Short summary of what has been going on in recent days, more detailed reports on Patreon. Through funding and splitting costs or was able to secure a good deal on a laser cutter and can continue converting the instruments with the overhead duct temperature being the first. The laser speeds up the work significantly and […]
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Nov
Nov
As the project progresses, I anticipate major financial obstacles in getting the cockpit to a fully functional simulator in 2025. Just the electronics (excluding Computers) needed to operate all of the 136 instruments, 373 switches, 231 lights, and relays total 4833.60 euros, not including the 2000 euros I’ve already spent on wires, cables, transformers, ballasts, […]
10
Nov
Nov
Corrosion is by far the biggest challenge in this project apart from financing. Brushed off the corrosion on the RH side and the forward bulkhead and repainted with 2k primer. Once the forward bulkhead is complete I can reinstall insulation and air conditioning ducts and basically start wiring things up. Found a German coin from […]
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Sep
Sep
painted the front in black matte, replaced the broken wiper motor, worked on the autopilot, flight director INS, overhead and captain panel, and audio warning systems. Usually spent 2 hours a day whenever possible. I usually spent two hours per day on the 707 project, if possible. The autopilot is proving to be a bit of a challenge, despite its simple appearance. The center component of the Autopilop contains a motor that shifts a potentiometer into neutral position following disengagement
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Sep
Sep
On the move again… moved D-ABOD’s cockpit to her temporary new home right next to my home. This will speed up the restoration process as it’s only a 3 minute walk instead of an hour drive. Now waiting for the right conditions to repaint it. All 5l of paint (white, blue, and black) is there, […]