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Here are the final 3DP parts for the cockpit.
- Front panel coaming. I trimmed mine by 4mm in height.
- Canopy arch plus mirror and compass housing
- Canopy frame cross brace (located above rear coaming).
I found a nice file for a control stick and scaled it down:
This is a replica of a B8 Flight Stick used in many helicopters and fighter jets. The model has holes cut out to place m10x1.25 nuts which is the thread size used for many shift knobs. I did my best to recreate the shape of the knob based on many photographs.
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Really, really nice, Radar-Guy!Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by Alpha View Post
Just wanted a before and after shot of the mods I made to my T-33 ; Did a little repaint to the green and gray then added tan to the fuselage and wings and full orange tip tanks.
Added 8 lights to the plane 3 static 5 flashing; one nose wheel landing light; 2 wing tip static nav lights; 2 wing tip double flash strobe lights ; 2 single flash RED beacon lights, one top one bottom of fuselage and one triple flash strobe light top rear of fuselage. finished off with the USA decal sheet from the Freewing 90mm T-45.
Nose wheel light from Freewing 90mm F-22
Static RED, GREEN Nav lights top triple flash strobe light and both RED single flash beacon lights FMS 1400mm T-28
Both wing tip double flash strobe light from top of Freewing 80mm Avanti S
Paint from Lowes Valspar water base sample paint
Decals from Freewing 90mm T-45
youtube lights https://youtu.be/1meNw82EIKk
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Radar-Guy,
Thank you, Frank, for your efforts, design work, and access to that work. You are a "man after my own heart," Sir and share a willingness that is all too scarce in today's world. Respectfully, SteveI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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My friend Gregg and I did some formation flying on Sunday, and our field photographer was nice enough to take some photos of the flights. Over two flights, we tried to get the formation as tight as possible. This was a lot of fun and we're looking forward to flying again. The Freewing T-33 is a phenomenal flying aircraft, and a home run hit in my opinion.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View PostMy friend Gregg and I did some formation flying on Sunday, and our field photographer was nice enough to take some photos of the flights. Over two flights, we tried to get the formation as tight as possible. This was a lot of fun and we're looking forward to flying again. The Freewing T-33 is a phenomenal flying aircraft, and a home run hit in my opinion.
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T-CAT Say hi to Ken and Greg for me, T-Cat! You and Greg had those birds in tight! I can tell it's not just a forced perspective of proximity, because both planes are so close in relative size. Those were CLOSE!
That would make for excellent onboard camera footage, too.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Yes they are impressively close
The really nice thing though with EDF's is they didn't have to worry about foam hacking props.
I can still remember 3 years ago @ NEFI the sight n sound of Pilot Ryan's and my close formation aerial interaction with our FMS 1500 P-47 Razorbacks whereas my HSD Skyraider prop mod hacked him into an explosion of foam confetti.Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by xviper View PostThat's a great photo. You guys fly so good. If we flew that close, one or both planes would be taking a dirt nap.
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Originally posted by Alpha View PostT-CAT Say hi to Ken and Greg for me, T-Cat! You and Greg had those birds in tight! I can tell it's not just a forced perspective of proximity, because both planes are so close in relative size. Those were CLOSE!
That would make for excellent onboard camera footage, too.
We had to do multiple passes at this distance to ensure Ken was able to get the shots. The first time he missed it and he was yelling because he loved the way the shot looked . Next time we'll put a camera on the jet(s) for some footage.
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Originally posted by OV10 View PostYes they are impressively close
The really nice thing though with EDF's is they didn't have to worry about foam hacking props.
I can still remember 3 years ago @ NEFI the sight n sound of Pilot Ryan's and my close formation aerial interaction with our FMS 1500 P-47 Razorbacks whereas my HSD Skyraider prop mod hacked him into an explosion of foam confetti.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
Thank you! It was a great deal of fun. Thankfully we trust each other enough to fly in formation, communicate as well as we can, and try to fly as smooth and predictably as possible to minimize the risk, yet minimize the distance between aircraft.
Having identical aircraft verses a mixed formation also helps immensely.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
That's so true OV10. It's amazing what those props will do in minimal time.
RCJetDude captured a vid of it and TI gladly twisted my horns. Most horrendous crash sound that was heard all over the place.
Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by Phantom View Post
I've done military fixed wing and rotary wing formation flight, and that's how it's done in real world as well communication during the flight and lead chalk flying smooth and predictable. The only additional step would be a briefing on the ground prior to flying and a debriefing after lol.
Having identical aircraft verses a mixed formation also helps immensely.
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