part ID help

[faustus100]

Just was wondering if anyone has been able to even make out what this part might look like? I've never seen any hi res shots of it and I think it's a key missing part. Not asking for an id,just a clear pic!

 

[propcollector]

This is from the 5 footer,,,looks like it is missing in these pics!!! it looks to be a square looking part

 

[faustus100]

I'm obviously aware what model it's from as well as being aware it's missing. Just was wondering if anyone has a clear pic so I can I'd it. Perhaps an early archive pic.

 

[imurme]

Ya, that part must have gone missing pretty early on...here are the best I've got...

 

[faustus100]

Yeah it was gone long ago. But it's in such a pivotal spot. Thanks ,your pic is a lot better than mine. Maybe we can figure it out. I'm surprised it hasn't driven some of you Falcon enthusiasts crazy lol.

 

[rbeach84]

Could it be one of these? Found on the side of the cockpit tube, I believe. You'd need some sizing measurements to be certain.
R/ Robert

 

[faustus100]

Judging by the general shape my guess would be no. But thanks for the info.

 

[MXM]

Its from the Lesalle

 

[faustus100]

Wow thanks MXM! The Lesalle? Don't think I know that kit. Is it a Tamiya? Any other info you can provide will be greatly appreciated!

 

[eagle1]

I think MXM means the Aurora 39 Lasalle hearse?.
I checked a kit scan & I don't see it there, but I could be wrong.

 

[faustus100]

I thought so too. Where did you see the scan?

 

[eagle1]

I just googled it & searched in images, one comes up, not overly clear, but I'm just not seeing the part jump out at me.

 

[faustus100]

Yeah Eagle I just checked it as well. I don't see a match. Maybe he means some other kit. Care to chime in MXM?

 

[rbeach84]

The Aurora '39 LaSalle Hearse doesn't seem to have any parts of that size & configuration (the height is only roughly twice the height of the piping that runs up to it...) as in a general "T" shape. I thought an engine accessory but a '39 doesn't have much. Perhaps another LaSalle kit is what he is referencing...
R/ Robert

 

[faustus100]

Ummm yeah thanks for that info Robert.
MXM are you talking abou something else or is this just a guess?

 

[Junk Pilot]

This photo might not help too much other than showing the area up close of the part in question which might help to identify it.

 

[faustus100]

On my buildup I've replaced the part with one of my own chosing,but a clear pic would be nice. I'm sure if we had one we could I'd it immediately. It just seems strange that there are no clear pics of it anywhere.

 

[Junk Pilot]

Is it clear enough to see on the original MPC Falcon box top?

 

[Mike J.]

Wouldn't be a three-bladed propellor hub, would it? Did they use any aircraft models on the Falcon?

 

[faustus100]

Lol I thought of that also JP and I still can't make it out.