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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/7/2007 9:14:57 PM   
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Today, my ramp hinge concept has become reality. Using 2 brass tubes (1/8 & 5/32 I think) and a .025 strip of brass, I constructed my hinge. I only caused a small fire in the workshop while soldering with my mini-torch.

Here is the hinge mock up:
Pic 1= shows the basic construction and fit of the hinge. I used a large center tab that will attach to the ramp. The two smaller tabs will be attached to the lower fuselage.

Pic 2= Ramp Closed, no hinge issues

Pic 3= Ramp opens much further than picture depicts, I limited it with a plastic cup to the approx opening distance.

Pic 4= Shot of the ramp looking forward. There will be a minimal gap at the hinge point.

Mike

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/8/2007 3:22:03 AM   
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I like that ramp hinge alot, nice work on figuring out the geometery of the ramp travel.


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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/8/2007 3:59:44 AM   
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Its a slick hinge and seems to work out well with its position. I made a similar hinge for the upper ramp. It takes alittle time to line up the tabs, but its strong once soldered.

Mike

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/8/2007 11:07:08 AM   
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Are you attaching the hinge with epoxy or fastners?


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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/8/2007 1:48:23 PM   
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I will probably use a combination of both. My first thoughts for mounting are to drill multiple holes to allow more surface area when epoxying. Then put a screw through the center to permanently attach the hinge.

The upper ramp hinge will be trimmed to follow the contour.

Mike

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/9/2007 3:49:08 AM   
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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/9/2007 4:27:25 AM   
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Very Nice


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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/9/2007 1:47:38 PM   
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Wow, thats a sharp looking aircraft! I hope mine looks as good when I'm done.



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Where are the NAV, Strobe, and landing lights on the C-130? I think I know, but I want to make sure.

Mike

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/9/2007 2:52:24 PM   
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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/9/2007 4:33:11 PM   
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The landing lights are located inside the main gear doors and on a mount near the front of the hard points for the aux fuel pylon. A total of 4 lights. The nav lights,.... there is a clear domed red strobe just behind where the nose gear aft door stops. Ah I'm gonna need to look at a few more things to give you better specifics on location and type.


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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/10/2007 3:09:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Mike and anyone else thinking about the c-130

well Mike don't shoot me but I took apart what I had built and am adding the extension mods from Lockheed. Will try to get up the additional drawing tomorrow.


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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/10/2007 4:00:46 AM   
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What mods are you referring to?

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/10/2007 2:19:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've included the file that explains the mod. Well, I could only upload the pic.

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/11/2007 4:03:56 AM   
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What exactly is the mod? It looks like you will be extending the fuselage.

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RE: Palmer 132" C-130 Build - 1/11/2007 1:07:23 PM