[simpits-tech] Quickie update on the F-15...

[Gene Buckle]

Thanks!


On Wed, 15 May 2002, Davide . wrote:

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> Great Work Gene !
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> really impressive !
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> Davide
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> >From: Gene Buckle
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >Subject: [simpits-tech] Quickie update on the F-15...
> >Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:44:57 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >Here's some of the stuff that's going to be in the new site update this
> >week.
> >
> >http://www.f15sim.com/images/finished_seat2.jpg
> >It's Flat Black, Mean as hell and weighs over 100lbs. Yes folks, it's
> the
> >ACES II ejection seat for the F-15. This beauty is scratch built from
> >plywood and has a set of sonic transducers that'll bounce your face off
> >the HUD mount.
> >
> >http://www.f15sim.com/images/main_wiring_panel_completed.jpg
> >Here's a pic of the completed main wiring panel. It even has a blank(!)
> >McDonnel-Douglas P/N plate attched. It's covered with a hinged acrylic
> >lid to prevent the wiring from snagging anything in the avionics bay
> where
> >it'll be installed.
> >
> >http://www.f15sim.com/images/tucked_away.jpg
> >The beginnings of the road home. The stick & throttle quadrant switches
> >are being wired up. There are a LOT of wires going on here. :)
> >
> >http://www.f15sim.com/images/canopy_done.jpg
> >Here's the 99.9% finished canopy. It's only missing the lock/shoot
> lights
> >and some interior lighting. Rob did a freaking amazing job with this!
> >
> >http://www.f15sim.com/images/engcompare.jpg
> >The picture (in the picture!) shows the real engine start panel as
> >installed in an active duty F-15C. How's our fake looking? :)
> >As soon as I find the switches I need, you won't be able to tell them
> >apart. Many thanks to Rob and his keen eye for getting the holes right.
> >:) http://www.f15sim.com/images/engpanel1.jpg gives you a better look at
> >it.
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >g.
> >
> >
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