Gunner's Pit

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Post by Gunner » Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:33 pm

And a few more pics - still lots more to do, but it is becoming quite a night light. :wink:

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Post by Thumper » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:36 pm

Every time I see an update to this thread I am also too scared to look... lol.

Gunner, it's looking AWESOME. I want one...lol.
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Post by Convertible » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:43 pm

Looks like it's about time for another lunchtime trip up there to see the pit. :) Love the improvements. Looking great!!!! Can't wait to fly in it again! If you see me arriving in a truck then you better lock all the doors cause I will probably try to take it home with me. :lol: :lol:

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Post by BonJobie » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:04 pm

So ya think Mrs. Muhlestein would let you in the door with that thing???? :D Think you will have to add an addition to your brand new home!!! 8)

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Post by Convertible » Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:00 pm

Ha ha. She may not let me, but it will fit through the door. Why do you think I had French doors put in for the back doors and double doors in the den. :wink: :lol: :lol: Can't wait to see it again!

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Post by Gunner » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:52 pm

Convertible wrote:If you see me arriving in a truck then you better lock all the doors cause I will probably try to take it home with me. :lol: :lol:
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Careful Con, The smoke system would just make a mess inside the house...so I MAY still have a gun! :wink: :D
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Post by necigrad » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:59 am

IS the shreader for tossed plans? :lol:

Good God man, that is a work of ART!
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Post by Convertible » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:38 pm

Gunner,

I saw this today and thought of you. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONjAwKO-IjA

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Post by Alamo » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:33 pm

wow that pit is the best I have seen...
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Post by Ells » Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:43 am

Looking Awesome Gunner, great job bud
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Post by Atlas » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:39 am

Gunner, the next I am going to be over there to fly it I am assuming there will be a canopy on it? :lol:
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One year anniversary!!

Post by Gunner » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:03 pm

Yesterday marked one year since I started this insanity, so it's time for an update. I have been planning to do a huge update with tons of pics, but I have a couple things I want to finish first, so all you get today is the left auxiliary panel. 8)
At first glance, it may seem the same as last update, but I have changed a couple switches, added the landing lights switch, finished the gear handle, it's now lit up & functional. Alt gear handle is new, and threat warning aux is changed. Next week I'll post my one year + 1 week update. :D

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Post by VMFA-Blaze » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:19 pm

Gunner: Your pit is one of the best that I've seen... My hat is off to you guy, what a great job... this has given me inspiration as well as all of us I'm sure..
Looking forward to seeing more shots of it the future.... :lol:

One thing that I'd like to request if possible and if you don't mind is providing some shots of your wiring, and what type of equipment you used...

~S~

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Post by Gunner » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:08 pm

VMFA-Blaze wrote: One thing that I'd like to request if possible and if you don't mind is providing some shots of your wiring, and what type of equipment you used...
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Left console: :shock: :shock: :shock: birdsnest - not real pretty.
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Left Aux:
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The guts; Hagstrom Electronics KE-USB36
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Read info from their link, and please feel free to ask any questions. :D
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Post by Panther » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:09 pm

WOW, that is a lot of wiring. One question, is it complicated?? I mean I have my head in a fuel tank day in and day out but I don't do anything regarding wiring, lol. Just ask Striker how many times we call avionics down to the barn, hehe.
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