Gunner's Pit

Post by **Gunner** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:56 pm

A couple more pics...A large friend helped me get it into the "Bridge" , and onto the base just so I could get and idea of how it's going to fit. Still need to trim and paint the base, then it's on to the side consoles so I can get it flying.

If you are wondering about the slot on the rear brace, here's a rendering of what I have planned - just imagine the plexiglass with an engraved Thunderbird logo lit from within.

Post by **Lawndart** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:16 pm

Gunner, you just inherited the "Uber-Thunderdork" -award from Striker! ROFL!

...although, I have to say, that is about the coolest thing I've seen. A backlit Tbird logo. WOW!

Your seat is totally unreal, completely unmatched, in any capacity!!! (Not just talking about the seat itself, but your craftmanship).

Burner · Post by **Burner** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:26 pm

Yeah Gunner that is some truely amazing work. I didn't know you have AutoCAD skills as well! An etched Tbird logo would finish that setup perfectly.

Post by **Gunner** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:08 pm

Burner wrote:Yeah Gunner that is some truely amazing work. I didn't know you have AutoCAD skills as well! An etched Tbird logo would finish that setup perfectly.

Actually I rendered that using two free programs called Moray and Povray - maybe I'll post some of the stuff I've done with it. Here's just a couple:

Company Christmas card...

While I was in planning stages, a rendering of that first chiller I made...

BonJobie · Post by **BonJobie** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:14 pm

Gunner, man. . .that looks great in front of the monitor! Congrats. I am grateful for the privilege of actually sitting on the rocket! It felt like the real deal. Can't wait to see the stick and throttle all hooked up.

Bon

Rage · Post by **Rage** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:06 am

Gunner, thats some outstanding work. job very well done putting it together. wish I had one..I remember some late nights when Im flying with some buddies, and my bark starts to hurt from being arched up in this chair.

Vindicator · Post by **Vindicator** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:55 pm

That is Sexy Gunner! Love how that looks with the darkroom and in front of that monitor.

Atlas · Post by **Atlas** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:36 pm

looks great Gunner...now you just need the helmet and flight suit to go with it.

Convertible · Post by **Convertible** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:26 pm

Don't temp him... ha ha

Looks great Gunner. Can't wait to see it finished.

Convertible

Atlas · Post by **Atlas** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:35 pm

hahahaha....my lips are sealed.

Convertible · Post by **Convertible** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:57 am

I had the distinct honor of sitting in the chair yesterday. Thanks Gunner for your hospitality. What a seat. It looks and feels great. Very comfortable to sit in. Can't wait to see the realization of the "entire" pit that you have in mind... oh and the movie rocked on your "Big Screen". The bass under the couch added to the effect as well.

Thanks again for a great afternoon yesterday. Later.

"Lucky" Seven

bad boy · Post by **bad boy** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:19 pm

looking good Gunner!

Keep up the good work buddy

grtz,

Post by **Gunner** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:09 pm

Time for a little update, especially since Bad boy checked in - I have to show off his awesome stick base!!!

I wasn't going to post any pics at this point, 'cause I'm kinda in a testing phase, but Burner wanted to see where I'm at...

The "Bridge" updated...

No, none of it is functional yet, waiting for my Hagstrom KE-USB36 keyboard encoder to interface switches & pots with the sim.

Burner, as you an see, I can't go any lower or forward & still keep it close to my leg.

Ells · Post by **Ells** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:34 am

Man that's looking sweet, damn good job

Atlas · Post by **Atlas** » Tue May 15, 2007 3:55 pm

Will definately be giving you a call this weekend to come by and see the awesome job you are doing. Cant wait to see it in person.