Peasant_Pilot

Updated Version, little bit beefier around the axle mount and more meat top side, aft of the main gear leg mount hole. 3d printed a prototype out of ABS and test fitted excellent. the mission was to gain a little more prop clearance and to be able to fit the bigger Tyres

Thanks Nev

Haven't forgotten about the Foxcon, have had a few things going on in the background, this is the new nose wheel fork I designed to accommodate the bigger Tyre and get a bit more clearance for the prop over the original one, attached are some renders and also a 3d printed prototype I knocked out through the night, fits the original front leg spot on and has nice clean clearance and should help with avoiding prop strikes. bandicam 2024-04-14 07-20-55-855.mp4 bandicam 2024-04-14 07-22-49-788.mp4

You could always cerakote the exhaust too if you are using mild steel. Mild steel has less tendency to crack too

I completely agree there

Freight never used to be terrible a few years back, but the prices have definitely been inflated and is ridiculous for the most part. There are a few suppliers here and there that are reasonable for smaller things, but the question still needs to be asked, what would we want to see more of available in Australia?

Good morning, I've been working on my own aircraft for a couple of years now and designing various parts and aircraft. i have found the road to be relatively difficult initially trying to source parts for aircraft builds/homebuilt etc. especially when compared to USA. Admittedly, everything is available but i have found more often than not, specialized items will need to be sourced from the USA. I do understand aviation in Australia doesn't have the following like it does over there, but it does get me wondering a few things. -What are some of the biggest parts or materials hurtles you have had -what would you like to see more readily available? -any particular material/parts you were unable to source? Cheers Rob

I think its the way to do it.

Appreciate the heads up and info mate

I might look a name/model name change, makes sense if someone has it already

the falco was one of the inspirations for drawing up my own, love the aircraft, always have.

I thoroughly enjoy all the reply's, comments and explanations from everyone. good to take it all in

Cheers mate, its my pick of the design choice too

Also, the tail i have enlarged slightly and have re designed the wing and wing roots

Ok so, life does what it does and happens....just like the rest of us. Have had a bit of time off so have been working on the Foxcon Project and have made some ground finally with the Valkyrie design, i had to become more efficient at CAD to finish the bits that were holding me up.....but.....i am nearly there with the final drawings and renders, also had to teach myself how to do the render artwork aswell but i have some pics here of the progress.