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PM-1A - Development progress
Rendering of the proposed mechanism for the 1:48 scale MPC X-Wing. Closed position with wing place holders shown.
Rendering of the proposed mechanism for the 1:48 scale MPC X-Wing. Opened position with wing place holders shown.
Rendering of the proposed mechanism for the 1:48 scale MPC X-Wing. Opened position showing clear view of the rotation bearings.
A positionable prototype for proof of concept and test fitting in the model.
Working full prototype with 120 micron resolution primary parts and 16 micron driver parts.
Twisting the driver shaft opens the wing mounts in perfect synchronization.
Shows the wing mount bearings. The wing mount sets cannot be moved independent of the unit or be moved individually.
Video describing the features and installation of the PM-1A S-foil deployment mechanism and showing it in action.
The three parts that make up the manual drive system.
The three manual drive parts assembled on the back of the wing positioning mechanism.
A deployed representation of the drive parts extending through the back plate and attaching to the servo hub.
This video shows how the PM-1A manual wing deployment concept will work.
Interior details and workings of the manual clutch system.
Shows the wires pressed into the wire channel and inserted through the internal channel to the other side and also through the engine box wall.
Shows the wires buried in the channel passing through the part to the top section and the engine box wall so the wing movement does not pinch the wires.