Hellcat Folding Wing
07-14-2002, 03:01 PM
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Hellcat Folding Wing
I am in search of info for the folding wing mechanicals on a Ziroli F6F Hellcat.
I am about to proceed with construction of the F/G fuse version.
I saw this done in the early-mid 1980's but have no idea of where to find the details.
I am about to proceed with construction of the F/G fuse version.
I saw this done in the early-mid 1980's but have no idea of where to find the details.
07-14-2002, 08:18 PM
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Bob Holman sells a set of plans for the Wildcat with folding wings. I've built 3 of them and they work well. The hinge is tilted 35 degrees outwards from the vertical and rolled back 30 degrees. The lock is fairly simple. I'll be glad to send you a sketch if you can't find anything else. [email protected]
07-18-2002, 12:52 AM
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WOW! Thanks to you that have replied so soon. I have written to both emails above. I know this is going to be a great project. I will be writing an accompanying article as I build.
OK OK... I am getting excited now.... to calm down I'll just think of the zillion "rivets" that await me.
[email protected]
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[email protected]
OK OK... I am getting excited now.... to calm down I'll just think of the zillion "rivets" that await me.
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
