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Re: Request for help: bomber gun turrets
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lugnet.build.military
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Fri, 21 Sep 2001 23:32:02 GMT
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Glad to have been a help, I spent some more time on it the other day, but I
couldn't find a design that was compact, and worked, glad you found a
solution though!
Can't wait to see the final product!
-Geordan-
In lugnet.build.military, William R. Ward writes:
> In lugnet.build.military, Geordan Hankinson writes:
> > Here's my idea, use this helicopter windscreen:
> > http://guide.lugnet.com/set/6482
> > and position it so that the two stud indentations are facing forward, or 90
> > degrees almost, for the round thing on the side, use a 4 x 4 dish attached
> > to something, and it will hold the general shape,
> > Then plug the guns in to the bottom of the cockpit,
>
> I was able to get the helicopter windscreen to work the way you suggested -
> thanks!
>
> Instead of the 4x4 dish, though, I used the "Windscreen 5 x 2 x 1 &
> 2/3": http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=6070
> I was able to mount it using SNOT techniques at about a 60 degree angle so that
> the "bend" is at the widest point. The overall shape is a hexagon. You'll see
> when I post the pics of the finished product...
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> Another tricky bit was the observation window under the nose. I used the same
> type of windscreen, mounted upside-down.
>
> I'm waiting on a BrickBay order (from Australia, so who knows when it'll get
> here), and then hopefully I can get to the point where I will feel comfortable
> posting pictures.
>
> --Bill.
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