Warthog stick enhancements

[Marvin]

Hey guys,

I didn't really want to post this in my progress thread as I did not start one yet (still in planning phases) and it's just some minor stick enhancements.

I wanted to make my warthog stick a little more Viper like so I bought one of those Shapeways DMS caps and another Angle stick mount (in black this time).  I have purchased their stuff before and I find them cheap with minor work to get them fitting properly.

The angle mount just like my other one I purchased in black this time, but more so cause I just wanted a spare as I have quite a few warthogs and cougars kicking around for spare parts.  It is fairly easy to install and fits almost perfect.

The other item was a DMS.  I bought this one in metal and although I ordered it in matte black it was pretty much brush metal flat black.  So I just painted it with some satin black to get it to match the rest of the switches.  It wasn't quite to specs as I had to bore out the hole a tad to get it fit on.  But I used a rubber mallet and really smacked her in place so it is on there for good and not going to come off by accident.  Overall I am quite happy with the overall look.  It is certainly a WAY nicer DMS switch to manipulate.  It protrudes off the stick quite a bit compared to the stock DMS so the ergonomics are quite nice.  I also like that the contact points are 12/6/3/9 rather than on the corners.  So getting that tactile que of where you want to press is much smoother.

It does SLIGHTLY protrude a little into my thumb when I am on the trim switch though.  Certainly not a deal breaker, but I am wonder if the real stick is like that.  Anyone have the real stick for comparison?

Take care
Jody

Warthog stick enhancements

Warthog stick enhancements

Warthog stick enhancements