Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay
-
I found a few but had to modify/simplify the best one to suit me and be easily editable in Adobe. This is what I am currently using, held in place with a few small pieces of 2-sided tape. Feel free to do what you like with it, I print it on HP 120gm glossy photo paper, have a hole cutter just the right size for the switches…
-
@icer is this to scale? meaning do i need to resize or just print?
-
@badboy45 said in Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay:
@icer is this to scale? meaning do i need to resize or just print?
@badboy45 - that is to scale, you just need to cut it down and the holes are the biggest PITA. I no longer use tape, it stays flat and in place just fine if you use a heavy stock photo paper… I just flop on the one I need depending on what i’m doing…
-
@icer very nice - I am wondering if you can share one that is editable? I would like to change a few switches if you don’t mind sharing.
-
@badboy45 said in Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay:
@icer very nice - I am wondering if you can share one that is editable? I would like to change a few switches if you don’t mind sharing.
That one is editable, just need a PDF editor. What format would you like, i’ll see what I can do. I have Adobe, but i’m looking at a Free PDF editor here to see if it actually works…
Edit: Works great, just remember the white dots are objects and can be moved so if for some reason you are off a bit it is easily adjusted. The text is easy to edit/move/do whatever you want with! Try it by saving the original and work with a new copy, that way you can always fall back and start over if you somehow botch it all up…
-
@icer thank you. i will definitely play around with it.
-
I’m interested in this too, I have been thinking about it just the last week, thanks. I will have to think about what I want where.
-
@mypc if you guys come up with a slick way to cut the holes please let me know, I bought a ~10mm hole punch and disassembled it so I could just push/twist through the paper using a piece of cardboard underneath.
-
@icer i used a standard exacto knife
-
@badboy45 said in Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay:
@icer i used a standard exacto knife
I started with that method but i’m not very “crafty” so looked for an easier way. I’m going to order these and use a plastic cutting board as a base, for €12 its worth a go as I want to whip out a few for all my other Jet/Helo/WWII sims also… and will make it easy/fast to reprint/modify at will.
-
<p>@icer <br />For a hollow hole punch set, wouldn’t you just use scrap wood underneath it? It might damage a cutting board/mat<br />(I don’t know, I’ve never used one). With a punch set you tap on the end with a hammer so I’d assume it works better on wood. If it’s just paper it wouldnt need much force though. <br /><br />Good idea, although I don’t know if I have a punch large enough.<br /><br />Of the options so far, I’d go with a hole punch on top of scrap wood to get a clean cut.<br /><br /><br /></p>
-
<p>Thanks so much just printed it out and using it. I have been using just a piece of paper with hand written words on it. It worked for 5 years but this print out is a complete upgrade. It is the little things thanks for taking the time to do this. Happy flying!</p>
-
<p>@mypc I’m thinking the 12mm will work ok for me, punches arrive today so we shall see. I’m hoping I don’t need to “tap” on these to get a clean hole through one sheet of heavy photo paper, would assume it’s sharp enough for a quick twist to do the job. I can always put a better edge on the tool with my Dremel if necessary, and I have some wood it that ends up the best way to do it! Ideally if there was a deep reach 12-14mm hole punch it would be wonderful, but i’ll be darned if I can find one!<br /><br />EDIT: Punches arrived and while they are pretty sharp twisting with hand pressure isn’t going to cut it (pun intended). Will try hammer/wood punch next…</p>
-
@Icer anyone have the template? it is no longer at the link. thank you
-
@Jim_H said in Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay:
@Icer anyone have the template? it is no longer at the link. thank you
Away from home until this weekend, drop me a PM and I will send you a new link… I did finally find a long-reach 13mm hole punch from China…
-
@Jim_H said in Printable Warthog Throttle Overlay:
@Icer anyone have the template? it is no longer at the link. thank you
Will put up a link to the template, and after a LOT of searching I found THIS 15mm Punch, perfect for this template
Try this for the template…
-
@Icer amazon had a punch too . .
thanks -
@Jim_H glad you found one, Amazon (Spain) didn’t have anything. Now I find my HP color laserjet (M254nw) won’t print glossy on my glossy paper for some reason when it did before… very strange.
-
@Icer maybe this helps someone else i found them here
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMKNPK73?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
-
@Icer Did you get that one from China you were talking about? Any chance of a link please? Thanks!