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I may not be understanding. So, here is my reasoning: The space in the valk is 20mm from the pink line to the center of the wing pivots, therefore the gear is 20mm long to the center of the notches. This way I dont have to dig below the pink line as i did at the tail of the valk (I had to dig below the pink line we are measuring 20mm from). But honestly, i dont think it matters, as long as the gear fits in the space, final adjustments need to be made when connecting to wings.

The notch is at 20mm. Centered to the wing points. You can center it where ever you like. What really matters is how evenly it connects to the wings. In my actual model I was grabbing the wings a bit below center. But I also dug below the line to get a full wing opening. It was hand-made, so it required an iterative process until I got it right. It can only be perfected with a CAD drawing with gears, which Xigfrid doesn't do. Overall, this new gear fits the 20mm distance centered at the notch. It is also balanced on both sides, flat, and made with one piece with clean notches. All of which will make it many times better than my hand made one. Mine also got bent during testing multiple times, so while it started out smooth, it ended up jerky. There are 18th century watch makers turning over in their graves.

I dont understand your comment. Please rephrase with what you are suggesting.

Doesnt hurt to get your view. These are the dimensions. Based on your measurements, we are good.

Thanks Nzeod. The gear is in Xigfrid's shop if anyone feels adventurous.

Xigfrid is 3D designing the gear to put on Shapeways to give it smoother balance. Could someone with an open valk, or two (ahem...Nzeod), measure the inside of these points please?

Those are cool. Do you have references for how they are installed? I also found this cheap alternative to those expensive flight decks that comes with a Trumpeter 1/72 SU-33 Flanker D. Hobby Search seems to have them in stock for ¥6,000. Any comments on their quality?

I have an improved video for you guys.

This is the "Not 1/1 GU-11 Gunpod" And it costs a lot less.

Thanks Xigfrid. That's very kind of you. Funny thing is, I'm in awe of your work. No idea how you do it!

A true junk yard dog. Love it.

That's sneaky

Sorry my video sucked... I need to redo it in widescreen and daylight. And more close in for quality.

Hmm.... I have the exact same nail polish. But I recommend nail lacquer, it's even tougher. I'm always in the make-up aisle to find stuff. A powder brush is very wide and soft for cleaning your models. And don't forget the nail file blocks and tweezers.

Mixed response in my house: My 8-yr old says he likes fast wings going "Zoooooom!". And my wife wants to know how I will conceal the brown and yellow wires...

That sucks. I though it has a hinge. How did you fix yours? And what the heck is that armored battle valk in the background?

Hope you all like it. It's dedicated to you...