Freewing F-4 drag chute mod

[crxmanpat]

I should have it all set up and working prior to Paul getting me his version. I will take pics and vid when done.

[Helmsman52]

Finishing up my two last drag chutes this weekend but I will be taking limited orders for the month of July.
Please PM, thanks.

[Helmsman52]

Here’s a few pics of the drag chute colors. More colors to be added soon.

[RCjetdude]

Here’s a few pics of the drag chute colors. More colors to be added soon.

Beautiful work Paul.

[Helmsman52]

Thanks Steve!

[crxmanpat]

Paul, those are works of art! Looking forward to getting my yellow one.

My install is pretty much done. Just need to install the magnets. Will post some pics shortly.

[crxmanpat]

OK, chute mod is all done! It works fine on the bench, just need to re-install the tail to the fuse and try it out in the street. I'm currently printing up the 3DPUP nozzles for my F-4, and will install the tail after getting those put on first.

I put bigger magnets in mine as my install was not perfectly straight, and I needed the extra holding power to keep the door from popping open in flight.

One other thing I did was to grind down the tips of the hinge screws so that the chute does not catch on them. I also put a dab of hot glue over each as well for added insurance.

[Helmsman52]

OK, chute mod is all done! It works fine on the bench, just need to re-install the tail to the fuse and try it out in the street. I'm currently printing up the 3DPUP nozzles for my F-4, and will install the tail after getting those put on first.

I put bigger magnets in mine as my install was not perfectly straight, and I needed the extra holding power to keep the door from popping open in flight.

One other thing I did was to grind down the tips of the hinge screws so that the chute does not catch on them. I also put a dab of hot glue over each as well for added insurance.

Looks great Pat! Your chute is in the mail tomorrow morning!

[crxmanpat]

Yeehaw! Can't wait!

[dahawk]

Nicely done! Still experimenting to gain consistency.

[RCjetdude]

I can't wait to see some more of these in action.

[Helmsman52]

I am taking only 10 orders for anyone wanting a drag chute for the month of July.

I have 3 on order already.

Thanks,
Paul

[4G.FlightOps]

I just got my chute from Paul. It is truly a work of art! Thanks Paul!

[crxmanpat]

Got mine today too! Gorgeous!

[F16Jeff]

Received mine yesterday, though I have not had a chance to open and look at it. Hopefully tomorrow I can get some time to see it.

[Kylejenkins]

How do I order one of the chutes?

[RCjetdude]

Contact Helmsman52 about the chute. I can provide a short kit to help with the install.

[Helmsman52]

Hi,
I will be sewing chutes soon for anyone wanting to purchase one. Please pm with your name and chute color either yellow, red and white, red white and blue (T-birds) or blue and gold (B-angels so I can add you to the list.

Thanks,
Paul

[Alpha]

These really are quite a work of art! It's quite thrilling to see so many modelers taking the F-4 leaps and bounds forward!

[TiredIronGRB]

These really are quite a work of art! It's quite thrilling to see so many modelers taking the F-4 leaps and bounds forward!

The pictures just doesn't do them justice, the detail is unreal.