3d Printed Part Sets - Freewing F-4D Phantom II

[Bobaroo]

BBR, I would think by Easter if the weather is decent here, however there is still a novel's worth of nomenclature to add, finish the painting of all ordinances, pylons, nozzles, walkways, anti-glare, landing gear, tailhook, some weathering, assemble airframe, touch up, apply a matte coat, install the radio, and test stuff, pictures...whew, I love this hobby. Best, LB

Hmmmmm,... IndependenceDay or HappyHalloween .... with those 20,000 outstanding rivets .. Hahahaha

[Elbee]

Hey LB,... Do you have a good flying site picked out for that Jet of yours ?? Looks like you're getting close to 'The Day' !! Cheers

BBR, I would think by Easter if the weather is decent here, however there is still a novel's worth of nomenclature to add, finish the painting of all ordinances, pylons, nozzles, walkways, anti-glare, landing gear, tailhook, some weathering, assemble airframe, touch up, apply a matte coat, install the radio, and test stuff, pictures...whew, I love this hobby. Best, LB

[Bobaroo]

Magic...yeah, that's the ticket...magic. But you mean Jedi Librarian/Garbageman/Homemaker/Plumber/Electrician/Lawn Boy magic, right?. That be me!!! I love you Guys, in that camaraderie sort of way. Best, LB

Hey LB,.. Do you have a good FlyingSite picked out for that Jet of yours ?? Looks like you're getting close to 'The Day' !! Cheers

[Elbee]

Magic...yeah, that's the ticket...magic. But you mean Jedi Librarian/Garbageman/Homemaker/Plumber/Electrician/Lawn Boy magic, right?. That be me!!! I love you Guys, in that camaraderie sort of way. Best, LB

[EA-6B Geek]

LB, if you can't stop, I'm sure there are a few of us here that would GLADLY, send you a few more to work your magic on.:)

[Elbee]

LB , you are putting a lot of effort into that cockpit. Looks great.

EA-6B, Thanks for the vote of confidence, but it's like I can't stop myself. Ahhhhhhh, :Scared: I do think I am finished with it as soon as I mount the crew. Best, LB

[EA-6B Geek]

LB , you are putting a lot of effort into that cockpit. Looks great.

[Elbee]

Hey Y'all, back to the Phantom after our lil' trip. 3DP Nose Gear Door and 3DP Pilot/RIO Bodies with JHH helmets (I waited a couple of months for these guys, so I had to use 'em LOL) Cockpit almost there once I dirty it up a bit. Best, LB

[Bobaroo]

That would be one fiddly mechanism to make those drag panels open, but still lock fully closed at speed in flight...
Very thin walls to print too.
I'd think you want to make the drag panels from soda can. With the slider from machined aluminum on aluminum or CF tube.

I can see where one might think this. Let me explain Not attempting to copy this mechanism on here, it's far too complex for our needs on this. We simply need to copy the shape of the Drag Panels. Pin hinged at the rear, they open as the airflow moves across them when released. There is a Capture hook up in the inside of the Fin at the trailing edge that goes down into the Bomb body. That capture hook x4 is engaged by a spring loaded ring inside the bomb body which keeps them closed when Bomb Body is mated to the pylon. Upon release from the Pylon, as the release mechanism moves to free the Bomb and the bomb separates from the Pylon, that locking capture ring moves to release it's grip on the Fin capture hooks. The bomb drops away, the drag panels open and the bomb spirals down to be retrieved.

I've got this all figured out. Just need help from a crafty Feller who can 3DP up some Drag Panels (Fins), pin hinged at the rear and a Bomb body with some simple internals. Anyone interested can pm me to discuss. Thanks

[fhhuber]

That would be one fiddly mechanism to make those drag panels open, but still lock fully closed at speed in flight...

Very thin walls to print too.

I'd think you want to make the drag panels from soda can. With the slider from machined aluminum on aluminum or CF tube.

[Bobaroo]

Posting here to see if anyone is interested in designing/printing these High Drag SnakeEyes with Operating Fins. I would like to have the Fins lock up when attached to the Rail and spring loaded open upon release. Either MK-82/MK-83 can be done. Prefer the larger MK-83's. I can provide limited assistance with the project if necessary. PM if you'd like to discuss this. A servo actuated Pylon mounted Weapon Release mechanism will need to be designed/printed as well. Thx

[Dave Matrix]

Replaced the nozzles. Nice details on those 3d parts.:f4phantom

[Dave Matrix]

After flying the Yak 130 90 mm 8s for a long time I decided to go for the F4 8s. The maiden and 2nd flight were awesome, didn't need to trim anything it just flew fantastic. This F-4 is absolute my favorite EDF jet.:f4phantom:Cool:

[Dave Matrix]

Just finished my cockpit, the parts look really good and it was a fun project now to do the nozzles and the pilots are from Jet Hanger Hobbies.

Hi Derek,

Pilots looks very awesome! Did you use the 1/10 scale or 1/12 scale pilots?

regards

Dave

[RCjetdude]

Welcome to HobbySquawk. Reach out to Radar-Guy. He is in Germany and is actively creating parts on the thread for F-22 3D printed parts.

[Bennet86]

Hey guys,

is someone here from Germany, who has experience with F-4 parts and can print some for me? I want to upgrade mine with a centre Tank an some Sparrows.

Thanks a lot! Bennet

[Elbee]

Q: What's a Navy Phantom without 'Launch Hooks"? A: Carrier Hood Ornament. LOL What a 'dork'. :Silly: Best, LB

[Jhnybgd]

Hey,.. I have a few requests...

If you could work on:

A TailHook for this that'd be WaaaaayCool !! Printed in (L)(R) Halves that would be bonded to a Center Structure for increased strength and Durability !! The Wire Capture Ends would need to be Removable as well due to their getting Ground Down on the asphalt upon landing. The pivot assembly and Attachment Forebody should have an internal framework of Plywood or Carbon Fiber with the 3DPSkins or Outer Shells attached to that !!

Operating Canopies// Frames and Pivot assemblies

Also a Standard ARM for my WildWeasel and some AGM-88s Please !!

+1 on everything you said!

[Bobaroo]

Any suggestions or requests for 3d parts for these airplanes?

Hey,.. I have a few requests...

If you could work on:

A TailHook for this that'd be WaaaaayCool !! Printed in (L)(R) Halves that would be bonded to a Center Structure for increased strength and Durability !! The Wire Capture Ends would need to be Removable as well due to their getting Ground Down on the asphalt upon landing. The pivot assembly and Attachment Forebody should have an internal framework of Plywood or Carbon Fiber with the 3DPSkins or Outer Shells attached to that !!

Operating Canopies// Frames and Pivot assemblies

Also a Standard ARM for my WildWeasel and some AGM-88s Please !!

[Tooeleflyboy]

Thank you !