Instrument Panel Template

[Rodney]

I think my next project will be a new instrument panel. Perhaps in Carbon Fiber.

I've added a few things to the existing panel and it just needs some serious re-arranging.

So, would any of you guys that have kits be willing to trace out the outline of the panel on a piece of paper and mail it to me???

I'll pay for postage etc. It would be a big help. Email me at Stinson97502@gmail.com if you can help.

Thanks
Rodney

[rogerh12]

So, you want a tracing of a blank panel, uncut from the factory?
What model kitfox do you have?
Roger

[Frontier Fox]

Rodney
I am building a model 7. I can supply an uncut template from the factory if this is what you need.

[Rodney]

I too have a model 7. Just an outline of an uncut panel is exactly what I need

My address is. 1367 N 4270 Rd. Hugo. Ok. 74735

I will reimburse for postage.

Thanks
Rodney

[Delta Whisky]

Rodney - I don't know if this will help but you can take the attached file to you local Office Depot or Staples and have them print it out full size (about $5) and you'll have two outlines to use.

[Delta Whisky]

Opps, here's one in black.

[Frontier Fox]

Rodney
This is what comes in the kit. It is not cut, just marked for the outside shape. I’m not sure if this will help but I can send you a template of this if it will help.
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[dcsfoto]

I have a cad file if needed PM me or provide email

David Kelm
7SS 912iS Big Bore

[newguyflyin]

Are you still able to send the CAD file? Willing to pay as well, just wondering.

-Thanks

[Delta Whisky]

Earlier today I read the "trick" (I can't remember who to give credit too - but you know who your are :cool:) of zipping file(s) if the source file isn't normally acceptable. So, this is a test to see if I can attach a CAD file of the instrument panel by zipping it. If it is there, then it worked. 24262

[newguyflyin]

Thank you so much !!!!

[GIVJay]

Does anyone have a template for a model 3 panel? I copied a link from this forum for https://sendcutsend.com/. It looks like a good place to get a panel custom cut. I just need a blank template or file with the dimensions to send them.

Thanks,

Jay

[tracstarr]

I put a bunch of cad models up at https://grabcad.com/tracstarr-1/models

[GIVJay]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. The model of the Kitfox 6 panel is what I am hunting for, just for the model 3, it looks like the shape and dimensions are very different.

Jay

[Maverick]

I am looking to re-do my panel also. I opened the Zip file and I was able to get to the CAD file however, I do not have an application to open the file with. Is there a good easy to use CAD application out there that I could use to open the file with. Further, could it be used to add the cut-outs that I want for the various items to the file so that I could then take the file to a shop to have the panel laser cut?
Fred

[alexM]

You have a EAA member number in your signature, so you can download a fully functional version of Solidworks for free. I've spent my entire working life doing CAD and "speak" many languages. I can honestly say Solidworks is hard to beat. While it has a learning curve if you want to become an expert, importing a panel file and poking some holes in it is a great place to jump in. Start with some of the built in tutorials and you'll know when you're ready to pull in the panel.

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[Redline]

I put a bunch of cad models up at https://grabcad.com/tracstarr-1/models

Do you happen to know if the Model 6 fits the Model 7? I would think so but am not sure. I opened the CAD file supplied earlier in this thread but don't see the bottom return on the panel.

Thanks!

[alexM]

Do you happen to know if the Model 6 fits the Model 7? I would think so but am not sure. I opened the CAD file supplied earlier in this thread but don't see the bottom return on the panel.

Thanks!
5-7 are the same. You won't see a return flange on most of the CAD files being shared because many are going to have a place like sendcutsend cut the panel for them. Forming that flange along the bottom requires a press brake with some "oomph" to keep the flange straight, well beyond the capability of a Harbor Freight or similar sheet metal brake.

Solution? Rivet an L angle extrusion to the bottom of the flat panel, which is what I'm going to do. Only someone who has built a Kitfox would ever notice the difference, and only if they stared at it long enough.

I do have a flat pattern drawn up with the flange included (and accounting for the material stretch during forming), in the even that someone has access to a good sheet metal job shop.

[Redline]

Thanks Alex. I downloaded tracstarr's DWG file from grab cad, which has the return. We've got a machine shot that does a lot of press brake work for us so I think I'll go that route. Do you happen to know what gauge aluminum is used?

[Eric Page]

I don't know what the gauge number is, but mine (Series 5) is 0.062" thick.

[Redline]

Thanks Eric!

[jiott]

I sent my panel blank, with 90 degree bent lip, along with an AutoCad file to a local laser cutter and he was able to cut all the openings without any problem from the bent lip.

[JustinM]

Does anyone have a DXF or DWG drawing of a 5 or newer panel pattern? I tried the one for a 6 on grabcad and it’s not working.

[Eric Page]

Try this one (.zip file contains "blank-panel.dwg"). I didn't create this file, so please verify dimensions make sense before using it.

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