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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 26, 2024 16:04:16 GMT 12
More stringers being pre installed on the Port outboard leading edge.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 26, 2024 16:09:15 GMT 12
Onto completing the port landing gear fairings and doors.  Still a fair bit of internal pieces to install before Web #1 and #2 can be riveted in place.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 27, 2024 17:37:48 GMT 12
Venturing into the unknown......   |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 27, 2024 19:07:06 GMT 12
Starting to take shape. A few lessons learnt making this first one.   |
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Post by camtech on Apr 27, 2024 21:20:12 GMT 12
What - no rivets?
Good luck with the panel beating.
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 27, 2024 22:14:57 GMT 12
What - no rivets? Good luck with the panel beating. Plenty of rivets in this section along with captive nuts etc. |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on Apr 28, 2024 18:53:36 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2024 19:19:45 GMT 12
Terrific work Peter. I'm so glad you're sharing your progress on the build - it's fascinating!
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 2, 2024 23:59:01 GMT 12
Picked these up today. Internal diameter is 1 mm over the oleo leg diameter. Should be able to shim that out. The outside diameter could be more of a problem.  These were the last pair. Hopefully when they are sectioned out there are enough pieces to make both sides |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 16, 2024 16:10:13 GMT 12
Started my off duty to a delivery of goodies, which have been installed to complete the hydraulic hand pump.   Operational pumping movement without any pressure. Video  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on May 16, 2024 20:29:39 GMT 12
Looks more like a finger pump... But brilliant workmanship!
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Post by baz62 on May 19, 2024 9:26:03 GMT 12
Operational pumping movement without any pressure Does this mean it's going to have pressure? As in work similar to the real aircraft?? |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 19, 2024 20:32:04 GMT 12
Operational pumping movement without any pressure Does this mean it's going to have pressure? As in work similar to the real aircraft?? There are a couple of compression springs in the bottom barrel, either side of a threaded ball, which provides resistance as the handle is pivoted about a hollow ball located in the area of the rubber boot. |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 19, 2024 20:46:27 GMT 12
Assembly of the Port main landing gear door. A bit trickier than I first thought. The forward section (right side) has a forward curve into the front fairing, so out with the Dapping block.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2024 20:12:48 GMT 12
Some more work on the Port main landing gear leg. 3 sizes of K & S tubing shimmed the bevel gear out perfectly.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2024 20:30:07 GMT 12
The bevel gears I have currently are the correct diameter, but have a coarser thread. Need to do a bit of trimming of the rear flange.   |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2024 20:33:42 GMT 12
Been having a few sleepless night, trying to figure out how to get this all working. looks like it might all work out OK.  |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2024 20:39:15 GMT 12
Just need to make the upper side brace and the scissors links.  [/url |
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Post by nzgrasshopper on May 26, 2024 20:44:24 GMT 12
Next step is to pull most of this apart and finish the port retraction unit. Put it all back together to test the retraction cycle. have found a delayed timing circuit that should allow the gear to retract in the correct sequence.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 26, 2024 21:50:19 GMT 12
Just awesome!!
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