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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 18, 2024 21:50:03 GMT 12
The beginnings of the centreline hardpoint attach point. From my interpretation of the drawings so far, this can be used for all types of bomb and droptank sizes or weights.
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Post by baz62 on Feb 20, 2024 16:36:08 GMT 12
Those turnbuckles look great. Did you make them yourself? Left and right hand threads too? Been a few years since I've used a manual lathe to cut threads, always satisfying when it the nut (or body) spins on nicely......
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Feb 21, 2024 11:50:01 GMT 12
Those turnbuckles look great. Did you make them yourself? Left and right hand threads too? Been a few years since I've used a manual lathe to cut threads, always satisfying when it the nut (or body) spins on nicely...... A lathe is one thing I don’t have. Turnbuckles can be found at few overseas hobby store, mostly European, took a while to find them. They are nicely made. When I modify them, have to be careful not to work on the wrong thread end otherwise it’s impossible to replace the threaded rod.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 17, 2024 15:31:38 GMT 12
One of life's pleasures is strolling the aisles of your local Bunnings Aerospace. Every now and then I come across an item that meets the requirements or with some modifications can be turned into some part of Gloria. Today was one of those days.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 27, 2024 20:07:08 GMT 12
Finally have a break and back in the workshop. Lots of small brackets that take a lot of time to make and there are two sets required. Port wing bomb sway braces. The beginnings of the Type B7 bomb shackles
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 27, 2024 20:24:14 GMT 12
The drawings I have only show the side view of the shackle. Drawing 87-030-1017, of the panel brackets doesn't exist in my set of plans. Searching the interweb hasn't shed any light so far. Does anyone know, have a drawing or even a shackle that can show the internal linkages to rotate the forward and aft latches. The release mechanism I have a bit of an idea of how I could make that work, but how the arming lever ties into things has me a bit stuck.
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 28, 2024 7:44:02 GMT 12
May not help but shows the precision of your work. Wow this is an awesome build, can see this thread being a point of reference to P40 builders both scale and full size in the future.
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Post by denysjones on Mar 28, 2024 14:41:52 GMT 12
At Ferrymead we have two racks which are close to what you're working on but likewise are different. There is a document you might try to locate "Index of Army Aeronautical Equipment" and in it there is only one type of rack that has the sort of ends on it such as the ones we have and your drawing shows. It is called out as a type B-7 and the document lists four manufacturers so that might account for the differences. The crucial point may be that it is given to have a length of 16 13/64 inches In case they help here are a couple of photos I took while attending to one of ours. hth
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 28, 2024 20:35:39 GMT 12
At Ferrymead we have two racks which are close to what you're working on but likewise are different. There is a document you might try to locate "Index of Army Aeronautical Equipment" and in it there is only one type of rack that has the sort of ends on it such as the ones we have and your drawing shows. It is called out as a type B-7 and the document lists four manufacturers so that might account for the differences. Thanks for the reference and the photos. The internal linkage shown is how I imagined it would work. Due to space, I will be limited to a single sided arrangement with flush rivets.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Mar 31, 2024 22:37:40 GMT 12
Testing the release section of the shackle. Inner workings with the armed and release arms.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 1, 2024 20:16:58 GMT 12
Port wing shackle and 250 Lb bomb almost done. Support mounts taking shape.
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 2, 2024 12:23:44 GMT 12
Truly amazing work, Peter!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 6, 2024 19:57:44 GMT 12
Port wing outboard leading edge. Preinstalling the stringers on the underside. Figuring out all the captive nuts that need to be installed into the leading edge section before putting everything into the wing jig and riviting web #1 into the leading edge. Still lots of pre riveting to go before the skins can be attached to the webs.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 6, 2024 20:23:42 GMT 12
Wow!!
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Post by camtech on Apr 7, 2024 22:42:58 GMT 12
As I have said before, this is absolutely riveting! Your dedication and determination are to be applauded and we all look forward to the final product, knowing the hours, money and sweat that has gone into this project.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 16, 2024 22:35:18 GMT 12
Came home to a resupply of fasteners. Couple of weeks off, so time to get busy.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 18, 2024 17:45:07 GMT 12
Beginnings of the hydraulic hand pump. Need to order a few more supplies to finish this off.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 22, 2024 18:05:39 GMT 12
Awaiting some springs and threaded / drilled through balls to finish off the hydraulic hand pump.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 22, 2024 18:55:39 GMT 12
Dare I ask, will it be operational?
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 22, 2024 21:39:12 GMT 12
Dare I ask, will it be operational? It will pivot back and forth with resistance, but won't be pumping any fluid.
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