Super Mystere-Yoav's version in 1/30 scale

[MacSongLi]

Isaac,

I shocked that with all the attention to the speed brakes, you didn't make the control surfaces separate?

You're doing a magnificent job on this model.

Gary

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by MacSongLi

Isaac,

I shocked that with all the attention to the speed brakes, you didn't make the control surfaces separate?

You're doing a magnificent job on this model.

Gary

I was thinking of separating the control surfaces, but they are very tight and I never seen pics of them in any position other than neutral. Same with the flaps. Always tucked in other than landing.


The horizontal stabs are all moving, so nothing to separate.


Isaac

[Isaac]

I decided to make the rear of the housing for the brake parachute out of wood.



I turned it on my mini lathe


painted it



The assembly


and applied to the tail.



Looks great

[Isaac]

finally got the air brakes corrected and Yaron provided me with the test pieces which he will upload shortly.

So here are the parts


and assembled


I added small pieces of wood to the hinges to add a bit of strength when deployed




and now all 3 versions


and a dry fit to the plane.




the actuators will be added later on.


Many thanks to Yaron. Well done !



Isaac

[yrn_n]

You're welcome

Here's air brakes file.
It suits the Israeli and French versions.

john: Can you upload the file to your site?

[McTschegsn]

Thank you Yaron. Great work and nice stuff to have

[chicharrero]

Thanks, Yaron

[Isaac]

Just to recap.

The cockpit tub is a one piece part


It is then slipped into the cut out on the fuselage and fits nicely in place



Here is the ejection seat major assemblies


and assembled


( small arm rests were added later )


dry fit in the cockpit



Isaac

[Isaac]

The area behind the ejection seat head rest is open as the model is designed with the canopy closed. However, since I opened it up, I added an additional frame made of card ( double thickness ) painted flat black and added some details


here it is


also, test fit the canopy hinge rear arm


and more pics with details added. I am sure there could be more accurate stuff placed there.



Isaac

[McTschegsn]

Very nice cockpit Isaac. Very well done!