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I took this shot from the rear turret of a B-24 (Witchcraft, 2017). The hydraulic lines are routed uniquely depending on the aircraft and position, so you might have an extra clue there. *edit: haha you beat me to it!

Found the Type Certificate Data Sheet for it (here). It is eligible for use on the Ham Standard 23D40, 23D30, 23DX 3 bladed hubs. Max takeoff limits are 600HP @ 1500 RPM, which seems heavy and slow moving. They were upgraded later with cold-worked shanks and shot-peened surfaces for longer...

I agree. Sutts was just looking for a way to collaborate with others on his project. This thread would work just fine though as someone else noted.

Nice work Dave. There's a handful of images online showing large portions of the interior fuselage in black primer. Behind the interest there's always the sobering fact that airmen died. Would love to visit there someday.

For a shear nut like that, it is common to see either way on US planes (Fig 7-7). I guess it depends on who you work for as a mechanic. ;) I've seen the AN320's used a lot as well and in those cases I would use the alternate (as in Fig7-7). Did the British use stainless steel on their cotter...

I agree with FlyboyJ, that is definitely for an aircraft. You can even see where the rivet tails were imprinted around the holes where they pulled through. The oval stamp also looks like a British QC stamp. The ink might have been corrosive, but looks stamped. Metal stamping on aluminum...

Hi Schweik, The video is from Cliffs of Dover (I'm working with my squad mates near Cap Gris Nez, France). Dev work is being done by Team Fusion Simulations under contract with 1C. They recently acquired access to the source code to improve on it. If you wait for a steam sale, one purchase...

Sick day today. Got the drawing done for the Spitty's gooseneck yesterday. Between power naps o_O, I'll be cutting out raw materials for welding.

Hi all, There are several options for sims catering to different users. Here's a (very subjective) run-through of what I have tried: Warthunder: Very arcade but most popular. Also draws a more immature crowd. Free engine but addons cost $$$. DCS: Requires a fancier computer rig. VR available...

I've seen that dataplate. ;)

Just looking at it some more, the key to finding whether or not it is British or American would be the hardware securing the cable guards. Particularly the thread pitch and the nut design. The pulleys are standard US issue, but may have been used later by the UK. The British wartime pulleys...

Nice find! I agree with Adler. That is definitely an aircraft control pulley and bracket made for a ~45-90 degree change (typically forward of the aileron, at the wing root or where there's a change in direction). A lot of times the flight control loop will rip out as a unit when the cable rips...

Here's some 2018 progress: Fully functioning elevator trim gauge (potentiometer/servo) with glass window. Gear indicator in progress. Dunlop flap lever: 5C-543 A.M. switch: Made this momentary to work better for simming. I'll be making other types as well. Spade Grip progress: Not...

Hi all, I volunteered a few times on a B-17 restoration in Illinois some 16 years ago. Wish I could have gone more. I'm working on a Spitfire 1:1 sim pit and also picked up drawings. Lately, I've just been making gauges and switches as they are more manageable. I have a few sheet metal frames...

Nice! Now you need to hook all that stuff up to a flight sim. Nice project.