Ok so after a couple of weeks of recovery (knock on wood it stays that way) ready to start an info thread on this. This is the first casting that will be headed off to Jason who will take over this thread soon enough for a formal set of instructions. For now just a few pics and some info on what has changed from the V3.1
So biggest change other than the reshaping of the upper fuselage is the addition of the "cheater" open/close mechanism. If your going to go all out and get a Mike Reader armature you will not need this. Basically it's the 2 L bracket parts with a short aluminum armature pipe, keeping the pipe hollow will allow for some wires if needed. The L bracket assembly is cast in High Density Resin and should be more than strong enough.
Armature cover detail, basically those funky detail parts that cover the ungly inner armature stuff. Basically will be a "plug" for when the wings are open.
For the first time that i know of, and a huge thanks to Isel, the correct phantom engine for Red 2 and Blue leader will be available, also the short turkey feathers on that option for the first time from me.
As with the V3 you will be able to order the correct engine combo by indicating to me if you want Red 1-Red 5, for those who don't know each one had a unique combo of the Sat V and phantom parts. Ie Red 2 has the 4 inner engines seen in grey in the pics, Red 5 has 4 of the one in tan, Red 2 has 4 Sat V cans with no bar, Red 1 is 4x Sat V with the bar etc etc.
Not pictured yet but i will also offer up the gear down version of the v4, fixed wing position closed with landing gear, gear has metal cast into it. I did a V3 that is esentially the same, will post some pics later.
Sure i am forgetting something but will update as i go along. Will start a JY thread soon.
thanks
mike
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So biggest change other than the reshaping of the upper fuselage is the addition of the "cheater" open/close mechanism. If your going to go all out and get a Mike Reader armature you will not need this. Basically it's the 2 L bracket parts with a short aluminum armature pipe, keeping the pipe hollow will allow for some wires if needed. The L bracket assembly is cast in High Density Resin and should be more than strong enough.
Armature cover detail, basically those funky detail parts that cover the ungly inner armature stuff. Basically will be a "plug" for when the wings are open.
For the first time that i know of, and a huge thanks to Isel, the correct phantom engine for Red 2 and Blue leader will be available, also the short turkey feathers on that option for the first time from me.
As with the V3 you will be able to order the correct engine combo by indicating to me if you want Red 1-Red 5, for those who don't know each one had a unique combo of the Sat V and phantom parts. Ie Red 2 has the 4 inner engines seen in grey in the pics, Red 5 has 4 of the one in tan, Red 2 has 4 Sat V cans with no bar, Red 1 is 4x Sat V with the bar etc etc.
Not pictured yet but i will also offer up the gear down version of the v4, fixed wing position closed with landing gear, gear has metal cast into it. I did a V3 that is esentially the same, will post some pics later.
Sure i am forgetting something but will update as i go along. Will start a JY thread soon.
thanks
mike