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Old 09-21-2010, 09:32 PM
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Default 1/6 FB F-5 canopy mechanism
Finally Finished!!!

I got busy and finished the scale canopy mechanism for my F-5. It uses one drive servo and 2 small servos for the front locks and is removable for interior access. Going to Super Jet South tomorrow for the trial run.

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looks really good! If you ever want to trace all the parts and email it to me feel free

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Great job Jed!!
Will you be painting it?
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Thanks guys...

Alex, sorry, I just ran out of tracing paper.

Dom, just painted it grey.

more pics from SJS.
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That’s impressive Jed.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
I will look for you Saturday.
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Jed, looks awesome!! What did you use for the final material? looks almost like a delrin plastic or something of that type.
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Ian,

Sorry for the late reply I'm at SJS flying. I sent the prototype to Dan at Details and he put it into urathane.

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