B737NG Flaps Lever [Archive]

ozziesim

05-23-2008, 09:37 AM

Hi All,

Im at the stage of building my flaps lever for my TQ.

I havent really found anything here on what builders used and how they constructed there own flaps levers. I have based my TQ similar to J Cordon's TQ with a few customised changes of my own.

So i pose the question to all.

What did you use to make yours, a little about the mechanics and construction methods used ?

Was it part of an old draw slider or did you build yours from scratch with all the goodies from the local hardware store.

Kennair

05-23-2008, 10:20 AM

Your best bet is to give Gwyn a call. I'm sure he'd be only too pleased to help.

Ken.

Trevor Hale

05-23-2008, 10:20 AM

LOL,

Good Question for Gwyn, but here you go with what was done for me.

http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1035
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1036

Trev

Michael Carter

05-23-2008, 11:23 AM

I carved mine from oak using a Dremel tool. Machine sanded and then hand sanded, sealed, primed and painted with automotive laquer.

Jackpilot

05-23-2008, 11:41 AM

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/jackpilot/springloading.jpg

rod B travels in steel block A wich allows desengaging from the gate notches....
One way to do it...

ozziesim

05-23-2008, 10:13 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys, i was going to bug Gwyn, only i have him working on the trim wheels, and various handles. I like Gwyns design very much however it wont work with my designs and aluminum cut out notches that i have already completed.

Any ways thanks again i have some ideas to work with, im off to lock and hide myself in the shed Again !!!!

Westozy

05-23-2008, 11:03 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys, i was going to bug Gwyn, only i have him working on the trim wheels, and various handles. I like Gwyns design very much however it wont work with my designs and aluminum cut out notches that i have already completed.

Any ways thanks again i have some ideas to work with, im off to lock and hide myself in the shed Again !!!!

Your parts are ready for collection Clinton! I can help you with the flap lever don't worry about it-too easy....

http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/584/medium/Clinton_s_parts.jpg
Gwyn

ozziesim

05-24-2008, 08:05 AM

Thats awsome Gwyn, i will get intouch with you next week to collect.

Its all good with the Flaps lever, i pretty much new what i was going to do, i was just curious what others had done.

After a couple of hours in the shed- springs, cogs, screws and aluminium going everywhere, i finally came up with something that works well, now i just need the top part to make it look realistic !!

Your parts are ready for collection Clinton! I can help you with the flap lever don't worry about it-too easy....

http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/584/medium/Clinton_s_parts.jpg
Gwyn