yes i've been away from my sweet baby too long, but i've got an excuse.
in the next posts i'll start publishing the first prototype of the all-electric rotating metal main gear. it's sooo cool, and it uses the real scale rotating mechanism. there's still some work to do (much work) but the main body, the inside oleo, the "scissors" and other minor things are almost ready...stay tuned for some pictures.
in the meantime, i had a few moments to work on my stabs.
started to make concealed hinges, for better scale looking.
used some plywood, carved a long slot and slow glued it to the stab body. three made, one to go, maybe tonight...
I chose to shape the leading edge of the elevators in an unusual way.
not rounded shape, not v shape, but a double beveled shape that copies perfectly the concealing plywood on the stabs.
i bought the greatplanes tool to calculate the elevator (and other mobile parts) movement.
on the manual it should be 19 millimeters; i did, on the first try, 20, but with all the glassing and covering i think it will become more like 17-18.
so, see you soon with some other news and the main gear pictures.
be patient..
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