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#3168109 - 12/30/10 02:51 AM TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod  
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Needed a place to mount my new TM Warthog. It had to be portable as my wife and kids would not put up with a permanent sim seat at the pc. It also needed to be comfy, functional and not completely butt-ugly. I came accross a (free broken) glider rocker chair. Made a few mods. ie Removed glider rocker portion, removed arm rests, installed folding side shelves with folding support brackets (so it would fit through doorways). Removed and discarded front seat cross support, manufactured a new joystick support and "ejection seat" handles. (the new parts were made with scrap oak I got cheap at a discount hardware store) Still need to do a headrest, install wheels at rear of chair to facilitate moving it around, and bolt on the ejection handles. Also need to recover the cushions with something more... appropriate. Slap on a bit of grey paint and voila one cheap sim seat! Quite pleased with how it's turning out! Very comfy and everything right where at my fingertips! smile

Here is the finished seat:




Here are a few pics of the construction:
















Updated pic with stick extension, decals and added harness bling from Navy Sea King.







Updated with more detailed lower half pics and suggested wood braces to add a bit of lateral strength. Also added a few decals and a led worklight with flexible neck for reading checklists etc during low light conditions.

Here is a pic of the seat with my RoC modded Saitek pro pedals:



Last edited by Lobo_63; 11/11/13 06:00 PM. Reason: Added pic

The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

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#3168176 - 12/30/10 05:40 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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That is fantastic....right until you get to the part with the seat cushions.....time to break out the sewing machine and sew up some olive drab covers for them cushions.
Other than that its a pretty sweet setup.


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#3168190 - 12/30/10 07:07 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Sweet!

But Go with CADPAT for the cushions.

J


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#3168301 - 12/30/10 03:16 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Aww c'mon whats wrong with the flowery print? lol.

If money was not an object (which it is) I would be ordering from these guys:

http://www.oregonaero.com/p4243-2001.html#APECS1E

A-10 seat cushion:



APECS® I-E Full Custom Cushion Set w/fabric as above $1,535.00

Last edited by Lobo_63; 12/30/10 03:31 PM.

The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3168364 - 12/30/10 05:24 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Nicely done there Lobo!


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#3168474 - 12/30/10 07:54 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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I wonder why the ejection handles are bright yellow?


- Ice
#3168501 - 12/30/10 08:33 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted By: - Ice
I wonder why the ejection handles are bright yellow?


Maybe they are easier to find? wink


The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3168789 - 12/31/10 06:28 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Great seat real nicely done!!! Emergency systems are marked with Yellow

Last edited by Deadman; 12/31/10 06:28 AM.
#3170685 - 01/03/11 03:23 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Update. Found some scrap pine, remants of an old shed and a broken broom handle and voila! one waaaay stand-off scale Aces II Glider Rocker Sim Seat headrest! Here are a couple pics of the nearly completed headrest. Ready for filler shaping, sanding and twin cushion installation. As an added feature I have designed the "enviromental sensing pitot tube horns" to be fully functional! ...well not exactly as in the r/l seat, however they will function as handles for when the seat is tipped back and manouvered on its (yet to be installed), two rear positioning wheels. smile




Last edited by Lobo_63; 01/03/11 03:31 PM.

The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3170934 - 01/03/11 08:47 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Awesome stuff and great creativity!


I've got a bad feeling about this.....
#3170997 - 01/03/11 09:57 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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That's a great idea, amazing how creative you have to get when married. Nicely done Eh.

#3171025 - 01/03/11 10:41 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Nice job Lobo!


The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. - Douglas Adams
#3171388 - 01/04/11 01:31 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Thanks for the compliments fellas! I'll post another update when things progress.

I did make a trip to the local surplus store yesterday and found a real treasure. It is a military surplus "Mustang life raft container" strapped on like a parachute. I beleive these were worn by rotary wing pilots flying Helo's such as the Sea King, although I am not 100% positive... anyway there is no life raft, however where the life raft used to be there is a nice big compartment perfect for stuffing with foam. This looks for my purposes like a parachute and is going to be my back rest. Cost $14 dollars. smile Now to find/make something a seat cushion.



The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3171398 - 01/04/11 02:00 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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LOL - Geriatric Ejection Seat wink

Doesn't look bad on the last pic, though. But why'd ya remove the rocker, makes for some relaxing simming...

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Originally Posted By: RSColonel_131st
LOL - Geriatric Ejection Seat wink

Doesn't look bad on the last pic, though. But why'd ya remove the rocker, makes for some relaxing simming...


GES = Geriatric Ejection Seat lol. Had I left the rocker mechanism intact, I would have had to add a map pouch to hold crochet needles. Also it was too high, and the rocking motion would have interfered with accurate rudder usage not to mention it probably would have put me to sleep in the middle of copying a 9 line. I plan on painting the GES grey to look less... G. wink

Cheers!


The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3171825 - 01/04/11 11:20 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Still would consider ACES. Amazingly Comfortable Ejection Seat? wink

#3171900 - 01/05/11 01:43 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Originally Posted By: Lobo_63
Thanks for the compliments fellas! I'll post another update when things progress.

I did make a trip to the local surplus store yesterday and found a real treasure. It is a military surplus "Mustang life raft container" strapped on like a parachute. I beleive these were worn by rotary wing pilots flying Helo's such as the Sea King, although I am not 100% positive... anyway there is no life raft, however where the life raft used to be there is a nice big compartment perfect for stuffing with foam. This looks for my purposes like a parachute and is going to be my back rest. Cost $14 dollars. smile Now to find/make something a seat cushion.


You are correct this is from a Canadian Sea King. As you stated it would normally contain a one-man life raft, survival pack and also serves as a seat cushion as the crew seats have no additional backing. And it does a good job of looking like a parachute! Nice find.

#3171906 - 01/05/11 01:53 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: JAMF]  
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Originally Posted By: JAMF
Still would consider ACES. Amazingly Comfortable Ejection Seat? wink


I like it! smile ACES II.5?


The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3171912 - 01/05/11 02:05 AM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: strider21]  
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Originally Posted By: strider21
Originally Posted By: Lobo_63
Thanks for the compliments fellas! I'll post another update when things progress.

I did make a trip to the local surplus store yesterday and found a real treasure. It is a military surplus "Mustang life raft container" strapped on like a parachute. I beleive these were worn by rotary wing pilots flying Helo's such as the Sea King, although I am not 100% positive... anyway there is no life raft, however where the life raft used to be there is a nice big compartment perfect for stuffing with foam. This looks for my purposes like a parachute and is going to be my back rest. Cost $14 dollars. smile Now to find/make something a seat cushion.


You are correct this is from a Canadian Sea King. As you stated it would normally contain a one-man life raft, survival pack and also serves as a seat cushion as the crew seats have no additional backing. And it does a good job of looking like a parachute! Nice find.


Thanks for that info Strider! Now it is even more of a treasure knowing exactly what it was for and that it flew in the mighty Sea King. It still has the cord and wooden pull to inflate the non existant life raft and is in excellent condition.

cheers

Last edited by Lobo_63; 01/05/11 02:07 AM.

The most important thing in fighting was shooting, next the various tactics in coming into a fight and last of all flying ability itself.

— Lt. Colonel W. A. 'Billy' Bishop, RCAF.

Lobo's DCS A-10C Normal Checklist & Quick Reference Handbook version 8c now available for download here:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/172905/

#3173148 - 01/06/11 06:00 PM Re: TM Warthog Glider Rocker Sim Seat Mod [Re: Lobo_63]  
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Looks much better without the chintz! Still imagining you with a corncob pipe and a shotgun across your lap simming on your front porch though biggrin

Just kidding! Kudos for a very creative and cost-effective build!


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