Hagoth
Sr Member
Hi everyone, new to this forum even though I have stalked it for quite some time. I must say there is an impressive amount of talent here. I hope my contributions are considered worthy. I've been out of the modeling stage for way too long and it's time to step back into it. I have way too many 3D creations just begging to become physical manifestations.
I want to introduce my latest project (inspired in part by some X-wing related threads here) to create a better mechanism for operating the S-foils on X-Wing models. Specifically my old MPC 1:48 scale X-wing. The wing pivot mechanism was wonky to begin with as the wings can rock in the body as well as independently from each other. Plus you can see right through the model. After many years of display they are sagging. Time for an upgrade.
The goal of this project was to create a mechanism that would eliminate the rocking and wobble, fix the sagging, synchronize the wings opening and closing and lock them in position either opened or closed. On top of that I wanted the mechanism to be completely contained in the existing model wing box and be manual or motor operated. Beyond that the mechanism would be scalable for 1:35 and 1:24 versions.
The projected name is PM-1A. Here are the results so far:
http://hagoth.wix.com/the-brass-ball#!pm-1a/cjex
I'm interested in feedback on the concept so far in general, however, in particular from anyone who has an old 1:48 MPC X-Wing since this will eventually become a kit for it.
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney
I want to introduce my latest project (inspired in part by some X-wing related threads here) to create a better mechanism for operating the S-foils on X-Wing models. Specifically my old MPC 1:48 scale X-wing. The wing pivot mechanism was wonky to begin with as the wings can rock in the body as well as independently from each other. Plus you can see right through the model. After many years of display they are sagging. Time for an upgrade.
The goal of this project was to create a mechanism that would eliminate the rocking and wobble, fix the sagging, synchronize the wings opening and closing and lock them in position either opened or closed. On top of that I wanted the mechanism to be completely contained in the existing model wing box and be manual or motor operated. Beyond that the mechanism would be scalable for 1:35 and 1:24 versions.
The projected name is PM-1A. Here are the results so far:
http://hagoth.wix.com/the-brass-ball#!pm-1a/cjex
I'm interested in feedback on the concept so far in general, however, in particular from anyone who has an old 1:48 MPC X-Wing since this will eventually become a kit for it.
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney
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