DarkJester Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Ok, I give... I have returned to the Revell F-101B Voodoo 1/72nd scale kit. Really like the kit, but I'm having issues. One of them is trying to determine what position the flaps are supposed to be in when they are extended. I have seen them in different configurations, from slightly open like a clam shell, to hanging down at almost a 45 degree angle. With the Kit parts, it seems like the only way to have them is extended all the way down, or cut the little triangle "feet" off and close them. Anybody got any info on this? I have googled it, and normally with the bird on the ground the flaps are closed. Sometimes the speed brakes are open and flaps closed, and sometimes everything is closed. Also, I seem to be missing any landing light pieces, did everybody make their own from sprue and clear glue? And there doesn't seem to be any apparent location to attach the main gear. I think I can see where everything attaches, but am not sure. AND the carpet monster ate the Flight control stick. But that's my fault.... Jester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Jester, F-101's had two flap positions - up or down. Flaps were down for takeoff and landing. My reference material doesn't state the flap angle when selected down, but I'm sure that information is out there. I've seen any number of photos with flaps up or down when parked, so the choice is yours. As to the landing gear having no "apparent" attachment point, there actually is if you look at the instructions (not saying you weren't). The attachment point sort of looks like an ellipse except that the ends are pointed and not rounded (like an ellipse would be). It's just flat but the retraction strut will offer more strength. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkJester Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks Tom. I'll look some more! Jester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks Tom. I'll look some more! Jester You can see that attachment point that I am referring to. It's sort of shaped like an eye. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yep, the 101 was one of the few jets with "up" or "down" options. The other notable one was (is) the B-52. No intermediate setting. It's zero or 40. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superheat Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This should help for flap amgle: Cheers, Another Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ham Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yep, the 101 was one of the few jets with "up" or "down" options. The other notable one was (is) the B-52. No intermediate setting. It's zero or 40. The F-15 is another that has "up/down" flaps. At least on the A, B, C, D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Of course there's something to be said for the cutting of little feet and the smooth look: notice the angle of the tail: not always, but sometimes..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 The F-15 is another that has "up/down" flaps. At least on the A, B, C, D The original proposal for the F-15 had no flaps. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nfiler Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 There is a lot more to be said for having them down as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I photographed a CF-101 at the Dayton Air Show in 1978 or '79 that had BRILLIANT orange indoor-outdoor carpeting on the floor of both cockpits. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I photographed a CF-101 at the Dayton Air Show in 1978 or '79 that had BRILLIANT orange indoor-outdoor carpeting on the floor of both cockpits. :)/> Ooh! I wonder if I still have some orange Funny Fur?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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