Martin Gay Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 All, A number of you are planning on fitting drop tanks to your models. To this end, Gordon is currently drawing up a generic drop tank that is in the region of 380mm long and 60mm diameter. When finished, this drawing will be made available in pdf format, on this thread, for fitting to your own pylons. Is this something that any of you would be interested in? Martin. Edited By Martin Gay on 13/01/2020 10:55:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sack Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I, for one, would be most interested, would the drawing include the pylons ? Don't suppose you can get a generic sidewinder pdf too ? Edited By David Sack on 13/01/2020 11:14:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 The drawing will show a generic pylon up to the bottom wing skin. You will need to add to the top of that to fit your release mechanism. As to a sidewinder drawing, that is available here: **LINK** Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sack Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Many thanks Martin. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Excellent idea guys, brilliant! Is it a built up tank!? Not more planking - surely!?!? #deathbyplanking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Balsa or ply ribs on a central keel infilled with foam. Cover with your preferred skinning method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon S Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 whats not to like about planking!?!?!?! I dream of planking!!!!! or is that just my warped nightmares?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If anyone wants the STL file sent over for the drop tank with the flat top, just ping me a message You'll need to add your own fins though as I'm too lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Andy, PM sent. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Crawford Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I too would be very interested in a PDF copy so as to build some external fuel tanks. Currently looking at the options of constructing the release system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Posted by Gordon S on 13/01/2020 13:05:04: whats not to like about planking!?!?!?! I dream of planking!!!!! or is that just my warped nightmares?!?!?! I always said you were odd Gordon! A couple of drop tanks built in balsa from Andy Meads 3D drawing. More details in my build blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Posted by Anthony Crawford on 19/01/2020 17:39:21: I too would be very interested in a PDF copy so as to build some external fuel tanks. Currently looking at the options of constructing the release system. Hi Anthony - sorry but I only have a 3D model of the tank. Maybe Chris can supply some profiles from his sliced version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yep I can do that if it's OK with Andy. I have already sent Martin and Gordon a copy of the DXF files for them modify and produce a PDF plan from so that may be appearing soon? If anyone would like a copy of the sliced plans please PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Drawings now with Gordon. 1 - Generic cylindrical drop tank for foam construction with fibreglass skin; 2 - Scale drop tank (thanks Andy and Chris) for foam construction with fibreglass skin; 3 - Scale drop tank for 2.5mm planked skin (as built by Chris). PDF expected soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Excellent stuff guys, looking forward to seeing the drawings, I'm ready to go with design #2 - just cutting some pylons tonight in readiness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Crawford Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks guys for all the advice regarding the fuel tanks. I will wait for the PDF in due course. Cheers Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Drop tank version 1 drawing completed - just needs converting to pdf and the size checking as TurboCAD seems to reduce the pdf in size! Also 1:10 scale Sidewinder missile drawing completed. Same conversion to be completed! Not much longer to wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Sidewinder 1:10 scale and pylon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Generic round drop tank 1:10 scale: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 If anyone wants a pdf copy of the drawings please pm me your email address. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Scale "Flat Top" drop tank drawing to follow. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Crawford Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Martin, PM sent. Many thanks Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Flat top scale-ish drop tank. Two versions available. One is for foam/fibreglass construction and the other is for 2.5mm planked finish. Many thanks to Andy Meade and Chris Barlow for their input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 To all that have sent me a PM, check your emails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon S Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 If anyone needs scale drawings for other types of missiles, pse let either Martin G or myself know. We have a few in the 'Geek files' & can rescale if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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