Recent content by Jim MacDonald

Thanks for the info Shinpachi and Michael. Mac

Can anybody tell me the length of a single propeller blade from an A6M2-21, A6M3-22/32 and of one from an A6M5. I know the diameter of the props, but I'm looking for the length of single blades. TIA, Mac

Hi Tom, Thanks for the info. Sounds like you have a real interesting job and are in a good win-win situation to boot. Your job helps you with your hobby and your hobby has improved your abilities at work. If I can teach myself 1% of Solidworks I'll be doing pretty good. Actually though...

Tom, Thanks for your reply. I sent this link to my Nephew. He is very much into 3D printing and was blown away by your work. He'd like to know what printer you are using? Your reply also piqued my curiosity on what you do for a living. I'm looking forward to see more of your work. I'm currently...

Wow, what an awesome project. The amount of work that you've put into it and the amount of detail is incredible. Please keep us posted as you continue your work. Mac

Douglas TBD Devastator. Mac

Thanks, MiTasol. I'll definitely be able to use it. I appreciate the help. Mac

Thanks again, Max Mac

Thanks for taking the time to help me out, Max. I appreciate it. Are the dimensions you quoted for the 12 or 21? Mac

Does anybody know if there are any engineering drawings with dimensions or manuals available for the Sakae 12 and Sakae 21 engines? TIA, Mac

Just saw this image from Post #104 from Jul 2010 and wanted to thank you, Shinpachi. I've been trying to figure out how the cutout for the fuselage frames & how the stringers were attached for a long time now & this clears that up perfectly. I'm still in the planning stages for modifying a...

Is it known for sure that the "Unit" insignia is in fact a unit insignia and not just nose art that that particular crew added to their plane? Is there photos of more than one plane with the same insignia on it? Not all nose art was of the Vargas variety. Mac

I'm really sorry to hear about this, Hugh. Hopefully the legal advice you get will help you resolve this mess in your favor. I've purchased ordinate packages from you in the past and although I haven't used them yet (too many projects and not enough time) I was hoping to do so again with the...

Here's the accident report for the first accident mentioned in the first page of the Ship's Log. Mac And here's the accident report for the crash photo and the 2nd page from the Ship's Log. I have to wonder what the Radioman Cote was feeling about his pilot after two crashes in less than two...

Huh??