Hello all , please can i have some help on getting me started on building my own sim ...I have been on flight sim for quite some years and now that i have my own place i feel it is time to move to the next level which is having my very own sim ...Things i have taken into account areTIME = Im looking up to 10 years max to get it how i want itROOM= it will be located in my atticTYPE = 727 would like it to be an exact replica on the inside It will not moveThings i need to know to get me started are // Where would i get cockpit plans measurements pictures as i would have to build a frame firstThanks for your help Jamie--

study, read, study, read etc etc, then start building:stuydy/read here:http://www.fscockpit.com/http://www.mikesflightdeck.com/http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=91Norbert

One thing you'll want to remember is that when you build something big, you may have to move it later. You may end up moving somewhere or needing the space that it currently sits in for something more important (attic is usually where people store the crap they can't dare part with - mine's full of that stuff). If that is the case, you'll want to construct your pit somewhere else (making sure a way to get it through your doorways exists) or making parts that you can easily take to and from your attic. It will require major disassembly for the attic to move it. Just food for thought.Another idea I had a while back that seemed to work to my benefit is to construct the pieces out of cardboard first to see how they fit together once constructed. Then you will have an idea what you need to build out of wood without wasting any expensive materials or needing any tools you dont have already that cost $$. You can usually get cardboard from any store after they stock. If you have a walmart supercenter nearby (and who doesnt), talk to someone in the produce department. They usually stock 15-20 cases of bananas and apples daily and those boxes are heavy duty (so they wont fall apart in a few days) and pretty large. Very good to work with. The boxes they use for household chemicals works ok too, but They're usually smaller and a bit too thick to cut with just a nice hobby knife.Once you have an idea on what you need to build and what size/shape each piece will be, it will be that much easier to build the real thing.

I have some interesting links for you:http://727.assintel.com.br/hist/esp7_completo.htm a brasilian site but with interesting pictures.http://www.boeing-727.com/ well, the name say all.Regards and happy building,Hugo