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    Hi there,
    I am trying to create a support that allow to change the angle of the model during the game to simulate the effect position in the maneuvre.
    I tried with some lego components, and than with a 3D printable model of a joint ball connection.
    At the end I have found these pearls (to make necklace) that fit perfectly on the plane pin.
    Now I'll print some sockets fixable on the support and I hope to came back with an appreciable result sooner as possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrashCraig View Post
    Very creative Andrea
    ^^^^^
    What he said.

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    Nice idea with Lego part. Here is something for inspiration:

    https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...ghlight=gimbal

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    A first experimentClick image for larger version. 

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    Yes �� I see it. Just try to avoid model modification.
    In effect you can add the neodymium joint just to a section stand.
    Very nice indeed, and elegant.

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    Yes, that is the way I (and many others) did it. Saw one stand peg in a half and place the magnet and ball there. That way you do not need to modity the plane in any way.

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    Looks good Andrea!

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    Its a good idea....

    but - if critics are allowed - (for me) they are (when turning) not in the middle point of the base anymore. (For me) the radius is too huge around the center.
    But this is only my personal opinion

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    If you cut one peg in half, and attach the ball to the upper half and the magnet to the lower half, the plane is MUCH nearer to the centre of the base.

    Also, heavier planes will not slip over - using an entire peg above the ball, the plane model is so far from the fulcrum point that the magnet sometimes is not strong enough to hold the banking plane in place.

    When I first started using gimbal mounts, I cut the peg off the model with a Dremel, then drilled a dent in the plane and glued the ball directly to the aircraft; this kept the plane model directly over the fulcrum.
    It looked great!
    The problem appeared when my collection ballooned in size - I simply couldn't get enough magnet gimbles to provide one ball and one magnet for every single plane.
    Secondly, any plane I sold needed to be accompanied by a manet peg. It just became too expensive (and too much work cutting off all of those pegs).
    Last edited by Flying Helmut; 01-11-2023 at 05:31.
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    Recently I obtained from Amazon a box of 6mm ring magnets. The center hole is 3mm which is perfect for a .177 caliber BB (steel ball used in small caliber air guns). Works great, but I think the printed ball joint is more elegant.

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    You are right! ... Your opinion is also my.
    I could connect the plane directly on the ball ... improving the effect reducing the radius, just I would avoid to damage the plane.
    I have bought the magnets also. Just exploring the plastic joint because if I am able to print a transparent I could eliminate the metal joint from the profile.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Larry R. View Post
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    Recently I obtained from Amazon a box of 6mm ring magnets. The center hole is 3mm which is perfect for a .177 caliber BB (steel ball used in small caliber air guns). Works great, but I think the printed ball joint is more elegant.
    Beautiful!



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