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Post by shadowgunner on Oct 12, 2011 13:36:45 GMT 9
We are going to replicate the arresting hook for 0086 on display at PCAM. We have the shoe and are going to use mild steel (since it is not necessary to be functional). Attached is a photo of the mount. Was there some kind of fairing around the mount? If anyone has a detailed photo or drawing of the mount it would be helpful. Thank You all. Attachments:
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Post by Mark O on Oct 12, 2011 14:12:20 GMT 9
Ahhh! Dang it. Last time I was down at Kelly I got this photo of the business end of the hook, but none of the connection point! Maybe it will help some, and I'll keep looking. Mark  |
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Post by Mark O on Oct 12, 2011 14:35:38 GMT 9
This might help a bit. I zoomed in on another shot I took of 57-2533 at Kelly. This is a B-model, but looks the same as far as I can tell. I actually dug out one of my Monogram 1/48 scale plastic kits to look at that just now as well, but it's not quite like this photo. I'll take a photo in the morning to show you. I'll keep looking for some real photos too. Mark  |
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Post by shadowgunner on Oct 12, 2011 14:58:08 GMT 9
Thanks for the pix friend. It's a start. BTW thanks for those delightful pix of the gunpod; those were great.
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Post by Jim on Oct 13, 2011 1:37:55 GMT 9
There was no fairing per se for the attach point as you can see in Marks last photo, in fact you can see the head of that monstorous bolt. I believe that bolt is about an inch thick!!!!!!!!! The Old Sarge
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Post by Mark O on Oct 13, 2011 4:39:47 GMT 9
Glad to help with those photos! Well, I figured out why I was confused looking at that model last night. It was an F-102!  Yea, somehow F-102 parts got into an F-106 box! I have a bunch of unfinished kits, and sometimes have pulled three or four out at the same time to look. Now I have to find the F-102 box that probably has F-106 parts in it! Anyway, I grabbed a real F-106 kit. This is the Monogram (Revell) kit. It actually looks pretty darn good when you compare it to the real thing! In fact, the detail on these kits are really fantastic. Check these out. That sure looks like the bolt Jim mentioned on the left side of the arresting hook in photo 2. (The pins on top are just for attaching it to the rest of the model. Compare to the holes in photo 1.) Anyway, the search continues... Mark   |
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Post by Mark O on Oct 13, 2011 6:42:17 GMT 9
Here's a new video on You Tube. Original test footage of 451 testing the arresting hook. I broadened my search to include the term "tailhook", and found this.
It's silent, in black and white, and 11:17 of slow motion. All it shows is the hook engaging the barrier. It is video I've never seen, however, so that's cool. Honestly though, it's pretty boring.
Mark
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Post by shadowgunner on Oct 13, 2011 7:51:56 GMT 9
cool vid Mark. However, check out vid #F-575 F-106 Six Shooter Evaluation. Now that was exciting to me! Thanks for the link. they also have some other vids of interest.
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Post by Gene on Oct 13, 2011 8:30:21 GMT 9
 took this from bird at tcm museum...notice quick release pin... |
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Post by Gene on Oct 13, 2011 8:33:23 GMT 9
 a couple of feet back from the hook is this connection... |
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Post by Mark O on Oct 13, 2011 8:47:27 GMT 9
Nice photos Gene! Did you get one of the forward connection? I just found this one from the "Sawyer Six" someone else took and posted on a modeling site. It's not to bad actually! (If you click on the photo to open it in a separate window, then enlarge it to around 200%, it actually provides some good detail.) Mark  |
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Post by Gene on Oct 13, 2011 9:02:54 GMT 9
i got one...but the phone wont let me send ... new phone on the way... will try again tommorrow...
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Post by Gene on Oct 14, 2011 3:07:08 GMT 9
 the bolt end...  |
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Post by Jim on Oct 14, 2011 6:27:46 GMT 9
Wow what a picture, from a phone no less. I've got a 300.00 camera that isn't half that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Gene on Oct 14, 2011 6:31:12 GMT 9
you should the the resolution from my microwave oven... :rofl just kidding...im surprised to... |
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Post by Mark O on Oct 14, 2011 9:35:33 GMT 9
you should the the resolution from my microwave oven...  just kidding...im surprised to... Stop it! You're the only guy I know here who has the title "Photographer" in his signature/avatar! I have complete confidence that it's the photographer, not the equipment! I ought to know, as I've spent enough money on cameras in my lifetime!! (Of course, even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then! I mean me - not you!!) Excellent shots! Mark |
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Post by shadowgunner on Oct 14, 2011 10:09:21 GMT 9
Wow guys. Love the help from you all. The pix are great and the response is amazing. Should be able to get'er done now.
This is why I hang out here. What a great bunch of folks and the knowledge depth seems unlimited.
:thanks :thanks :salute
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Post by marv2 on Oct 14, 2011 10:29:12 GMT 9
Gene, The "quick release pin" you refered to is actually a pin to hold the tail hook in place and prevent dropping it on teh ground. If you look at Erv's 106 site on aircraft and look at 59003 there is a good picture from the rear of the plane that shows the remove before flight streamer. Also of possible interest is the connection, the dark piece between the hook and the airframe is actually a piece of hard rubber material. Marv2 |
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Post by Mark O on Oct 14, 2011 10:59:31 GMT 9
Good point Marv2! I was thinking about how to make that part in 1/48 scale, as it is not part of the kit!
Hmmm?
Mark
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Post by Gene on Oct 14, 2011 11:14:56 GMT 9
kool...thanks for the update...
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