737 OverHead Panels with real hardware

[dcutugno]

New FDS IBL panels have arrived and i started to assemble it, this is the Fuel panel with real honeywell switches (very expensive) also the annunciators are from FlyEngravity, i found that they don't fit in the holes on metal plates that i had to filing a bit, however the result is amazing!

Here is mounting the last switch:
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/3622/2002082255iz2.jpg

Here is top panel mounted:

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/448/2002082308vg9.jpg

I will post some more updates soon!

[737NUT]

Looks great!!

[Matt Olieman]

Nothing like the real thing :) Excellent!!! Congratulations!!!! :)

[Michael Carter]

Looks great!

The holes in the panels are pretty precise for the Korry indicators. Anything off just a tad and it will either fit sloppy, or won't fit.

Nothing looks as good as the real equipment.

[Jackpilot]

Good source for real switches of all sorts and for specific functions
Not that expensive, considering what is charged for a regular stupid automotive toggle!
http://stores.ebay.com/White-Hawk-Electronics

[dcutugno]

Panel illuminated with real crossfeed knob (scraped from a 737)must be transilluminated but it doesn't show have to check!
Powerd by IOcards:

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9031/2102082234gw5.jpg

[dcutugno]

Mounting some panels to the overhead frame...
Sorry for the quality but i used my phone camera.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5697/2202081739ns4.jpg

[Paul G]

the annunciators are from FlyEngravity

Hey - when you buy the annunciators do you specify the legend you want on the annunciator, or do they supply a sheet and you cut the one you want? Just curious

Paul

[Matt Olieman]

Looks fantastic.... keep up the good work... and keep sending those pics :)

[Efe Cem Elci]

Hey - when you buy the annunciators do you specify the legend you want on the annunciator, or do they supply a sheet and you cut the one you want? Just curious

Paul

I thought they sold the whole set (100+) as opposed to individually?

[dcutugno]

Hey - when you buy the annunciators do you specify the legend you want on the annunciator, or do they supply a sheet and you cut the one you want? Just curious

Paul

They sell a standard set, however you can ask for some custom legends if you want.

[dcutugno]

Looks fantastic.... keep up the good work... and keep sending those pics :)

Thank you Matt!
They will come and some interesting ones...

[dcutugno]

Here it is one interesting panel, Engine start are real ones(mag. held) also the landing lights switches as you can see, i will show them in action soon, no compromises "as real as it gets"...

Front:

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1546/2302081451sf8.jpg

And back:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8210/2302081452xv3.jpg

[Joe Cygan]

Very nice!

[dcutugno]

Panel wiring just to show you how i wired mine.

Front:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9083/2502081210yl3.jpg

Back:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2686/2502081209oq3.jpg

[dcutugno]

After a sleepless night and a ****(trust me it is a big work!) of cables and connections Half Overhead illuminated, i fired it up just to get a first impression...

Sorry for quality, will try to make better shots...

Day:

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3585/2602080142ct4.jpg

Night:

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3521/2602080141yc9.jpg

[Efe Cem Elci]

looks beautiful....

[mpl330]

Very very nice - I haven't even got my 'replica' OH working yet and you are making me want to change it already!
Cheers
Mike

[PascalHaldenstein]

Wow looks pretty cool
I'm also about to wire up all the switches and annunciators and I can agree with you: lot of work!
But hey IT'S FUN:D

Congrats to your work

[dcutugno]

Thank you all guys for kind words, those keep me post and share updates.

Also if it is only half i'm scared only to think about the other half and those are only outputs i have to connect inputs...

I'm going slowly 'cause i have to file the metal backer one by one for the annunciators and this is real boring,anyway a lot of work to do.

Bye all!

[dcutugno]

Hi guys, a little updated shots:

Overhead Hanging Back:


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4540/2205081900jj6.jpg

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7050/2205081858wn5.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6274/2205081857jy5.jpg

Still waiting for some hardware to complete...

Next thing to buy is a Shell i think...

Bye all!

[vidarf]

Looks great! :) You might think about tidying the wires a bit though. That will help you a great deal if something screws up. Gonna need an awful lot of zip-ties though... Here's behind my MIP (the new one from FDS) after many hours of work:
http://www.fagerjord.org/cockpit/img/mip/mip_wiring.jpg

BOY, this hobby is fun! :D

[dcutugno]

Looks great! :) You might think about tidying the wires a bit though. That will help you a great deal if something screws up. Gonna need an awful lot of zip-ties though... Here's behind my MIP (the new one from FDS) after many hours of work:
BOY, this hobby is fun! :D

Thank you!, i agree with you i will use more ties...Anyway i need your Great Mip to upgrade mine:D
Yes this hobby is fun...but you need patience to get things right sometimes...

[vidarf]

No probs, I'll give you my MIP for $10.000 USD. You'll have to come pick it up, though... :D

Patience? That's the first thing a simbuilder learns. The hard way!