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US16E Ejection Seat Model

This topic has 26 replies, 19 voices, and was last updated 30 August 2022 at 16:08 by Dave Wootton.

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24 August 2022 at 15:22 #611037
Die Hardenedbedway
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Something you may not see every day

I recently finished this scratch built model of the F35 Lightning Ejection Seat.

Helped by the Martin Baker Ejection seat company who provided some images for me to work with. I have made two of these, one for MB which is not as detailed as this. And this which I have added as much detail as poss for my own satisfaction.

But how far do you go !!

Thank you for looking in.

Carl

Edited By Die Hardenedbedway on 24/08/2022 15:24:16
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24 August 2022 at 15:22 #31412
Die Hardenedbedway
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24 August 2022 at 16:23 #611045
lee webster
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Fantastic! I can't even imagine how to start such a project.
24 August 2022 at 16:50 #611051
Samsaranda
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Wow, I am amazed. Dave W
24 August 2022 at 16:57 #611052
Speedy Builder5
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Looking forward to seeing it in a model and ejecting the pilot (and the aeroplane landing safely).

Fantastic work.

Bob
24 August 2022 at 17:10 #611055
Die Hardenedbedway
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Posted by Speedy Builder5 on 24/08/2022 16:57:41:

Looking forward to seeing it in a model and ejecting the pilot (and the aeroplane landing safely).

Fantastic work.

Bob

I did ponder for a short while ( about ten seconds ) whether to build a cockpit around it. Then thought better of it
24 August 2022 at 18:22 #611068
Nigel Graham 2
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Lovely work!

Good to see such an unusual and complicated subject, too.
24 August 2022 at 18:47 #611072
Steve Crow
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@stevecrow46066
Amazing. What is the scale?

Steve
24 August 2022 at 19:39 #611084
Pete.
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Absolutely brilliant, very unique project, did you document the build process? I'd love to see how it came together.
24 August 2022 at 20:25 #611093
Jon Lawes
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Model engineering! This warms the soul.
24 August 2022 at 22:35 #611121
bernard towers
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beautifully different piece of work, congratulations.
25 August 2022 at 08:57 #611163
Andy_G
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Wow, very impressive!

What sort of size is it? I take it that you didn't cut that lot out with a jeweller's saw!
25 August 2022 at 09:05 #611165
Die Hardenedbedway
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Posted by Andy_G on 25/08/2022 08:57:27:

Wow, very impressive!

What sort of size is it? I take it that you didn't cut that lot out with a jeweller's saw!

Ha no ! I drew out the various components in 2D. From those I made a plywood mock up. When I was happy with the design I sent my files away for laser cutting in ali.

Its 19 inches tall
25 August 2022 at 09:07 #611166
Die Hardenedbedway
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Posted by Pete. on 24/08/2022 19:39:28:

Absolutely brilliant, very unique project, did you document the build process? I'd love to see how it came together.

No. I rarely do. to me its a waste of time, and time away from building ( and other stuff) Im not a blogger or anything so its wasted time. I take snaps of course but its so haphazard as and when.
25 August 2022 at 09:08 #611167
Die Hardenedbedway
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Posted by Steve Crow on 24/08/2022 18:47:09:

Amazing. What is the scale?

Steve

Dunno

I started building and it came out at around 19 Inches tall. Whatever scale that is
25 August 2022 at 09:16 #611169
SillyOldDuffer
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Wonderful!

Scaling from the bricks in one photo, it's about a foot high* and appears to be meticulously perfect. Very different from the stuff I knock together!

Dave

Wrong again! DieHard posted the correct answer while I was typing – 19"

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 25/08/2022 09:18:17
25 August 2022 at 09:55 #611175
Ramon Wilson
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Stunning work Carl and a superb model to be exceptionally proud of. Fantastic result

Puts the much smaller 1/32 'highly detailed' resin model seats well into perspective for sure

Tug
25 August 2022 at 13:12 #611208
mike T
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Overall height of 19" would appear to be a little under half full size, Wow!!!
25 August 2022 at 13:19 #611210
Die Hardenedbedway
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Cheers folks

With a 20P piece for some scale referance
26 August 2022 at 14:21 #611323
Bill Davies 2
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I did some work for Martin-Baker at Denham a few years ago. Lovely to see their work, impressive factory.

Beautiful model, Carl, very well done.

Bill
26 August 2022 at 22:14 #611371
Dominic Bramley
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Awesome!

Would it work if you put some juice in there? And if so will you dare try?!

Dom
29 August 2022 at 15:20 #611667
Die Hardenedbedway
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Posted by Bill Davies 2 on 26/08/2022 14:21:46:

I did some work for Martin-Baker at Denham a few years ago. Lovely to see their work, impressive factory.

Beautiful model, Carl, very well done.

Bill

Cheers Bill. Are you 'in the trade' as it were ?

I was in the RAF for long time as a Survival Equipment Fitter. Although our trade wasnt involved with the servicing of seats we naturarly had a close association with the seat bays with the chutes and life rafts etc.

Ive always been fascinated with these mechanical marvels. Incredible bits of kit.

Here is a simpler seat I made based on the Buccaneer seat, the MK6

I fancy re-doing this seat in a larger scale and really going to town on it !

Thank You

Carl
30 August 2022 at 09:15 #611737
Circlip
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Stark difference of "bring your own cushion" on the Brit seat. Surprised there's no cup holder on t'other, but both unbelievable modelling skill. Truly superb.

Regards Ian.
30 August 2022 at 13:26 #611760
Mike Poole
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Lovely work Carl, living next to Chalgrove airfield I have seen a few seats test launched from Martin Bakers Meteors over the airfield. I guess that once deployed they become scrap but probably a small price to pay for the survival of the crew.

Mike
30 August 2022 at 13:30 #611761
Jon Lawes
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I've worked with a few 'Squippers over the years, an under appreciated trade. They can turn their hand to anything.
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