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SkyStriker / F-14 Bombcat Conversion
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10-06-2011, 11:56 PM
SuperFlanker
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Shin Densetsu
Impressive, can't wait to see both wing sweep mechanisms implemented! How did you get that sucker open? I have an idea that involves cutting and possibly rubber washers plus springs.
The photos above show both the NEW version and the 1983-1985 upgrades. The approach to the 2011 version is a derivative of the 1983 approach. It had to take into consideration the very limited space. Remember Shin, I never succeeded in taking apart the upper and bottom sections. So what did I do? You will see that I marked off the top of the plane with yellow tape. That yellow tape defined the space I had to work with. With the Classic Version, I had 3 times as much space to work with...practically ZERO limits. Watch below- This is the 2011 version:
Do you see how the progression works out? The mechanics for the Classic vs the 2011 are completely different. In the Classic Version the Black switch plate had to be modified to factor the wings in the Swept position. Some Dremel work, attention to detail, and a Number Two Pencil required on this one.
One the 2011 Version, No changes were made to the Switch Plate. All the modifications were done on the Quarter Gear Panels for the Port and Starboard wing.
PS... These are the answers to the FINAL EXAM
- Both of them!
Skystriker Wing Modification - 2011 Version.mpg - YouTube
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