Ep: 13 - Unboxing my F/A-18 Cockpit | Open Hornet

The day has arrived! Where we unbox and prep the components for the FA-18C Flight Simulator!
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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Unboxing the Hornet
5:16 - Surface Preparation
10:55 - Priming the Cockpit Frame
13:10 - Using the Wagner Flexio Sprayer
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[@aHornetsNest]

FYI: I use respirators off camera when I don’t need to be talking on camera 😃 and the garage is an open walled carport 🫡… thank you for your health concerns ❤

[@phil-1115]

I built an F-16 from scratch out of Burch plywood many years ago. I sold it to a friend and then bought a pre-built wooden cockpit. That one worked great for a while. Then I got the opportunity to buy an actually familiarization trainer tub from Wright Patterson AFB. It cost quite a bit and it can only fit in my garage, but it was well worth it. Keep up the good work.

[@aHornetsNest]

Oh very nice! That would be pretty cool to have 😃

[@speedbird8326]

Former RAAF pilot here (and also airline pilot but that doesn't matter) who has flown the F-18. Have been following your series and you are doing an excellent job. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Keep up the good work.

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey! Awesome to hear you are following along 😃 what state are you in?

[@speedbird8326]

@@aHornetsNest I was in QLD for many years but now live in NSW.

[@aHornetsNest]

Very nice! 🫡🫡

[@RichardAllen-bd4el]

Just really love watching these videos it's helping me out so much thank you so much for posting them😊

[@aHornetsNest]

My pleasure 😃 thank you

[@wormthatturned8737]

There are a lot of similar parts between the second generation Harrier and the Hornet in the cockpit. Of course I am building the better of the two jets. I would like to thank all those at Open Hornet for their help with some of my Harrier parts!

[@aHornetsNest]

😂😂 awesome to hear more and more people building pits 😃😃

[@cammy9r]

😁😁. If you are old enough to remember these adverts then it appears 'Carlsberg' did make a plane. Go team Harrier!!!

[@aHornetsNest]

😃

[@v_seraphim_v]

HARRIER FTW

[@aHornetsNest]

😂😂 you’ve done too good It is being added

[@cammy9r]

Yeah, took a real pilot to fly the Harrier. Good job mine is just a computer 'game' as I'm far from a pilot 🤪.

[@aHornetsNest]

@@cammy9r 😂😂

[@matthancock98]

Looks great! Looking forward to mine arriving soon

[@aHornetsNest]

Awesome to hear!! Keep me updated 😃

[@HeliShed]

This is amazing!

[@aHornetsNest]

Thanks mate!

[@djkatz7821]

Super cool! Please wear a respirator when sanding and spraying!

[@aHornetsNest]

Thank you!!! I know 😂 I’ll sacrifice for the video audio … but I definitely wear one off camera 😃

[@BekoPharm]

Me painting muh home cockpit with a brush and the worst old clothes I got in the basement always winging it at every step. This dude: Wears shiny shoes and raises a tent in the improvised studio apartment to not get spraypaint anywhere 😮

[@aHornetsNest]

Haha 😂😂 ⛺️⛺️

[@Jakes_1-1]

Nope, not jealous at all...not even a little...no idea why I am greener than the neon green blocks on your workbench...must be a reflection or something :)

[@aHornetsNest]

Hahah 😂😂😂 it’s the brightness of your screen with the neon blocks creating colour cast 🫡

[@roughapproach5723]

I am in equal measure both delighted for you and seething with envy. Just so I can try to manage my anticipation for each successive episode in this series, is it every second Tuesday that you plan to put out an episode or simply any Tuesday as and when you have content ready? (I checked KZbin about 27 times last Tuesday to see if you had uploaded anything and went to bed cursing the 168 hours that I had to wait until today 😅).

[@aHornetsNest]

Haha thanks mate! 😃😃 at this stage it’s every 2nd Tuesday It gives me time to create some sort of watchable content 😂 if anything changes to that schedule I’ll keep you posted 🫡

[@Steph-uo9pn]

Great video!! I'm excited to see what your simulator looks like when finished!! However, a little health tip... When painting or using a spray gun, always use a dust mask and old clothing!!! Especially if you spray in the apartment when the room temperatures are high!! What you are doing is very harmful to your health!!

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey thank you!! 100% I spray in a open car port 😃 When I’m not on camera and don’t need audio I’ve got the respirator set up 🫡

[@GDViperWorks]

My Viper Pit began with MDF. I joined the first two parts 2 years ago this month. I'm due for a video progress update.

[@aHornetsNest]

Ayyyy very cool! I better to have a watch

[@baronvonrichthofen2021]

Nice one! I like the Wagner unit, it’s actually quite affordable! Some tips for when you’re doing this for real: wear PPE. I know you mentioned it, but even outside you still breath in particles, and you can get covered with the stuff. Can’t wait to see the end result! How long is the drying time for the paint?

[@aHornetsNest]

Thanks mate! Yeah the Wagner is really good 100% regarding the PPE 😃 Drying time for the coats is maybe 15min before I recoat :)

[@rightrudderleftstick]

1:34 I know it smell crazy in there (like an ikea)

[@aHornetsNest]

Haha yeah lucky it’s outside in the garage/carport 😂😂 once everything is coated with primer it should smell less than IKEA 😂

[@shenkel838]

Awesome! Just out of curiosity, how much were you getting quoted? Based out of NSW and dreading the CNC cost. Not necessarily after the side wall pieces but curious.

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey mate, I was very fortunate and my friend cut it for me :) The company’s on the Gold Coast that quoted said around $2500 for side consoles, and similar for the centre hub and UIP/LIP But I also think that’s got a bit of Christmas tax added to it, and they didn’t want to do the job because of work load So I’d check around and keep me updated how you go :)

[@allensellars3916]

Do you have the modified CNC files for the tongue and groove versions available somewhere?

[@aHornetsNest]

As soon as I’ve finish the structural build of all the components - I’ll upload the files I’ve already found down errors with my modifications - so I’ll fix those and then upload them 😃

[@Heatwave111]

yo waht switches do you use i dont know what size is normal for builds i have very tiny switches i dont know

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey I use 12mm mounting thread toggle switches with small backs

[@mcclient150]

That’s great, where did you manufacture the pieces?

[@aHornetsNest]

😊 thanks mate A friend of mine works with CNC machines - so he was kind enough to add it to his job list and cut it for me

[@mcclient150]

@@aHornetsNest ok, thank you for the information. Do you know, if somebody offers the frame already cut in pieces?

[@aHornetsNest]

@@mcclient150 depends where you are, but most areas will have some sort of business that specialises in cabinetry making and joinery… and you can give them the Open Hornet files and they should be able to cut it out of MDF for you

[@mcclient150]

@@aHornetsNest got you, thanks a lot.

[@aHornetsNest]

😊😊

[@rcstjean]

Such a complete shame that this is not available to purchase as a kit. I’m looking at some pretty expensive prebuilt options, but I certainly would like to have different method of doing this. I just don’t have the time or the tools to do it myself.

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey I know right! I think if it were a kit with purchasable parts it would be a big hit! You are certainly right about the time - some days I wonder even if I have the time for it

[@adamtaylor7412]

Where on open hornet are the pannel files? the web site is very complicated to my eye, so I am asking for help.

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey! I’m going to make next episode how to navigate Open Hornet and download the Beta release 😃😃

[@adamtaylor7412]

@@aHornetsNest awesome, please do

[@aHornetsNest]

🫡

[@tompeters4159]

Great videos. I am a little confused as well. Could you please include going from fusion to what i need to give to the CNC manufacturer

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey no worries at all! Next episode will show you how to download all the files and what you need to send off 😃

[@TxteAcademy]

Would you be able to add a link to the files? I like your modified ones a lot. I always struggle with the OH files lol

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey mate! I will compile a AHN Modded pack - let me just prototype it all and make sure it all fits :) that way if I have made any errors… you don’t have to make them as well 😃

[@TxteAcademy]

@@aHornetsNestawesome thanks!

[@aHornetsNest]

😃

[@reservoirdog1099]

I would also love to get your modded files when you can. Awesome job! How many 8x4 or 8x10 sheets of mdf did it take?

[@aHornetsNest]

@@reservoirdog1099 😃 it was 5 - 1200x2400mm 18mm 1 - 1200x2400mm 12mm 1 - 1200x2500mm 6mm Would be your equivalent of 8x4 0.75” , 0.50”, 0.25” respectively

[@vovagruzd2507]

What's the material of headrest on ejection seat? Same MDF?

[@aHornetsNest]

The material of the headrest is PLA … it will be 3D printed? By I might mould a leather over it just to make it a little softer since I won’t be wearing a helmet

[@vovagruzd2507]

@@aHornetsNest3d printing It seems to be the only right way...I tried to make from scratch with some frame of plywood + filing of foam, and then i tried to cover it up with leather which is used to repair a car seats...I am not realy satisfied with the result. It would be interesting to see your process of creating this element...With best wishes!)

[@aHornetsNest]

Thanks for the insight into your process 🫡 stay tuned … I’ll let you know how I go :)

[@Samimouelhi]

Is there a chance we can get the cnc files for the frame you got?

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey mate! Yeah I’ll definitely look at creating a system for people to access the AHN version - I just want to test fit it all and make sure it fits properly 😊 that way if I have made a mistake - you don’t make it as well and cause you extra costs 😃

[@garymadore5674]

@@aHornetsNestFollowing :)

[@aHornetsNest]

😃😃

[@exia_r2382]

How much did it cost including shipping if I requested it?

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey so a rough breakdown is $350 in materials if you went to just cut it at home Depending on how your CNC shop cuts and packages it, but can range anywhere between $600-800 shipping Then add what ever they charge out for labour I was very lucky and my friend cut it for me 😃

[@mohdzakizaki1018]

Where can I get F/A 18 body.I am in Asia

[@aHornetsNest]

Hey if you head over to the open Hornet website you’ll be able to download the files from them and then you can cut it out at a local shop

[@aHornetsNest]

@@mohdzakizaki1018 openhornet.com have a look at my other episode to see how to download

[@mohdzakizaki1018]

you can email me what you downloaded

[@aHornetsNest]

@mohdzakizaki1018 sorry I won’t email you, you need to download it yourself 👍🏼 it’s all in the tutorials

[@mohdzakizaki1018]

I don't understand and I don't know how to download

[@v_seraphim_v]

first :P

[@aHornetsNest]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@cammy9r]

Don't hate the Harrier. Best at what it was designed to do 🦾. Yes I have built a vr harrier simpit .

[@aHornetsNest]

😂😂😂 there is a small very very suppressed part of me that appreciates when the Harrier is in the airspace with us 😂

[@cammy9r]

@@aHornetsNest Yes , it is because they are such a threat to the enemy they are targeted first. This gives the Hornets time to fly away really fast with their 2 engines 😁.

[@aHornetsNest]

😂😂😂😂

[@vikingcat794]

@@cammy9r 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aHornetsNest]

My mate will appreciate this thread 😂