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Sand Shark AH-1F Cobra V2
Chapter 3 of 15
M261 Rocket Tube Igniters
Sep 19, 2022
These are metal tabs that lock in the rockets and send electrical current to ignite their launch during flight. They are 19 tiny igniters per launch tube (38 total) and they're almost impossible to build by hand accurately. This is why nobody builds them and you never see them in military scale models, yet they add so much to the visual complexity and scale enhancement of the model. So I decided to give it a try and they turned out surprisingly well.
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Hi Patrick, we will up the size limit on videos. As for posting, we have an “Other Scale” category under which you can choose Len Mount (but not the specific model).
Hey Patrick, we bumped the upload limit and it appears that you've taken full advantage! This video looks great! Of course, the subject matter helps. ; )
I understand native video streaming adds to the server expense. But I think it's a crucial feature to reduce usability friction. Hope you negotiated a good deal with a CDN such as Akamai:) Alternatively, you could allow embedding FB video, where most scale videos are already hosted.
Often overlooked but always appreciated!!
That looks excellent Patrick
You do great work Patrick !!
very Realistic wow
Very nice machine !
Motion including arms is awesome, I find it realistic. Must be very visible in flight. Well done!
It was a static display project, I've never flown it with the outboard passenger. His seat- the ammo bay door is supported by 2 tension cables, therefore not a rigid platform. I'm afraid he'll be bouncing up and down during flight, too risky.
How heavy is this bird now?
29.5 lb flight weight.
Nice build, specially the CG optimized Lipo position. Impressive features at the front gun.