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

[Marv De Beque]

You guys do some really nice work.  But, I knew that already.
Congratulations on the milestones.  It is going to be quite extraordinary
looking when you finish the whole thing.

Marv
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> From: Gene Buckle <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:44:57 -0700 (PDT)
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: [simpits-tech] Quickie update on the F-15...
> 
> 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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