Originally Posted by
dionysusbacchus
Yes she's got a hook!
Started with a simple drawing and some double sided copper clad PC board, .040.
The larger brass tube is soldered to the servo lever, this keeps it centered. The tiny brass tube will be soldered to the PC board hook supports when the time comes.
I used Hysol to glue in the hook supports.
To remove the hatch the pushrod will be disconnected from the servo located in the front of the aircraft and the inner yellow pushrod pulled out of the plane.
Should look the part all painted up!
Nice work it look awesome I've been looking one for my F-18F if you don't mine can you measure the tail hook please I'll send you a pm and ask a few mor questions.
Damo