Ford F6 Tornado Project Log - Page 8

BiGGy · 10-03-2007, 10:37 PM

aight, Ill look into it.

VmtSquad · 10-10-2007, 04:22 PM

Whats the brand of the putty you used for the bezel ???

mrbean_phillip · 10-11-2007, 06:35 AM

It's called Selleys 1001 - it's not really a putty, it is machineable etc.....very hard to work with, but finishes nicely - read smooth...

If you're in Oz, Bunnings stocks it...

mrbean_phillip · 10-28-2007, 06:37 AM

Mounting the Space Traveler

I have managed to get my hands on a 3dConnexion Space Traveler a while back, and decided I will use this controller in conjunction with my touchscreen as an input device. Well, the problem is usually where to mount it, and still have an aesthetic appearance - in this case, it doesn't look to bad, although I had to sacrifice the cupholders in the console - well, I really don't need them in the UTE....

Here is a new cradle I have made out of balsa-wood, and it is very sturdy....

a View from the side...

and this pic showing how I am keeping the unit in place - it works very well, and I can take it out if I ever needed to

and lastly, a few shots from different angles...

from the side.....

and 2 last ones, close-up from the top - it blends in very well with the rest of the contours on the rest of the console....

Take note that I am only on the initial primer stage, there's still a fair bit of work to finish it off, before applying the factory standard color spec (lightning-strike).

Well, it sits extremely comfortable, with my elbow resting on the console lid, which feels very natural to me, my hand sits comfy on the unit - FPV should have brought it like this to the market...

Feedback appreciated.

Edit: I am considering cutting a nice piece of brushed aluminium and mounting it ontop of the wood, would really be hard wearing, and compliment the silver interior.

XF_Falcon · 10-28-2007, 10:13 AM

Very nice man.
Very similar to how Ramon has done his Typhoon. You can kinda see it in this photo -

(more pics here http://cheekei.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=59 )

NiSlo · 10-30-2007, 08:49 PM

Looks good mate.

When using balsa if you add talcum powder to the dope and then apply it before painting, it makes it alot easier to sand and get a perfectly smooth finish. You just need to use a small amount of powder and make sure it's completley mixed in.

SoulR · 10-30-2007, 10:37 PM

Thats an awesome effort (man i miss my XR6T)

mrbean_phillip · 10-31-2007, 04:29 AM

Hey Guys, thanx for the feedback

@Nislo: Good tip, I will try it out....hehe, anything to make the sanding a little easier....whew - hey, why did you only tell me now after I am 90% done...lol

djmickyg · 10-31-2007, 07:07 AM

Wow looking very nice..
your going to have to wear sun glasses at night with that thing..

mrbean_phillip · 10-31-2007, 07:17 AM

@ Micky: No worries, got the glasses ready

mrbean_phillip · 11-03-2007, 03:13 AM

Hello Everone,
Finally mounted my console back into the UTE, looking good

One small issue, the Space traveler is a little sensitive for Carputer use, so I have a backup plan -

a While ago I manage to salvage a very decent Industrial Joystick, which one of my Site Engineers were dumping, and even after use, it still appears brandnew - I will post a few pics later.

Only problem, it still has the pots in place, but I cannot use the electronics - well, one of the Forumites at RaceSim Central has developed a very nice usb controller, with 8 analog, and something like 32 digital inputs, specifically for this type of application, and I just pulled the plug and ordered one.

So, I will retrofit the joystick with the new usb controller, and then mount it in the same location as the Space Traveler currently occupies - the hole is just big enough, and it will work like a dream - now to order 2x new stainless buttons I can use as mouse buttons.....

Back to google.

Will post some updated pics soon.

ROG3RS · 11-28-2007, 04:37 AM

Awsome install man,
I just read through all the posts and when i got to the end, it was like watchin a series finale of a tv show with a damn cliffhanger

all looks great and i hope you achieve all your goals as stated in the first post...

Rogers...

nupad · 11-29-2007, 05:41 PM

How's the install going? been checking the post every day waiting for my next fix. lol

mrbean_phillip · 11-30-2007, 05:18 AM

Hello Guys,
Ah, thanx for the feedback

Just received the damn USB analog interface today, after ordering it the 3rd of November - not impressed, but at least I have it, and I am sure it's the postal system somewhere that mucked up.

Well, I am off to Bangkok Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 Dec, so will have to wait till then to try and finalize - at least I have a 2-week break over Chrissy, so I might get it done then.

Will keep you guys posted.

accelrate · 12-26-2007, 12:18 AM

awesome install, i have a BF XR6 E-Gas Magnet Ute myself, and i would love to do what you have done. All in good time i guess.

BTW just wondering if the Nokia mount kit has a model number, i like the idea of it as a temp solution similar to yours.

Good luck and i hope you succeed

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