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spcialeffects

Joined: 29 Aug 2012
Posts: 306
Location: Kent

Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 1:33 pm Post subject: Classic Centre Console

I am about to start on the cockpit module part of my build and would like to get as much space as possible inside so am thinking of doing the width increase, hi-top mod and would also like to change the centre tunnel for the slimmer XS one. I came across this: http://www.theeuropaclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/No-32-Dec-2001.pdf please see page 12 mod 24 and then this week came across this site http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oy-raf.dk%2Fhome_dk.html then click on Cockpit module into fuselage from the left hand menu. My questions are, is this a possible mod in the uk, what with the laa's rules and regs and has anyone, other then the above web site, done this mod? Thanks in advance for all advice given

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richard collings

Joined: 08 Jul 2011
Posts: 73
Location: warwickshire england

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:44 am Post subject: Classic Centre Console

Hi , My personal view would be to fit the XS cockpit module if you can find 

one being sold off, [they are well over £2000 new] don't bother with the 

door frame mod to increase the cabin width, but do the Hi-Top mod. Best of 

luck Richard



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spcialeffects

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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 2:56 am Post subject: Re: Classic Centre Console

So after much thought I have decided to do mod 24, however I'm abit scared to make the first cut of the centre console as it seems to be quite a drastic mod to get extra bum room but I am going to do it. I just wanted to ask, before I start it, to anyone here who has done this mod if they could post some pictures, give any tips but most of all how far into the tunnel did you go? I.e how much extra bum space did you achieve. Now the instruction sheet I have says to make sure you miss the rudder cables and flap arm but I am looking at doing this mod with the bear module so it is easier to lay up the inside so any measurements would be appreciated. Thanks Frank

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carl(at)flyers.freeserve.
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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:09 am Post subject: Classic Centre Console

I don't have a copy of mod 24 to hand but seem to remember the factory method was a bit of a "bodge" IMHO which is why we opted for a different solution.  We created our LA inserts on the workbench (in the shape of a half kidney) then reduxed them onto the hole we had cut in the cockpit module sides - then 4 layers of bid inside and outside at the join edges for added strength. 



I would be inclined to leave this as late in the build as possible as you really need the swinging arm and tyre in place to get an accurate fit. We got it wrong first time around and the tyre jammed in the up position - solved that little hitch by fitting a narrower tyre and judicious use of a hot air gun to reform the  bulge in the LA inserts.



With hindsight I think it would be possible to construct the innermost bid layer of the LA bulge once the wheel was in place. It would then be relatively easy (once cured) to bond in the thin foam layer and complete the outside layers of bid from outside. If you had access to a vacuum pump you could vacuum mould the foam and bid layers onto the original inner layers of glass which would give a strong air free structure.



I have some pics somewhere - will try and dig them out.



Carl Pattinson

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So after much thought I have decided to do mod 24, however I'm abit scared to make the first cut of the centre console as it seems to be quite a drastic mod to get extra bum room but I am going to do it. I just wanted to ask, before I start it, to anyone here who has done this mod if they could post some pictures, give any tips but most of all how far into the tunnel did you go? I.e how much extra bum space did you achieve. Now the instruction sheet I have says to make sure you miss the rudder cables and flap arm but I am looking at doing this mod with the bear module so it is easier to lay up the inside so any measurements would be appricated. Failing all of that if you are selling an XS module please contact me also. Thanks Frank





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spcialeffects

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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Classic Centre Console

Hey Carl, any luck with the photos? If you find them please email me. Thanks

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