It went Thud when I dropped it......
10-19-2007, 09:54 AM
#51
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Sean, here is the lathe I have, a 10 inch Clausing.
I'd convert it to CNC but Butch has enough to complain about now.
Paul
I'd convert it to CNC but Butch has enough to complain about now.
Paul
10-19-2007, 11:53 AM
#53
RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
ORIGINAL: marc s
As you guys are all very experienced, and this project looks fantastic, I have attached a link to a US company who make mechanical conversions for retracts and alike, redering them scale in operation - they may have a use somewhere in your project (canopy - air brakes etc....)
I am sure you all know of them, but a bonus if not.
Will watch you thread with interest.
[link]http://www.lado-tech.com[/link]
As you guys are all very experienced, and this project looks fantastic, I have attached a link to a US company who make mechanical conversions for retracts and alike, redering them scale in operation - they may have a use somewhere in your project (canopy - air brakes etc....)
I am sure you all know of them, but a bonus if not.
Will watch you thread with interest.
[link]http://www.lado-tech.com[/link]
10-23-2007, 12:02 AM
#60
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Almost done... just have to work out the scissors. I think it will certainly be hefty enough for the job.
Yeah I know, the bottom end is for the other side, I grabbed the wrong drawing but hey, it has to be made anyway.
Paul[&o]
Yeah I know, the bottom end is for the other side, I grabbed the wrong drawing but hey, it has to be made anyway.
Paul[&o]
10-23-2007, 12:08 PM
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Wow! You get a real feel for the size of those gear when you see them sitting on a sheet of 8.5x11 paper [X(]
Nice job guys, can't wait to see what comes next.
Nice job guys, can't wait to see what comes next.
10-23-2007, 04:08 PM
#62
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
I didn't realize there was no size reference in the other shots, maybe you can get a better feel for the size from this shot. The wheel is 5.75 inches.
It's gonna be a brute!
Thanks for the good words everyone.
Paul
It's gonna be a brute!
Thanks for the good words everyone.
Paul
10-23-2007, 04:25 PM
#64
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Ha that's about right Sean -- start with a big block of aluminum and cut away everything that doesn't look like a 105 retract.
The rotation pins are 3/16 steel in bronze bushings. I think it will be adequate but there's only one way to find out!
Paul
The rotation pins are 3/16 steel in bronze bushings. I think it will be adequate but there's only one way to find out!
Paul
11-04-2007, 12:04 AM
#68
RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Paul,
You're not actually going to use those wheels are you? I mean you will get some rubber ones right??
Looks SWEET man! How long did it take you to make them?
If you take that plane to Top Gun, can I get a ride in it?
Les
You're not actually going to use those wheels are you? I mean you will get some rubber ones right??
Looks SWEET man! How long did it take you to make them?
If you take that plane to Top Gun, can I get a ride in it?
Les
11-07-2007, 01:55 PM
#69
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Les,
Things were getting heavy so I decided to use balsa tires. Should help to keep the rollout short, don't you think?
Paul
Things were getting heavy so I decided to use balsa tires. Should help to keep the rollout short, don't you think?
Paul
11-16-2007, 10:31 AM
#73
RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Paul, I'm glad I am not you, because I thought real hard for about 10 seconds about how to mount a cylinder and make it turn, and I gave up from overload having to think.
I am impressed and someday hope to benefit from your thinking about it
I am impressed and someday hope to benefit from your thinking about it
11-17-2007, 12:26 AM
#74
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
Got the cylinder mounted and working. I have a couple of options on the steering but it will take some trial and error.
It works with just 20 psi on the mockup; I wonder why it will take 110 psi when it's installed in the jet.
Notice I have more than 90 degrees available, probably up to 110 degrees or so. Nice to have that if you need it.
Paul
Short video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeBOnkfZ3i8
It works with just 20 psi on the mockup; I wonder why it will take 110 psi when it's installed in the jet.
Notice I have more than 90 degrees available, probably up to 110 degrees or so. Nice to have that if you need it.
Paul
Short video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeBOnkfZ3i8
11-19-2007, 10:02 PM
#75
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RE: It went Thud when I dropped it......
The mockup is done! The steering setup was copied from Lynn McCauley's B-58 gear - I'm sure there is another way to make it work but this one is proven.
Paul
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f8dkddfX6o
Paul
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f8dkddfX6o