CP-1 Custom Space Sim Seat

[iiixtream]

Any new progress on this build? I love reading your build logs, it gets me inspired to start a new project.

[ericleroi]

Thanks very much but none as yet. Now the R-Pod and Vewlix have been updated. I'll be picking this one up again very soon

[Metalzoic]

Just saw this thread. Awesome work.

[ericleroi]

Thanks Metalzoic, I really need to pick this up again very soon.

[ericleroi]

I cut the main box sections for the headrest pillar. This will attach to the back of the upper seat panel and the main, padded headrest section will attach to this.

Pieces:



Loose assembled:



 

[ericleroi]

I've assembled the pillar and attached it to the back of the seat:

[ericleroi]

I've made the main padded section for the headrest:

 

The padding will be angled forwards a little.

[ericleroi]

Cut the first side piece for the headrest. This will be cloned 3 times to allow for double thickness sides and have a ribbed rubber inlay:

[HazzardActual]

I cant wait to see this thing in action.

[ericleroi]

I cant wait to see this thing in action.

 

Me too! I built this with VR in mind though and will be waiting for a consumer version of one of the current headsets to become available - I'll decide on which one when they start to appear.

 

Sweet, excited to see you picking this back up.

 

Thanks! This project got a brief mention in the Elite Dangerous newsletter and that shamed me into picking this up again

[ericleroi]

Anyone who's followed any of my projects knows the drill with these steps.

Cloned the side pieces (2x12mm and 2x18mm MDF):



Cutouts for the outermost pieces:


 

[Ninjamin]

Wow. Just Wow!

[ericleroi]

Thanks very much Ninjamin, it's appreciated

 

I've completed the main outer MDF panel sections  for the headrest.

Inlay area:



Light bevel for the inner piece:



Inner and outer panels together:



Close up:


 

[ericleroi]

I've made the rubber inlays for these panels:

Backing board:



Ribded rubber sheet cut to size and stuck to the backing board:



Inserted into the panel:





Close up:



I still have to cut the window into the inside 12mm panel.

 

Edit: Done for today. I have some time free time tomorrow so will continue then.

[HazzardActual]

dude you should finish this guy up and send the work log to the guys at Node gaming.  they've been playing the hell out of ED, they might just contract you out for one.

[ericleroi]

dude you should finish this guy up and send the work log to the guys at Node gaming.  they've been playing the hell out of ED, they might just contract you out for one.

 

I may just do that Hazzard but by the time I've finished it, we'll be onto the next release of Elite

 

I cut the fiddly bits to complete the basic heeadrest shell. I will still need to make some internal bracing sections for these to help keep the shape together.

Flat sections:

In position:

Side on:

I will probably get this headrest part of the build completely finished before starting anything else.

[ericleroi]

I've cut the inlay access panels:



An am currently gluing the sections I cut earlier (epoxy will also be used once this is dry and additional braces added):




 

[zomboided]

Love this build, keep at it!

[ericleroi]

Love this build, keep at it!

 

Thanks for that zomboided. I'm glad I took a break from this for a while and am enjoying picking this up again.

[tonycrew]

Only just seen this, WOW your really talented.... i'd love to be able to build stuff like this.

[ericleroi]

Cheers tonycrew, glad you like the build

[Imagamejunky]

This is fantastic! Great job. Looking forward to seeing this completed.

Junky

[ericleroi]

Cheers Imagamejunky, I'm looking forward to seeing this done too although I am enjoying putting this together ... a lot!

[hyperdennis]

this is amazing stuff. Well done so far

[ericleroi]

Thank you Hyperdennis

 

A couple more badges arrived in the post. I'll embed one of these in the top of the headrest. Haven't decided which one or what to do with the other one yet ...