[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[cyplesma at aol.com]

 how about a lot of whittling away at say a 2 x 4 and glue? instead of bending 


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Fagner <crease-guard at sbcglobal.net>
To: 'Simulator Cockpit tech list' <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
Sent: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:59 am
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...










Although I'm not a potential customer, I'd agree with Brian on this one.

Jay

Show me a man who cannot be bothered to do the little things, and I will
show you a man who cannot be trusted to do the big ones.
--Lawrence Bell, Founder Bell Hellicopter
-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Brian Sikkema
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:43 PM
To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

4.

Include the instructions on how to do it with alum or
steam bending for those inclined to put in the
effort/money for the very best, but give us lazy
cheap bastards something to work with, too...
Sometimes good enough is just that, good enough. :D

Brian


>------- Original Message -------
>From    : Gene Buckle[mailto:geneb at deltasoft.com]
>Sent    : 11/19/2008 9:33:21 PM
>To      : simpits-tech at simpits.org
>Cc      : 
>Subject : RE: [simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...
>
 >I've got a bit of a problem on my hands.

The aft section of the cockpit has this nice 1"
radius on the corner of a 
114 degree angle.

This works great if you're going to sheet your
virtual bird in some shiny 
.040 aluminum, but it sucks ass if you're trying to
bend 1/8" tempered 
hardboard on that radius.

As my potential customer base (there has to be at
least ONE of you out 
there. :D ) I ask - should I:

1.  Tell you to suck it up and learn how to steam
bend wood.

2.  Tell you to suck it up and sheet your bird with
.040 6061.

3.  See if you'll pass out when trying to bend the
wood with Anhydrous 
Ammonia

4.  Include an alternate frame design that's got a
sharp angle instead of 
the radiused angle for those that are smart enough to
avoid the ammonia 
and don't have the desire to learn how to steam bend
wood.

thanks all.

g.


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