Anyone have access to a md500e?

[Nosecone]

Hi all
The MD project is coming along but I am wondering if anyone can help with some measurements of the MD500e instrument Panel.
I have the measurements of the top part of the panel where the gauges are but I am looking for the following measurements that I have marked in red on the photo.



Cheers

Rhys

[Ian Warren]

I'm sure if no one can help i can .. but Nick .. "Choppernut" maybe the best , i do need to head out to the airport and with a mission .

[wildmanfiveone]

I might be able to help if the helipro 500 is in Palmy on thursday. Though that is a 500C not 500E

[Timmo]

If you have a diagram of the panel and a known dimension of one part, then you can scale the picture to fit that measurement which will give you a properly sized picture (i.e. Measurements on any part of the image will be to scale)

[Nosecone]

Hi
Thanks, Ian, wildmanfiveone,Timmo

Will try the scale up method as well.

Cheers

Rhys

[H500Fan]

Hi Rhys, I can measure it up tomorrow if you still need it? this nor-west is keeping the hangar doors shut so providing I remember can do it no problem. Anything else you need?

[Nosecone]

Yes please H500Fan

I can start building the panel once the measurements are in. The cockpit is just about completed just the curved nose section to be done, then weld it all in place, and after 5 years since I started the project is all down hill from here Are you in the Wairarapa?

Cheers

Rhys

[H500Fan]

right...got them! sorry first day I forgot then we got busy then managed to get the weekend off.
longest measurement is 445mm
across panel at bottom of curvature is 230mm
short depth 110mm
longer depth (bottom red line) is 195mm.

Yep I'm in the Wairarapa, anytime you want to come and have a look just sing out, and if you need a test pilot I'd be keen to give it a go!

[Nosecone]

Thanks H500Fan

Rhys