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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
TMD, That's a ol' Navy trick for chasing Zekes while inverted. Best, LB
First picture shows the 3D panel, and I am holding the newer gunsight right-side up next to the original gunsight.
Second picture - I cut the early-model gunsight off flush..
3rd pic - I cut a little slot in the center, and installed the newer-model gunsight with CA.
Fourth pic shows the back side and the slot.
Taa daa.
now I need to find some paint....
Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
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Originally posted by themudduck View Post
Love it! OK here is a series of pictures. I just did this, took about 5 minutes. I used a bandsaw.I 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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Originally posted by sfmadmax View PostThanks for this pic!!!!! It's a tight fit huh? I'm molding a shallow thin piece of foam to the rear of the dash and blacking that out. I'm doing some tricks I learned a few years back to add, "Glass" to the gauges, and using a micro LED going to illuminate the rear so the controls give the appearance of lighting up when powered on. I can send status updates on how I accomplish this or blog it if anyone is interested! Are the dials on your cockpit a sticker that you simply adhered to the foam? And put the 3d cockpit over it?
My YouTube RC videos:
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Had a minor mishap today. I used the stock linkage for control surface. One of the white clips that holds the wire to the servo horn fell off. Before someone ask...yes they were all snapped in. Lol. Just wanted to give u guys heads up. I made new linkages using ball links on both ends. I know everyone has been using them without fail. Thanks
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Took the canopy off, removed "shorty" the pilot (have a 1/7 AOI coming in a week or so) and added these side panel pieces. I just used paint swatch paper and glued on and painted them green zinc chromate. Also painted the wheel wells while I had the paint brush out...
3 PhotosMy YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Aros, here is the information that you LB asked for in reference to cockpit dimensions. I PM'ed him...
This is from the Birdcage F4U-1.
I cut paper templates to the exact size and then measured them to be precise.... The instrument panel bulkhead is 92mm wide.
The seat bulkhead is 77mm wide and 83.5mm tall, measuring from the factory foam shelf for the factory pilot and seat.
The port and starboard side panels are identical in size. The rear of the side panel (touching the seat bulkhead) is 29mm tall.
The front of the panel (that touches the instrument panel) is15.5mm tall.
The length of the panel along the top edge of the cockpit tub is 120mm.
The top edge of the cockpit sides is 8mm wide and 120mm long. Identical for both port and starboard sides.
I hope this is the information you were looking for, but if not, let me know and I will measure whatever you need...
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Well...… raining like heck here in the Northwest, (Seattle)...SURPRISE!..... so I spent the time completing my Bubbletop. New Robart 3.5" wheels, special livery (Boyington's Lucybelle) but haven't done the cockpit yet. Still having an issue with the throttle settings. I'll figure it out by next weekend to maiden hopefully.2 Photos
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Originally posted by Lowknifedge View PostHad a minor mishap today. I used the stock linkage for control surface. One of the white clips that holds the wire to the servo horn fell off. Before someone ask...yes they were all snapped in. Lol. Just wanted to give u guys heads up. I made new linkages using ball links on both ends. I know everyone has been using them without fail. Thanks
if you go the glue rout cleaning the wire and the Snap-on keeper with alcohol first will insure it sticks.
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Originally posted by Cws View Post
I always put a small zip tie on all of these snap on wire keepers. If the zip ties are two prominent and really bother you , a little dab of Gorilla Glue will serve the same purpose.
if you go the glue rout cleaning the wire and the Snap-on keeper with alcohol first will insure it sticks.
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Howdy! Just to chime in, I always clean the pushrods and white clips with 91% alcohol and then use a drop of thin C/A. I put tissue paper under the rod assembly when adding the drop just in case it drips and tries to hit the painted surfaces below... I usually let it cure on its own, but you can use accelerator if you are just in a big hurry. I also use foam safe thin on all control horns just to make sure they are secure as well.... 100% success rate so far on over 90 aircraft. Zero pushrod detachments... But I did do ball links on both ends for the F-14 elevators and the F-4 elevator servo. Also changed the servos the Hitec digitals...
;) Have a great Sunday all!! Jerry
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Originally posted by Grover54 View PostWell...… raining like heck here in the Northwest, (Seattle)...SURPRISE!..... so I spent the time completing my Bubbletop. New Robart 3.5" wheels, special livery (Boyington's Lucybelle) but haven't done the cockpit yet. Still having an issue with the throttle settings. I'll figure it out by next weekend to maiden hopefully.
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Originally posted by Hardway View PostAros, here is the information that you LB asked for in reference to cockpit dimensions. I PM'ed him...
This is from the Birdcage F4U-1.
I cut paper templates to the exact size and then measured them to be precise.... The instrument panel bulkhead is 92mm wide.
The seat bulkhead is 77mm wide and 83.5mm tall, measuring from the factory foam shelf for the factory pilot and seat.
The port and starboard side panels are identical in size. The rear of the side panel (touching the seat bulkhead) is 29mm tall.
The front of the panel (that touches the instrument panel) is15.5mm tall.
The length of the panel along the top edge of the cockpit tub is 120mm.
The top edge of the cockpit sides is 8mm wide and 120mm long. Identical for both port and starboard sides.
I hope this is the information you were looking for, but if not, let me know and I will measure whatever you need...
:Cool:My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by downwindleg View PostBTW do you know what two consecutive days of rain is in Seattle?.............The weekend!!!LOL
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Grover54 View PostWell...… raining like heck here in the Northwest, (Seattle)...SURPRISE!..... so I spent the time completing my Bubbletop. New Robart 3.5" wheels, special livery (Boyington's Lucybelle) but haven't done the cockpit yet. Still having an issue with the throttle settings. I'll figure it out by next weekend to maiden hopefully.
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by downwindleg View Post
Hope you can pull that off next weekend. Looks like we might get some snow in the meantime. Hated the Rams all season but I'm rootin" for them tommorrow. The Hawks will take it all next season for sure after this practice season!!:Cool:BTW do you know what two consecutive days of rain is in Seattle?.............The weekend!!!LOL
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