Best 'value' 737MIP vs home built MIP

[jongas]

Hi,

The next step for my cockpit build is to decide on my 737 MIP.

Do I continue searching for a MIP to purchase or do I attepmt to build my own?

I am not the greatest when it comes to DIY but I am a perfectionest so will not be happy with a poor appearance!!!!

I have taken a look at some of the plans in the download section which will help if I go it alone.

Any suggestions tips - or ideas where I can get a MIP without spending upwards $500.

Thanks

Jon

[Jackpilot]

Do not even dream about it
$500 will buy you nothing as far as a decent instrument panel is concerned.
Hand made is doable.
Check
http://www.sim-737ng.com/mip/mip.htm
Alain did basically everything with MDF, check his site, email him....
Hold on tight you can do it!!
Cheers
JP

[autocadplease]

I emailed a metal fab shop with a CNC plasma machine the CAD drawings of the MIP (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=187) and for $50 they cut it out of thin black steel. Sanded it with a SOS pad and painted it up and it looks really good.I think they needed it in a dxf file format. If you are interested I can find what I sent them and post it.

If you do build your own, I also uploaded a pdf in 1:1 scale of the above CAD file http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=188. You can select a section and print it out at the exact scale (just make sure you select no page scaling). The size in which you can print is limited to your printer of course.

[Jackpilot]

Actually you may check..
http://www.simparts.de/

Go to 737 and main panel..they have main frame, panels, DU bezels, etc
prices look good....and they are located in the EEC..

[Goldmember]

CAD drawings of the MIP (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=187)

Could you recommend a freeware viewer to view autocad files?

[autocadplease]

Just google dwg viewer. The pdf I posted is the exact same drawing and it is to 1:1 scale.

[dnoize]

Could you recommend a freeware viewer to view autocad files?

There is one in the dowload section here

Stef

[Westozy]

Three years ago I machined my MIP from 6mm grey PVC sheet with a router and my Dremel tool. Easy to do, doesn't need painting and cost about $40!
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/547/23-Machining-MIP.jpg

Gwyn

[HondaCop]

I emailed a metal fab shop with a CNC plasma machine the CAD drawings of the MIP (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=187) and for $50 they cut it out of thin black steel. Sanded it with a SOS pad and painted it up and it looks really good.I think they needed it in a dxf file format. If you are interested I can find what I sent them and post it.

If you do build your own, I also uploaded a pdf in 1:1 scale of the above CAD file http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=188. You can select a section and print it out at the exact scale (just make sure you select no page scaling). The size in which you can print is limited to your printer of course.

Is there any chance you might have one of these scale drawings for a B767-300 MIP?? If you do, you will singlehandedly send me into a home cockpit frenzy! hahahaha Please let me know, as I have searched all over the place for one of these, but haven't been able to find one. Thanks!

[super2277]

hey do you have PDF of this?

[yabeweb]

I emailed a metal fab shop with a CNC plasma machine the CAD drawings of the MIP (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=187) and for $50 they cut it out of thin black steel. Sanded it with a SOS pad and painted it up and it looks really good.I think they needed it in a dxf file format. If you are interested I can find what I sent them and post it.

If you do build your own, I also uploaded a pdf in 1:1 scale of the above CAD file http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=188. You can select a section and print it out at the exact scale (just make sure you select no page scaling). The size in which you can print is limited to your printer of course.

That is a great find, but the problem is all mip i can find show the "final" version, what i would need is the instrument cut out.

I know it is an old thread but may be someone can help me :D

Thanks!

[builda737simulator]

Hi,

I am currently building my own sim. I am currently busy to build the MIP.
You can follow my status on my website: https://builda737simulator.wordpress.com/
All parts I've bin using are from Flight Simulator Parts (http://flightsimulatorparts.com/) in the UK. Except the interface cards.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at builda737simulator@gmail.com. Don't hesitate asking me!

Kind regards from the Netherlands,
Jasper

[builda737simulator]

Hi Jon,

I am currently building my own simulator! I am currently building the MIP. You can follow my progress on my website (http://builda737simulator.wordpress.com).
All part I've bought are from flightsimulatorparts except the interfacecards.
All the drawing can you find on my website.

If you have any questions you can contact me at builda737simulator@gmail.com . Don't hesitate asking! ;)

Kind regards from the Netherlands,
Jasper

[builda737simulator]

Hi Jon,

I'm busy to build my own 737ng sim at home. I am currently building the MIP.
the Mip itself is from flightsimultorparts.

You can find all the plans etc. on my website! (http://builda737simulator.wordpress.com)

If you have any question you can contact me at builda737simulator@gmail.com. Don't hestitate asking!

Kind regards