Hey Martin PBM-5A Mariner work in progess for FSX SP2???
Hey Martin PBM-5A Mariner work in progess for FSX SP2???
Does anyone know how the nose gear works? From what I understand, it's supposed to just rotate backwards into the compartment, but it doesn't fit when the suspension's fully extended, unless pulled forwards (Then it fits perfectly). I have no way of proving or disproving this theory, does anyone?
PBM-5A Payware or Freeware???
Maty12, What are you doing?
Great looking work et awesome project, Maty
Payware or freeware - does it really matter with so much serious work going on in there?
The willingness to go back to scratch on items such as the props you mentioned, appears to separate the men from the boys.
Don't let yourself be 'rushed'.
Bravo, Sir!
Wish I could help you out with the nose gear mechanism, but I'm sure all your research will pay off.
Most men often say what they think!
An honest man usually means what he says!
A gentleman always says what he means!
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A fool is not he who asks a simple question, but he who would simply have its asking denied. (Richards 2012)
Just gonna leave a list of reference that would be helpful (If anyone finds it or has it lying around):
-Any interior pictures of the PBM-1, PBM-3C/D/S or PBM-5/5G/5S/5S-2;
-Any interior pictures taken inside 122071's main hull, aft hull and tail section;
-Flight manual for the PBM-1, PBM-3C/D/S or PBM-5S/5a;
-Any article or schematic of the PBM-1 or PBM-5a;
-Any story involving a PBM;
-Any advice/information on the PBM from personal experience.
For now, I'm facing a nightmare (No pun intended) solidifying the interior.
Project Good!!!
PBM-5A Mariner When Release date??
Maty,
Based on these pics (even though the oleos are compressed) I see no issue with the gear folding rearwards.
The side view shows a decent length of door opening.
As you can see by the attached pics, the pivot point is just above the door opening making for a very short swing back.
How much oleo extension did you model? My guess is that the oleo maximum animated movement is about 1/2 the height of the tire.
Glad you're helping me out. Did not know those were called oleos. I do think I exaggerated their length, but only because pictures of the plane post take off seem to show them extending quite a lot:
Edit: I found out what the problem was, turns out I hadn't opened the gear doors enough, and they were my reference point.
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