1/32 German Synchronizer Gearbox

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Parts to create 1  "Zentralsteuerung" (aka Flex-Drive) synchronizer "U-formige" gearbox and dog-clutch  mechanism for WWI German fighters equipped with twin LMG08 machine guns and  inline engines. The device was positioned behind the camshaft bevel gear housing and driven by the engine's camshaft. Flex shafts (not included -- model with micro springs) connect the trigger mechanism and tachometer.  The Fokker Flex Drive system was mandated by Idflieg for all German fighter aircraft starting in July 1917. A variety of gearboxes were employed; this part depicts the "U-formige" or U-Shaped gear box that was used on many later German fighters, but check your references -- there were several patterns.

For more information, see Albatros D.V/D.Va Synchronizers Pt 1.

Also, check out this  interactive schematic showing how this system worked. (Works on desktop browsers.)

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Parts to create 1  "Zentralsteuerung" (aka Flex-Drive) synchronizer "U-formige" gearbox and dog-clutch  mechanism for WWI German fighters equipped with twin LMG08 machine guns and  inline engines. The device was positioned behind the camshaft bevel gear housing and driven by the engine's camshaft. Flex shafts (not included -- model with micro springs) connect the trigger mechanism and tachometer.  The Fokker Flex Drive system was mandated by Idflieg for all German fighter aircraft starting in July 1917. A variety of gearboxes were employed; this part depicts the "U-formige" or U-Shaped gear box that was used on many later German fighters, but check your references -- there were several patterns.

For more information, see Albatros D.V/D.Va Synchronizers Pt 1.

Also, check out this  interactive schematic showing how this system worked. (Works on desktop browsers.)

A note on other scale offerings:

This product was designed for 1/32 scale. Due to frequent requests, I am offering versions in 1/28th and 1/24th scales, which are the same models simply scaled up. The price reflects the extra material and machine time required.

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