartridges of glue used.
About 5200 finish nails have gone into the shell.
About 800 screws on the framework.
4 sheets of plywood.
6 sheets of hardboard.
3 #2 drill bits shattered.
One orbital sander went to heaven.
One jigsaw landed in the street because it couldn't cut straight (true!).
One of the hand drills only works when it wants to now. May end up in a street near you soon!
3 Jigsaw blades.
One pair of tennis shoes are now leaking as a nail decided to poke through my sole.
One gallon of drywall compound so far.
And the list goes on............
Today's question from a random bypasser..... Is it flyable now? Serious? When will these stupid questions end? I've considered putting up a big dry erase board and list the top 10 stupid questions for everyone to see. Yes? No?
Anyway, as you can see on the first picture I really have to consider demolition work on the old simpit sooner rather than later. It kills me to tear it down but I'm afraid I have no option :)
Tomorrow I will fire up the smoker as well for some well deserved Pastrami. Was considering cranking out some summer sausage but all my sausage supplies seem to be near the cockpit.
Wanna see pictures? Here we gooooooooooooo..
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lookin good Andre 8)
Quote from: Flyboyandre on June 01, 2012, 09:40:22 PMI've considered putting up a big dry erase board and list the top 10 stupid questions for everyone to see. Yes? No?
I vote yes. You're doing something of interest to the neighborhood and the board would add a little entertainment to it all. ;D
I also vote yes!! ;D
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I vote "undecided"
Alright, pulled the roof section off in order to apply the second layer of hardboard. Hope to get this done tomorrow. Shouldn't be too big of a deal. The next step after that is to get multiple layers of filler on and sand it ready for paint.
As for the bottom I still have some finish work with window framing to do and prep for window installation. Both captain and first officer side have one coat of filler applied and it will soon be time to start the dreaded job of sanding.
Worked on the rounded corners of the aft side windows today. Ended up too rounded in the upper corner but it will have to do.
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I have to give My wife credit for this one as she took on the challenge of silencing curious bypassers. She scavengered the gift shop at The Museum Of Flight today and came up with a sign that is now posted anove my garage door. Just wait and see.....Some jerk will steal it :)
Anyhow.......I have started the second layer sheeting on the top (center aft section on the second picture) and what I have done so far turned out really good. Very minimal sanding will go into prepping for the filler. If all goes well we are within a couple of weeks of paint.
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Man that is freaking awesome.
Love the Hanger sign!
Niiiice!
Ok, so I did listen to my doctor for once. With recent health issues and the need to drop some weight, I carefully approached the 737 for some light duty this afternoon/evening.
The only remaining portion on the exterior was to finish the second layer of sheeting on the roof and prep sand before filler. This has now been accomplished.
The first layer of filler on the lower portion has been sanded and is ready for coat number two.
My hope is to have the body ready for paint by the end of the weekend. I have some minor trim work that needs to be completed, one of them being the channels for the window installation.
Oh and I mocked up the nose with some styrofoam sheeting containing a short and sweet descriptiom. Funny thing is........No questions today!!
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How many smokers can you fit in that thing?
Quote from: KyNola on June 09, 2012, 07:26:57 AM
How many smokers can you fit in that thing?
A Lot! :)
I just uploaded a clip of the build so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A_4jX6KIAE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Coming along nicely. I work for the company that builds the complete flying version of these, among other things.
Tede bear - what part of boeing you work for?
Quote from: GusRobin on June 10, 2012, 08:54:08 AM
Tede bear - what part of boeing you work for?
I'm a part of their military defense headquarters, located in St. Louis.
I am in their Space Exploration unit in huntsville. (sorry for hijacking the thread - now back to our regularly scheduled program)
Next up in Andre's garage!
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Quote from: squirtthecat on June 10, 2012, 03:56:17 PM
Next up in Andre's garage!
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I can imagine the type of questions he'll get with that one!!!
A big milestone in the project has been reached. My indefinite counter app on my iPad shows 50 days, 11 hours and 38 minutes since the first cut was made with the jigsaw.
I guess I really haven't taken much time to reflect on the build so far as I went all in during every spare moment I had since the April 21st start. However, it hit me today....This is a BIG project!!! I don't think I have embarked on any single project this big during my 38 years of life. Actually, the N512AS project would probably outnumber everything I've done in the past.....combined!
That being said I felt very a great sense of accomplishment when I closed the garage door this evening.
I would like to thank everyone who have stepped up with advice, given me a hand, listened to my bitching and most important of all....to my wife for allowing me to build my dream...
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You guys are cracking me up.
I'm hiring some professional paint help this weekend just to make sure I have someone to supervise me. However, it came at a high price as my 9 year old wanted a new purse for payment :shock:
Well, i don't think she will spot the difference between fake or real. Right?
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I received a private message on one of the forums I have my build posted at 2 days ago.
To my big surprise I was told by two of my norwegian compadres that they were going to show up at my house to see the build. Sure enough, last night they rolled into Puyallup in their rented RV and I had to take them on a special tour of the area, including the final stop with them certifying my shell for paint :)
What a cool experience! Had a really cool time Vidar and Ketil!
Future of flight tour in Everett.
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You are hereby certified to paint!
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It is always cool as Hell when friends from all over the world stop by for a visit. Sent you a PM huh. Doesn't anyone call anymore? ;D ;D
Neat!
I've always wanted to go on that Boeing tour as well..
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 14, 2012, 06:24:50 AM
Neat!
I've always wanted to go on that Boeing tour as well..
I always treat visitors to a factory tour.
Quote from: Flyboyandre on June 12, 2012, 12:34:40 AM
You guys are cracking me up.
I'm hiring some professional paint help this weekend just to make sure I have someone to supervise me. However, it came at a high price as my 9 year old wanted a new purse for payment :shock:
Well, i don't think she will spot the difference between fake or real. Right?
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Believe me, the fake will be spotted if it begins with a capitol "C" !!! They know
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Doctor, doctor..........
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My wife's comments went something like this "it looks like you're preparing for something illegal". Well, it isn't that bad as I'm finally ready to spray the primer, followed by the glossy white base coat.
I'm also trying to duplicate the 2 shades of blue in order to get the Spirit of Seattle color scheme as realistic as possible.
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Don't forget the bug splats on the windows ;D Oh and the little puddles of de icer on the ground around it. Oh shoot, that's my dang Alaska thing kicking in again! ::) ;) That is looking awesome Flyboy !
Quote from: iceman on June 17, 2012, 02:14:24 PM
Don't forget the bug splats on the windows ;D Oh and the little puddles of de icer on the ground around it. Oh shoot, that's my dang Alaska thing kicking in again! ::) ;) That is looking awesome Flyboy !
Lmao
That is too cool!
Typically you won't see the paintjob applied until a fully functional plane rolls off the line. However, this is no typical factory job so I reserve the right to make any decisions I please cause it's MY stinking (literally) garage.
Well, the paint isn't 100% complete as my buddy Steve is cutting a stencil for the "Proudly All Boeing 737" which will go on the lower portion below the windows and I also need to get the 512 posted above the front windows.
The final touch on the body itself is to get the skin installed to the lower frame. This may seem like a tiny thing but will add a lot more to the color. Decided to keep it off until the old simpit is gone in order to avoid accidental scuffing. Space is definitely at a premium now........
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WOW!! That is looking way to cool...... Nice job Andre!
Looks great. Does the top still come off? Looks like it will be a tight fit to get it out of the garage.
Quote from: GusRobin on June 18, 2012, 07:50:30 AM
Looks great. Does the top still come off? Looks like it will be a tight fit to get it out of the garage.
Yup, top is bolted in and it also splits down the middle to leave left and right as 2 parts. 4 parts total, including frame.
Just had a thunk. tear down the old simulator and paint the back wall of the garage to show the rest of the bird in the "Hanger"!! That would be cool when folks drive past
That looks awesome !!!
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on June 18, 2012, 03:25:22 PM
Just had a thunk. tear down the old simulator and paint the back wall of the garage to show the rest of the bird in the "Hanger"!! That would be cool when folks drive past
Don't you be giving an impulsive man crazy ideas :D
Or......just get ya one of these! Garage door mural.
http://dornob.com/suburban-camouflage-14-lifelike-3d-garage-door-murals/
Quote from: KyNola on June 19, 2012, 06:02:26 AM
Or......just get ya one of these! Garage door mural.
http://dornob.com/suburban-camouflage-14-lifelike-3d-garage-door-murals/
Now we're talking :)
lookin good mate!!!
She's a wrap! Well, almost a wrap. Got the "skirt" for the base frame cut, installed and painted today. Only windows, the metal window trim and a few realistic N512AS specific graphics pieces remains to be completed on the exterior shell.
There will also be a few unique exterior pieces, including pitot tubes and other goodies :)
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Impressive, very impressive
She's got her birthmarks. Thanks to Steve for making the stencils, allowing me to apply the real life markings on the side and above the nose windows.
Now while I await some real Boeing parts I will be lifting the frame onto its wheels in order to manouver it around.
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Nice.........
Why 512?
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 01, 2012, 07:45:34 PM
Nice.........
Why 512?
The real life model is N512AS :)
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That's great! I can't wait to see this project when its finished.
My first online game play was flight simulators. I was into it heavy and even flew dc3's on a scheduled route for a sim airline years ago. Ive been away from it for several years and would love to get back into it but I would need a pc to run X to my satisfaction.
Just as I got the 8th wheel in place on the 737 it was time to start the demolition work on the old simpit.
It feels a bit surreal to tear down something that took so long bringing to life.
R.I.P Simpit, you helped me capture memories from all across the world!
This picture was one of my lead in pictures to this entire build. I felt it was fitting to post it once again as it captures the last experience in the old pit. This was the last time It was powered up.
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This is what remains as of tonight.....
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Happy 4th everyone!
Today I was a man on a mission as I moved from the emotional stage to the beat the crap out of it with a hammer stage.
What I envisioned to be a day filled with exercise, ended up with a bunch of war wounds.
The bi$&@ fought me all the way and really took advantage of a slight stepladder mishap and nailed me with a 4" screw all the way to the bone. The damn board was still stuck on me as I stood up. This just ended up pissing me off to and I went to town like a madman.
Luckily my hammer blows blended wonderfully with the neighborhood fireworks show.
I would have flattened thenwholendarn thing if I could only reach the one wall that is still standing but it will have to wait until we get a couple of loads to the landfill tomorrow.
Now that I look at the end game pictures, it looks like I missed a Tornado warning. Luckily the gods decided to spare the 737 :)
It's weird to imagine that 2 years worth of work was flattened in about 8 hours.
However, she fought me all the way.
So instead of rest in peace I would now like to say "burn in hell!".
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I hope you've had a tetanus shot recently!
OOOOOOCH!!!!
Takes more than a little hammer to knock a good plane out of the air. LOL
Here she is, dumped at the landfill station. Took 3 truck loads to get it all out of my damn driveway and garage but this time Man beat Plane.
I can still see Gene's head shaking while he mutters "Vapor barrier, really?
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However, look at all of that space she left behind. Now comes a slight adjustment to my workbench area to create room for the curved visual setup.
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Your not S*&^(^(G me any! Momma told you she was parking HER car in the garage by the weekend didn't she!!
I've never seen anyone turn a 737 around in their garage before. ;D
Quote from: TedEbear on July 06, 2012, 07:22:34 AM
I've never seen anyone turn a 737 around in their garage before. ;D
I just spit out my coffee! ;D
Looking good Andre!
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on July 06, 2012, 05:47:01 AM
Your not S*&^(^(G me any! Momma told you she was parking HER car in the garage by the weekend didn't she!!
Lol, no way in hell because now I start the work of building the 14ft curved projector screen :)
Now I'm heading out to celebrate the parking job by buying a big flat of brisket to throw in the smoker :)
I figured you had forgotten that you had a smoker.LOL
Quote from: pikeman_95 on July 06, 2012, 10:41:29 AM
I figured you had forgotten that you had a smoker.LOL
With the nice job on the cockpit I am thinking it would not take up much room to build a galley for the smoker :o
Quote from: Sailor on July 06, 2012, 11:12:13 AM
Quote from: pikeman_95 on July 06, 2012, 10:41:29 AM
I figured you had forgotten that you had a smoker.LOL
With the nice job on the cockpit I am thinking it would not take up much room to build a galley for the smoker :o
Heck no Kirby! I finally dug all my smoker stuff back out of the construction zone so now I will relocate the sausage stuffing station and start cranking out goodies again. Neighbors and friends have been nagging me for way too long so it's time to get off the pot!
Received an email from Krzysztof at Simworld today stating that they were done machining my MIP and that it left Poland today.
This is in many ways the key component for the interior build as it houses all the digital displays.
Additionally I tracked down a pair of 737 seats from Nick at APHS in Florida today so they should also be on their way across the country shortly.
My SSD drives arrived today as well and I built a temporary shelf unit that I hauled into an upstairs bedroom in order to start the main software installation.
Time to enjoy a cold drink while kicking back nearby the air conditioner. Cheers!
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Looking forward to some sausage and brisket pics
As I await panel parts and other components for the build, I decided to start working on the avionics software.
After installing the 3 new SSD drives this morning I got the OS up and running and started building the software layers for the sim.
This looks to become a 6 or 7 PC powerplant by the time I'm done, which is right in line with what I envisioned when I started.
Love the Prosim 737 software!
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Alrighty! The first x-mas present has arrived from Santa in Poland. These guys make quality stuff and it's the first time I have seen anyone rival what my dad could do with tape, bubble wrap and a box. I'm sure that customs just took one look at it and said "we ain't dealing with that one" and on it went.
Still can't figure out how that many goodies can fit in a small box.
Thank you Krzysztof and Filip!
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That is some great looking workmanship. Do these folks build parts for simulators as a full time business?
Quote from: 3rensho on July 11, 2012, 10:36:11 PM
That is some great looking workmanship. Do these folks build parts for simulators as a full time business?
Yup, 2 engineer students in Poland.
Http://www.Simworld.pl
My goodness they are really professionals. Can't wait to see what they might create after they graduate. Knocks my socks off.
After they graduate they will turn their interests to something more interesting: Making sausage!
Evening fellow simmers,
My first thread seemed to become somewhat convoluted so I decided to start a new one. While the shell awaits the MIP installation I am feverishly gathering other components in order to continue the build.
As you may be able to see below (pretty dark picture) i have aquired the 2 10" screens that will make up the upper and lower eicas screens. Decided to go with the Flight Illusion standby gauges and I will also order the flap gauge.
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Right now I am thinking to use 19" screens to display the pfd/nd's on both sides. Anyone have different recommendations there?
I'm also looking at landing gear levers right now, kinda doing a coin toss between the different vendors. I'm sure that some of you may have some insight to this item as well?
To wrap up this post I also have seats coming from Nick at APHS. I had to make a decision of whether I should get the Ipeco seats or the more economic Weber style and I chose the latter option just to keep the financial resources available for the remaining electronics.
As you can see I need to dispose of the old minivan seat i had in my old simpit :)
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That's it for now. I also look forward to being able to start the visual setup.
Let me know when you want me to start interviewing stewardesses.
Quote from: Ka Honu on July 25, 2012, 12:41:21 AM
Let me know when you want me to start interviewing stewardesses.
Start now. Just make sure they're cuuuuuuute :)
I am finally back on my project again after a couple of weeks on the road.
Although it hasn't been too hot around here it is still a bit uncomfortable for an out of shape Norwegian like me. The progress may not be noticeable but I'm moving along.
The 19" screens have been ordered and I removed all the casing from the 10's yesterday so they can drop into their eicas slots when I get that far. Now I have 3 20.5" screens available for dirt cheap if anyone need almost brand new LCD's.
Today I started working on the MIP console and called it quits after cutting a mock-up MIP template. Not a ton of room to work with but it fits like a glove :)
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Today felt like Christmas eve for me. Got a call from my wife today asking "what the heck did you order now?" as she was standing in our driveway with a pallet in front of her faced with a guy who wanted money for delivering it.
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ME: "Honey, I told you I ordered seats"
WIFE: "Oh.....but get your rear end (PG-13 version) back home with some money because he isn't leaving until you get here".
These are Weber style seats as I didn't want to take a huge budget hit by getting the Ipeco seats. They are very clean and all I had to do was make some adjustments to the fabric (done after taking the picture).
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It didn't take long before my (now 10 year old) daughter hopped into the captain's seat, only to strike a confused look on her face when she saw the seat belt. "Daddy, there must be a knot or something on these as an airplane seat belt should go across your lap".
These moments are priceless!
This thread just gets more amazing with every one of your posts!!!! Keep 'em coming. I love this stuff.
Thank you kindly!
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Andre...
I love you man...
You're crazy as a bat in strobe-light-land.
Don't go a-changin', awright?
Quote from: hal4uk on August 09, 2012, 08:31:55 PM
Andre...
I love you man...
You're crazy as a bat in strobe-light-land.
Don't go a-changin', awright?
There simply is NO way to change a Norwegian. We were born crazy, we live crazy and we die crazy. Love my $1700 seat investment from Illinois :)
Just wait until you get to see my 16ft 200 degree wraparound projection wall start to go up :o
Progress has been slow as of late. A quick family vacation threw me a bit off kelter. The motivator of getting the MIP put together came from being tired of looking at a ton of individual pieces strung everywhere.
It has been unusually hot up here in the PNW corner so I locked myself in the master bedroom and started putting the puzzle together, helped by an air conditioner.
Filip and Krzysztof have put out a stellar quality product and the perfectly machined parts fit together like a puzzle.
I still have some work left with the switch knobs and led installation behind the annunciators but I'm close.
"Dry fitted" the 18.5" screens and they fit perfectly next to the standby gauges. Now I just have to create a simple mounting method and I will be in business.
Final piece becomes getting the yaw damper, flap and brake pressure gauges. At least it is starting to look like something.
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Well, ADHD as I am I couldn't hold off mounting the screens until this weekend (shocker!)
The mounting solution is very straight forward and is fairly identical to the brackets that flyengravity sells.
I tried getting some decent shots of the backside. Yeah, i know that the screws on the backside needs cut but I worked fast and time ran out :)
I still have to install the main supports for the MIP but it's looking pretty good.
Needless to say my wife wasnt too happy with me when i yelled for her to come help carry the module inside to the living room. I just had to move some furniture around and
it fit perfect as a corner piece :)
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Took Jack's recommendation to secure the monitors in a less space consuming way. Had to do a bit of re-engineering but it worked out great. I installed the main glareshield supports tonight as well.
Now I'm just a plywood run away from moving the MIP in place for fitting.
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looking better.
FBA -- That so ROCKS!!! You're doing a GREAT job!
Of course, you're NUTZ, but wow... that is so cool!!!
I can't wait until your wife comes to her senses, and one of these guys
buys that from you...
Can't you see it mounted on the front of a mobile BBQ concession?
HICKORY AIR
Our pilots oink!
Quote from: hal4uk on August 20, 2012, 07:40:18 PM
FBA -- That so ROCKS!!! You're doing a GREAT job!
Of course, you're NUTZ, but wow... that is so cool!!!
I can't wait until your wife comes to her senses, and one of these guys buys that from you...
Can't you see it mounted on the front of a mobile BBQ concession?
HICKORY AIR
Our pilots oink!
That was VERY funny Hal.
Very cool project and very nice work! You attention to detail is very good.
Chris Jones
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The economic crisis experienced another casualty today as the south Puyallup 737 plant was forced to shut down due to budget cuts. A company official stated that it is unclear as to when the plant will re-open.
Pictured below is the main instrument panel and what appears to be interior fitting of the yoke flight control mechanism of a 737-800 in Spirit of Seattle colors.
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Sorry to hear about the work suspension. Hope it can resume soon. Maybe you can call Obama and ask for some stimulus money, the solar guys don't seem to need it anymore.
Quote from: GusRobin on August 27, 2012, 07:51:37 AM
Sorry to hear about the work suspension. Hope it can resume soon. Maybe you can call Obama and ask for some stimulus money, the solar guys don't seem to need it anymore.
Lol
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http://boeing737simulator.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-story.html
Main instrument panel in place. Fits like a glove. Click on the picture for a larger view.
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Really starting to take shape. In picture 7 I really like the dual cold smoke adapters ;D ;D
All I can say is just unbelievable. Andre you are one busy guy.
That is a pretty big pitot tube you got in the cockpit. LOL. This is coming along really nice. You are a master for sure.
It feels like ages since my last update but here is another tidbit of what i'm working on right now.
This evening I finished the main flight control link between the captain and first officer side. The frame and pivot cage is made of 1 1/4" square steel tubing. Dont read to much into the details as the yoke tubes and elbows arent permanently installed.
I am still awaiting the gas struts that will establish the neutral point as well as resistance when pushing/pulling on yoke.
I am also expecting part from different parts of the world, including the landing gear lever and yokes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo_L2sAMa3Y
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I remember the days where progress was noticeable on a daily basis. Those days seem to be long gone. Nevertheless I'm pushing forward and things are starting to take shape. The last couple of weeks have been solely dedicated to the flight control mechanism. Forward motion got a bit of a blow when I smacked the hammer over my thumb. What did I learn? Dont swing a hammer when you are tired and pissed off at the project. All I have left now on this part is linking up the actual yokes, which I hope to have completed this weekend. Yokes arrived from Throttletek in El Salvador.
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Many of my friends on here have been asking for an update on the project. I have been working hard on the flight control mechanism. It has taken some time to get it right. Although I have some finetuning left, I am close to having it done.
http://boeing737simulator.blogspot.com/
Persistence.
Such a simple word, but the vast majority of people just don't get it.
Set a goal. Grab some tunnel vision, and follow through.
I'm proud to know ya, brother.
Can't wait to see it "fly".
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2012, 06:21:49 PM
Persistence.
Such a simple word, but the vast majority of people just don't get it.
Set a goal. Grab some tunnel vision, and follow through.
I'm proud to know ya, brother.
Can't wait to see it "fly".
Very kind of you Hal. I'm a bit hesitant posting updates as I don't want to derail the forum from it's intended topics. I hope that people speak up if they think I have forgotten the definition of a "smoker".
Tonight I tested out the 2 Flight Management Computers. This is starting to become fun :)
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Oh Hell yeah you have gone off the deep end and this build of yours is no where near a smoker. However it is just damn interesting to most of us, especially me. I think it is just cool as hell to watch a video game be constructed. Now granted it IS taking a lot longer than an episode of "How It's Made" ;D
Here is a small demo clip of the flight controls taken during better lighting conditions :)
http://youtu.be/cQQOMW2CIpY?hd=1
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2012, 06:21:49 PM
Persistence.
Such a simple word, but the vast majority of people just don't get it.
Set a goal. Grab some tunnel vision, and follow through.
I'm proud to know ya, brother.
Can't wait to see it "fly".
Ditto that!!
I certainly enjoy your posts. Keep them coming.
X3!
I wanna see it ready to ride on a float in the Puyallup 4th of July parade!
Lol, i will open the garage door and maybe roll it down the driveway.
Someone tell the parade people to route past my house at Lipoma Firs :)
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I want a ride!!! But only if I get a free 1st class seat. ;D ;D
Great project and I am loving following your journey , keep them up
Gadgetry Time! Lemme push the buttons!!!
(On second thought, some guy said "Sure, OK" to that once... While I was on an SIU Engineering field trip, and I still hear the alarms ringing in my head... when the whole Saint Louis, MO waste water disposal system came to an abrupt halt. Whoops.)
I'll just stand back.
Awrighten.
I installed the two Flight Management Computers this afternoon and started the glareshield construction.
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Andre, I thoroughly enjoy following this thread. Please keep posting. It's amazing.
Today was just one of those days where I really didn't feel like doing anything. However it seems as my brain is wired in such a way that a day without some kind of progress is considered as neglect.
Anyways, got the frame for the glareshield in place and pushed the MIP into position. Measurements are coming out very nicely when compared to the markuspilot website.
I also cut the template components for the top of the glareshield. Would have finished this as well but someone must have stolen wood from my supply (or did I just run out?). Not much to show for but let me at least share a few pictures for documentation purposes :)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-14_19-19-32_658.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-14_19-20-59_122.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-14_19-19-57_68.jpg)
Ok, glareshield top cut and fitted tonight. The detail work will have to wait until tomorrow. Ran out of screws......
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-16_23-40-48_698.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-16_23-45-04_756.jpg)
You know... If you don't cease and desist pretty soon,
you're gonna have more than $50 invested in this...
Are you sure?
[Apply, Continue] | [Yes, Continue] | [No, Continue]
It's only weird if it doesn't work...
'Nuff said. :D
Andre
I thought I was nuts some times and definitely ADHD or what ever old farts get. But you make me look like a slouch. So, where do you get the bulk jars of Valium for you wife.
KC
Quote from: pikeman_95 on October 17, 2012, 07:41:17 PM
Andre
I thought I was nuts some times and definitely ADHD or what ever old farts get. But you make me look like a slouch. So, where do you get the bulk jars of Valium for you wife.
KC
She just rolls her eyes at me these days Kirby :)
Oh it will work :)
Detail work done. Still have to make the little "pocket" that goes onto the center part. The grey is just a primer as the top plate will end up black. Actually found some black rubber spray at Home Depot, which will help add a more realistic texture.
Sorry about the rough looking window frames. Had to remove some of the trim as the 1x4 proved to be too wide for the top and center posts.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-18_20-03-31_375.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-18_20-04-08_411.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-18_20-04-25_695.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-18_20-04-51_140.jpg)
Significant update to the project will be posted on my blog this weekend.
The only thing I can say so far is that the Alaska N512AS has been sold.
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:( Say what ?
I've enjoyed watching this, and think it is a really amazing project. I only hope that what ensues is even cooler.
It isnt as serious as it sounds guys. I dropped the Alaska Airlines theme and repainted in Norwegian Air Shuttle. I eventually became very frustrated with Alaska as they wouldnt respond to any inquries that I made. Just simply went to my heritage and N512AS was "sold" to Norwegian. That's all. Not made public yet, except from what I just told you guys ;)
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Hahaha that is funny. You had us on the edge of our seat. To think we followed this from the beginning and not get to see it threw, well we just might have had lay down some whoopass. LOL
Whew. Think that qualifies as being cooler. ;)
Blog has been updated with the news. Had to do it sooner rather than later as I got some rather nasty messages :)
http://boeing737simulator.blogspot.com/
I like that color scheme better anyway. ;D
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 20, 2012, 04:47:50 AM
I like that color scheme better anyway. ;D
Well it will be nothing fancy as it will be all red :)
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And i have Air Tran and AF1 in my RV :o
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/ataf1_zpsc5a61398.jpg)
Talk about your mods - this is the first time I've ever seen a flight deck connected to a hot water heater and furnace.
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on October 21, 2012, 06:27:17 AM
And i have Air Tran and AF1 in my RV :o
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That is hilarious!
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5th and final coat has been applied and the shell is ready for its birthmarks.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-22_18-59-21_251.jpg)
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Well Andre
When you buzz the tower with that paint scheme they will see you coming ;D ;D
Quote from: pikeman_95 on October 22, 2012, 08:13:00 PM
Well Andre
When you buzz the tower with that paint scheme they will see you coming ;D ;D
Lol, it looks a bit brighter than it really is as it was exposed in bright halogen lights and the paint hadnt fully cured. It will mellow out a bit darker.
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Here are a few more shots with completed paint job (yes, still have to add the NOL above windows), glareshield top installed and all the window trim added and painted.
I also cut and temporarily installed the rear side windows.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-25_16-54-14_726.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-25_17-00-24_396.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-25_16-57-09_803.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-25_16-57-40_318.jpg)
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She finally has a name!
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-26_17-35-01_861.jpg)
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As in" Nothing over Land" in regards to the holding tank? Ok I will be in the corner.
........and both CDU's are up and running ;)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-27_00-10-52_596.jpg)
Man this is looking so cool. Nice work.
Before.....
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-27_20-27-47_116.jpg)
After.......
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-27_22-05-07_852.jpg)
Who's white Persian kitty did you get all that fur from? Just kidding, looking great.
Quiz of the day......The winner will get a trip to any destination in the world of their desire (when the sim is done:))
What are the units below and what is their purpose?
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-28_21-47-14_591.jpg)
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Boeing 737 coffee cup holders
They're multi-use thingies for an airplane simulator.
You guys are funny and will have to ride in the luggage compartment :)
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 29, 2012, 01:36:53 PM
You guys are funny and will have to ride in the luggage compartment :)
As long as they serve liquor back there!
Hic
Directional taxi-way markers for the driveway?
Rudder pedals for a pilot with three feet or is there a 4th one that we can't see??
Tiny and Kirby will be left at the gate ;D
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Can anyone tell that I was bored tonight?
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-10-29_23-00-30_266.jpg)
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Do those things have to do with ice or air deflection?
Mark (in Ottawa, Canada)
Vortex Generators?
Quote from: Smokin Soon on October 30, 2012, 08:02:54 AM
Vortex Generators?
Ding ding ding........we have a winner :)
Can you downsize the pics before posting? As it is, they are so large I have to scroll to the right to see the whole pic and the scroll bar is at the bottom, making it very hard to keep scrolling up-down and right-left to see all this. I looked for something in my user panel to automatically downsize pics in a message, like there is on every other forum I ]'m on <cough> but this one doesn't seem to have that feature.
It's hard without completely resizing before or after I upload to photobucket. They are hosted by photobucket through an image link.
I am not willing to resize before I upload as I want to retain the resolution on my pics for documentation purposes. Making modifications after I upload is too time consuming. You are the first one to tell me this. Does this happen on a regular PC screen or are you using a tablet, netbook or smart phone?
What size monitor do you have and what resolution are you running your screen at?
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I right click on my pictures and select send to mail recipient, it then brings up a option to re size the picture, I make it smaller and email myself a copy. Then open the email and save the picture with a new name. I then have the original size picture and a smaller copy. I am sure there are many ways to re size a picture, I have found this to be quick and easy for me.
Mike
I'm fully aware of how to resize. The ptiblrm is that I update multiple forums at the same time and the extea step of resizing is a pain.
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As I recall, you can reset your PhotoBucket default to resize automatically when you upload (or am I misunderstanding the problem?). In any event, yes the large photos are sometimes difficult to properly appreciate but it's not a major issue.
I can do that if it will be easier to look at them that way.
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Quote from: TedEbear on October 30, 2012, 09:20:32 AM
Can you downsize the pics before posting? As it is, they are so large I have to scroll to the right to see the whole pic and the scroll bar is at the bottom, making it very hard to keep scrolling up-down and right-left to see all this. I looked for something in my user panel to automatically downsize pics in a message, like there is on every other forum I ]'m on <cough> but this one doesn't seem to have that feature.
Yeah I have that same problem
Same problem here on the more recent pictures...
And here I thought it was just me.
This has now been fixed. Thx for letting me know :)
Does this look better? The picture is the result of Andre getting mad as hell at the main instrument panel
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-10-29_18-39-43_885.jpg)
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Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 08:16:46 PM
This has now been fixed. Thx for letting me know :)
Does this look better?
Oh, 1,000% better. I can see the entire pic without having to scroll back and forth and up-down. From reading some of the other replies I guess several of us thought no one else was having the same problem until someone mentioned it.
Thanks, Andre.
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 08:16:46 PM
This has now been fixed. Thx for letting me know :)
Does this look better? The picture is the result of Andre getting mad as hell at the main instrument panel
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-10-29_18-39-43_885.jpg)
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LOL no problem now I can see you building a plane and not a boat ??? ??? ???
Quote from: TedEbear on October 30, 2012, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 08:16:46 PM
This has now been fixed. Thx for letting me know :)
Does this look better?
Oh, 1,000% better. I can see the entire pic without having to scroll back and forth and up-down. From reading some of the other replies I guess several of us thought no one else was having the same problem until someone mentioned it.
Thanks, Andre.
Yeah i had no clue. I'm simply just going to upload 800x600 resolution from now.
As a courtesy for the heads up.......here is one of the pictures re-uploaded in a smaller format ;)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-10-25_16-57-40_318.jpg)
I like the bigger pics better.
Just kidding and stirring up trouble. Smart move leaving me at the gate. :D
Quote from: Tiny Tim on October 30, 2012, 11:05:48 PM
I like the bigger pics better.
Just kidding and stirring up trouble. Smart move leaving me at the gate. :D
I cant understand how you got through security in the first place :) lol!
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 11:13:37 PM
Quote from: Tiny Tim on October 30, 2012, 11:05:48 PM
I like the bigger pics better.
Just kidding and stirring up trouble. Smart move leaving me at the gate. :D
I cant understand how you got through security in the first place :) lol!
I requested the body scan and grope...err, pat down line...waved me right through. :o ::)
LMFAO Tiny you crack me up. Flyboy you kill me too. That said as for the pics size, Tiny shut up. We finally can see them. Lol. The pics are great now. Man does that thing look sleek and racey.
Pics better now and that new color just Rocks!
Quote from: Tiny Tim on October 30, 2012, 11:42:11 PM
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 11:13:37 PM
Quote from: Tiny Tim on October 30, 2012, 11:05:48 PM
I like the bigger pics better.
Just kidding and stirring up trouble. Smart move leaving me at the gate. :D
I cant understand how you got through security in the first place :) lol!
I requested the body scan and grope...err, pat down line...waved me right through. :o ::)
Well, apparently he didn't dig deep enough :)
Quote from: Flyboyandre on October 30, 2012, 10:58:32 PM
As a courtesy for the heads up.......here is one of the pictures re-uploaded in a smaller format ;)
Ahh, now I can see the whole picture of what this thing is. :) With the control yoke at the outside nose of the plane and facing backwards I'm wondering how difficult it will be to fly. I guess mirrors would help but what about the wind? ;D
My buddy Gene so graciously took care of the CAD drawing of the frame for the wraparound screen. Then he fed his Shopbot 4 sheets of 3/4" poplar plywood and voila......we have all the framing components for what will become my 220 degree visual.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-03_12-00-15_713.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-03_12-25-50_920.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-03_12-26-57_900.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-03_15-29-59_189.jpg)
That is so cool. I have been drooling over the "Torchmaster" Machines. They are more for metal work but you can rig them for woodwork and even 2D contoured work. I just don't have the computer skills. I was give a copy of "Autocad 2000" and it just floored me. I was definately out of my element. He also loned me the manual which is as thick and big as the new york phone book. I would use it for hobby work but to make a bit of money too.
Well, i've done it again. My OCD told me that I had taken too many shortcuts while building the MIP so I tore the damn thing apart and started from scratch.
You can also see the new screen mounts i crafted.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-08_18-59-11_272.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-08_22-28-03_223.jpg)
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All this building --> tearing it apart --> rebuilding makes me come up with new ideas all the time. Here is a shot of the new monitor brackets I crafted along with a new way to attach the PFD/ND bezels to the screens. I glued a neodymium magnet to the 4 corners of each bezel. As you can see I added a thin strip of steel across the bottom of the MIP to provide added strength and a surface for the magnets to snap onto. The bezels snap securely in place and can be easily removed for dusting the screen, etc.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-09_11-01-56_969.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-09_20-28-52_50.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-09_20-34-51_548.jpg)
Figured I'd post a teaser of the projector screen during assembly process.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-10_15-07-56_129.jpg)
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-10_15-19-28_797.jpg)
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Figured I'd share a small update of my screen setup. I will post a full series of pictures from the screen construction on my blog with my next update.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800/2012-11-28_19-28-39_985-1.jpg)
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Absolutely incredible Andre! Your craftsmanship is excelent. I'm a mechanic on the 737 program so I'm inside and around one every day but man, that is amazing. Have fun!!
Thank you kindly!
Quote from: PapaC on November 29, 2012, 09:34:53 AM
Absolutely incredible Andre! Your craftsmanship is excelent. I'm a mechanic on the 737 program so I'm inside and around one every day but man, that is amazing. Have fun!!
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As an avid promoter of "persistence"...
I think you deserve an AWARD.
This just gets MORE amazing all the time!
Carry on!
Fly the friendly skies!
Go where no man has gone before!!!
Awrighten.
Thx Hal! You guys should see the projectors mounted and full visual testing soon :)
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Hey guys. Sorry for the very infrequent updates. I haven't made a lot of progress but I do have the visual setup up and running. I'm very pleased with the 220 degree wraparound.
I'm working on getting a website for the build up and running. It's been hard to keep multiple blogs going at the same time so I hope website will make it easier :)
Cheers for now.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800%20Album%202/2013-01-09_21-06-51_8_zps9b912125.jpg)
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We're back to the billboard size photos that I can only see about 1/4th of without scrolling.
Quote from: TedEbear on January 10, 2013, 04:23:37 AM
We're back to the billboard size photos that I can only see about 1/4th of without scrolling.
Remember it is a BIG Airplane! :o ;D
Looks like your almost there :)
Ok, here is a better shot. I haven't done all the warping on the picture, nor have i blended the projector signals but it should at least give you an idea.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/12/etybyhu7.jpg)
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Now I get the picture. Wow, that looks very nice. :)
Wow that is so cool. So are you going to hold the next Smokeout so we can all test fly that beauty. LOL
It is coming together nicely, I thought all this time you were going to mount monitors in the windows but thats cool.
Quote from: Keymaster on January 11, 2013, 08:29:09 PM
It is coming together nicely, I thought all this time you were going to mount monitors in the windows but thats cool.
Nah Aaron, Norwegians are nuts and always go big :))
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Quote from: Quarlow on January 11, 2013, 08:00:35 PM
Wow that is so cool. So are you going to hold the next Smokeout so we can all test fly that beauty. LOL
Sure thing
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Here are a couple more shots of the visual setup. Haven't finished blending the projector overlap yet.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/16/5e5y4ydy.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/16/4yrysadu.jpg)
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geez, and to think I get excited and think I accomplished something when I cut the plywood in a straight line. great job
Sorry for the lack of updates but it has been a busy couple of months at work during this holiday craze! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season and that the new year has started well.
I decided to seize the forum updates of my project since it was hard to keep 5 forums going at the same time. I have now created a website where I will keep everyone updated in rapid fashion. The page also has it's own basic forum so feel free to use it.
Andre Nordheim
www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
Just one final piece of sharing of the first live footage during flight.
http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800%20Album%202/2013-01-17_21-45-31_585_zps1f86d79e.mp4
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that's incredible -great job
Very nice job all the way around. Website is very well laid out and professional. Very Impressive Andre, Nice job!!
Thanks guys!
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I have updated my website with new pictures (instruments section) and replaced the basic forum with something a bit better.
Somebody PIN SUM WINGS on this guy!!!!
Phreaking AMAZING!
Andre, that is soooooooooooooo much WORK!
Love the persistence. Most folks don't have it. They don't even GET it.
They just blaze a trail of easy (or abandoned) projects.
Not YOU!!!
Thanks Hal!
Here is a picture I took today after I added the side skirts with the logos.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/be5adada.jpg)
Though I havent posted on this, Ive been looking at all the progress youve made. Looks awesome. Are you going to post a longer video from leaving the runway to taking off, to flying and back to the airport. ;D :o Would be nice to see that.
I will at some point yes but as of right now i have now if my flight controls up and running, nor do i have instrumentation functional. The clip you saw was a keyboard takeoff and its damn hard :)
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Authentic care package directly from the Airline. Even includes a barf bag :)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/01/e5u8egej.jpg)
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Now that's just cool!
I'm sending in for my first class upgrade!! ;D
This whole thing is just amazing!
Thanks guys. Hope to make quick progress.
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Website updated with new pictures, including a completed CDU bay.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800%20Album%202/e6eguze6_zpsb44d50a4.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
Just a quick shot of the machine park that will be responsible for running the SIM itself, avionics software and weather program.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/08/jagebaqa.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
I just updated my webpage with a short clip in the video section.
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net/#!about1/cz3b
The progress hasn't been noticeable as of late but I did manage to finish the landing-gear mechanism tonight.
I wasn't happy with the quality and realism of the unit I purchased so I tore it completely apart and built one myself from scratch, using only the knob and side plates from the old unit. I'm pretty happy with the end result, including the detail work. Movement is smooth and the upgraded spring setup provides a very nice feel.
The photo section on my website has updated pictures in the "instruments" folder, showing the construction of the mechanism to much greater detail.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800%20Album%202/d9bb0a96-3444-44e4-bf08-1896576b7bc4_zpsec33ea67.jpg)
Hey all!
It's been a while since my last post and I haven't updated my website lately either. Figured I'd wait until the sidewalls are done.
Here is at least a sneak peek of the upper sidewalls. They are pretty much ready for some filler, sanding and detail work.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/hyte9e4y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/4a5eju9a.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
I sure would like to see the Smoker that you could build.
I bet it would "Fly".
Great craftsmanship.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 11, 2013, 07:36:51 PM
I sure would like to see the Smoker that you could build.
I bet it would "Fly".
Great craftsmanship.
Thanks so much! Did you maybe mean the smokehouse I built last year? No wings or jet engine but it does the trick lol
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http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
That's Sweet!
Very Nice!
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 11, 2013, 08:23:02 PM
That's Sweet!
Very Nice!
Sonny, that boy's a
walking talking Rembrandt.
He's got more talent in his little finger than you have flammables on your back porch.
Of course, he's crazy as bat on crack. But,
who ain't?Awrighten.
Quote from: hal4uk on March 14, 2013, 09:38:09 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on March 11, 2013, 08:23:02 PM
That's Sweet!
Very Nice!
Sonny, that boy's a walking talking Rembrandt.
He's got more talent in his little finger than you have flammables on your back porch.
Of course, he's crazy as bat on crack. But, who ain't?
Awrighten.
That boy has got some serious talent then!
I know one thing for sure.......... you can always visit this forum for a good laugh :))
Andre Nordheim
www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
Figured I'd post a small update of the sidewall process so far. I still have a lot of work left but it's moving forward.
I have fabricated the mock window opener handles but haven't installed then yet.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/LN-NOL%20737-800%20Album%202/20130325_195033_zpsd5363606.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
It's hard to work on detail stuff when the word patience isn't in my vocabulary. Well, at least the captain's sidewall is getting close to done.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/edu9ajyt.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
I totally understand that...
Heck, everyone I know, that is building a Boeing Jet in their garage, just has no patience at all.
Or dedication... Or persistence...
Nawww...
They're mostly just common Cheeto-Eatin' couch potatoes.
Uh huh.
Awrighten.
Quote from: hal4uk on March 31, 2013, 10:00:51 PM
I totally understand that...
Heck, everyone I know, that is building a Boeing Jet in their garage, just has no patience at all.
Or dedication... Or persistence...
Nawww...
They're mostly just common Cheeto-Eatin' couch potatoes.
Uh huh.
Awrighten.
LMAO
Andre Nordheim
www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
Captain's sidewall ready for the trim pieces.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/04/utudare5.jpg)
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
Almost there..
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/07/qypegyqy.jpg)
Sverre Andre Nordheim
http://www.norwegianairshuttle737simulator.net
I wonder if he ever finished this thing. I would like to have seen a video, or at least a few pics, of the final results.
Quote from: TedEbear on June 01, 2017, 04:37:07 AM
I wonder if he ever finished this thing. I would like to have seen a video, or at least a few pics, of the final results.
This is not the same person but he has one in his garage.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=737+flight+simulator+cockpit&view=detail&mid=78FDF75ECE5D13478FC578FDF75ECE5D13478FC5&FORM=VIRE