Martin06 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Hello, I'm going to build a 1/72 F6F-5K and I have a question about its cockpit, because I don't think a remote controled drone has a normal cockpit with a seat and belts etc... So my question is: do those drones had a normal cockpit or a ''cannibalized'' cockpit? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Sometimes they were use in pilot controlled mode, so majority of instruments should be on place, I think (but it is only mine guess) Regards J-W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 There is a nice option for the Korean War: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/F6F-5K_drone_USS_Boxer_Aug1952.jpg and the model: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21603181@N08/20021918429/in/photolist-2npeBJe-GyfxD5-Cxmcgp-wvgyNa-wMJGLk-rjm3fo-qF187s-pq85Vy-qjQ1px-pQV7CG-pQSckm-pQQ8WH-q862i8-pr9Dfr-pqSoun-p9EJt6-nwLe7m-i5rG2u-catQh1-9BoMbC modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I believe the pilot was used for taxiing the aircraft into take-off position and then he got out. He would probably have to monitor the aircraft until then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin06 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 ok thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Fairey Firefly drones appeared to retain all [most ?] of their normal cockpit equipment. No doubt others too. Always struck me as strange......... Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 They were perfectly capable of being "manually operated"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Turtle Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 The conversions had instruments and controls for post-maintenance check flights and to ferry them to another location if required. Also see https://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2009/11/f6f-drones.html The bigger, purpose-built drones line the TDN and TDR also had rudimentary cockpits for the same purpose. Also see http://evanflys.com/tdr-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 19:14, JWM said: Sometimes they were use in pilot controlled mode, so majority of instruments should be on place, I think (but it is only mine guess) Regards J-W I believe the above is a trainer, not a drone . Wulfman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Turtle Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wulfman said: I believe the above is a trainer, not a drone . Wulfman Not all aircraft painted yellow are trainers. This F6F-3 has been modified with a raised tail wheel and the remote-control antenna arrangement, the exterior changes for converting it to a drone. The marking on the vertical fin is X-2, probably identifying it as the second conversion for test and evaluation. The marking on the cowling is a bee (specifically a drone) festooned with antennas. Edited August 17, 2022 by Tailspin Turtle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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