One thing about a major conversion project like building TA-4H 544 is its a constant journey of discovery. While things dry and set, I go back to look again at the pictures. And I usually find a new little wrinkle, something that I thought standard on all Skyhawks is not standard on Israeli Skyhawks.
The latest little twist is one most won't even notice as they build an Ayit. All Skyhawks that fly off carriers have what are called launch bridle hooks, one in each main wheel well. When a Scooter is prepared for launch off a catapult, a steel bridle is attached to each hook. The cables are attached to the catapult shuttle. When the A-4 is launched and the plane hurtles over the bow, the bridle cable falls into the ocean and is lost.
So where am I going with this? Israeli Skyhawks appear not have the the bridle hooks in the main wheel wells. So one less thing to install on this model.
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