Harold Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looking good.Julien Thanks Julien, I will be doing come carving on it today. I will try to get the rails into a slot on the back of the pan. I have the headbox slotted into to rails, but still need to pull it all together. Cheers, Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I did a little work on the MK4 seat while casting re-stock. I have all three parts molded into one now. I ignore the top part, it will be filled with the para pack later. I still need to add a lot more details and the belts and buckles. Cheers, Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Pencil me in for a set when they're ready please. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 They are looking good mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Does this help a bot with the para packs? Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Yes, I have it in my folder now. I will add the 'chute today. It will be made of Apoxie Sculpt and carved into shape. Cheers, Harold Edited February 9, 2012 by Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I found this on ebay...would this be a good reference for the MK4 chute? It says they think it was for the MK4 or MK5. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-Aircraft-Marti...=item1e698715cd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Could well be, nice find. The Flight global article lists a "horseshoe" shaped parachute container. Even thought they cut the seat down to make a "lightweight" one I cant see them making a whole new parachute harness/pack etc. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Could well be, nice find.The Flight global article lists a "horseshoe" shaped parachute container. Even thought they cut the seat down to make a "lightweight" one I cant see them making a whole new parachute harness/pack etc. Julien I am thinking the same thing. Maybe that is why the 'chute pack looks out of proportion on the Sea Venoms pan. It looks bigger in the photos.... I have no measurements to go by, but I eyeballed it a bit. I shortened the rails somewhat so that the proportions of the seat looks fairly close. Edited February 9, 2012 by Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I found this on ebay...would this be a good reference for the MK4 chute? It says they think it was for the MK4 or MK5.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-Aircraft-Marti...=item1e698715cd No I'm trying to get five minutes to lift a seat out of ours so I can photograph it but I can tell you it does not look like the evil bay item. And its the wrong colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 NoI'm trying to get five minutes to lift a seat out of ours so I can photograph it but I can tell you it does not look like the evil bay item. And its the wrong colour. Fantastic.....that is exactly what I need, Plus the area behind the seats would be nice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Best I've got at the moment Working on the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Thank you thank you thank you. Edited February 9, 2012 by Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I am thinking the same thing. Maybe that is why the 'chute pack looks out of proportion on the Sea Venoms pan.It looks bigger in the photos.... I have no measurements to go by, but I eyeballed it a bit. I shortened the rails somewhat so that the proportions of the seat looks fairly close. Harold. The pic from Flight Global is the first installation of the seat into the SV and lists the problems they had getting seats in there. I would go as far as to say the the para packs there for the first installation are direct from the MK4 you found the link to, as they look like that and not as per Danielles pics. The pic above looks more like what standard in service pics? Does this make sense?? Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Harold.The pic from Flight Global is the first installation of the seat into the SV and lists the problems they had getting seats in there. I would go as far as to say the the para packs there for the first installation are direct from the MK4 you found the link to, as they look like that and not as per Danielles pics. The pic above looks more like what standard in service pics? Does this make sense?? Julien I understand what you are saying. I have a few photos showing a rather fat para pack, not as "svelte" as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I understand what you are saying. I have a few photos showing a rather fat para pack, not as "svelte" as this one. Dad said when they were first looking at getting WZ-895 back in the air on the RAN Historic flight they took the seats and chute packs down to RAAF Sale to look at overhauling them. The RAAF said yes they could do the seats as they were almost identical to the seats in a MB-326H Macchi (the seat frames were different but 895's were ok and the later seat hardware would fit)but the chutes were massively different. I'd think the one on Evilbay is a MK-4 out of a Macchi or such. Clear as mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Dad said when they were first looking at getting WZ-895 back in the air on the RAN Historic flight they tookthe seats and chute packs down to RAAF Sale to look at overhauling them. The RAAF said yes they could do the seats as they were almost identical to the seats in a MB-326H Macchi (the seat frames were different but 895's were ok and the later seat hardware would fit)but the chutes were massively different. I'd think the one on Evilbay is a MK-4 out of a Macchi or such. Clear as mud That makes some kind of sense...I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Here is a scan of the seat in progress. I got a little done on it, much more to add and some corrections to do yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 They are coming along well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 They are coming along well! Thanks, but so much more to do... Slowly, but surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Something else it needs... The left wheel is the one I am working on, it still needs the bolts and valve stem. I had to figure out a way of getting the concave shape on the inner rim. I used the back side of the kit rim (after casting a copy) I then dropped layer after layer of floor polish. (NOT Future) I slowly swirled it around and let each drop dry. Then added another drop (layer) swirling it around again. It worked perfectly. I cast it after it completely dried. Then I hogged out the center and added a the middle plate. I will drill that out and add details later. The shape of the tire and tread will be refined as well. Cheers, Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Might be useful From the Vol 1, wheel nut and locking assembly and the brake unit on the back of the wheel. Apologies for putting the copyright crap on everything but I'm starting to get a mite annoyed with some who like to tea leaf my stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Perfect!!! Do you have any photos of the back side? The drawing helps, but would like to see what is seen with the leg in the way. Thanks as always, Harold Edited February 15, 2012 by Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Everything but that bit I'm afraid. I can take more pics next time I'm down there if you can wait 3 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Everything but that bit I'm afraid.I can take more pics next time I'm down there if you can wait 3 weeks? Sure, three weeks is just fine. This is a project that I am doing while casting re-stock. So, it will take a while to do. Thanks as always, Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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