July 19, 2004 at 9:56 pm
…you’ll now have this beauty gracing your skies! 🙂
HB-YZ – 3/4 scale Spitfire Mk1 replica built by the Haug family.
Flew for the first time today! 😀
By: DazDaMan - 20th July 2004 at 10:29
Well, as there are relatively few MJ10s about, and those that are around have rather different engines in them, performance specs are going to vary rather a lot!!
The first one has a 200hp air-cooled ranger in it. It was built by Jerry Kramer and had a forced landing due to engine heating probs after about 15 hours flying 🙁 Think it’s OK now, though, although no idea of its whereabouts.
The second I’m not so sure about, but probably another air-cooled job judging by the nose profile.
The third Spit has an air-cooled Ranger again – and inward retracting gear. Mind you, this isn’t a Jurca Spit.
The fourth in this range was destined to be a flier, and by the looks of things had a liquid-cooled engine.
The MkXIV had a V8, I’m sure, but crashed due to problems with the builder-designed fuel system.
By: turbo_NZ - 20th July 2004 at 09:52
When it comes to Spitfires, that doesn’t sound like you at all, Daz… 😀 😉
By: yak139 - 20th July 2004 at 08:51
Thanks for that Daz, 6.7litre V8 chevvy and 2.4m variable pitch MT prop, sounds like the performance will be impressive, to go with the looks.
By: DazDaMan - 20th July 2004 at 08:33
Off the top of my head, a Chevy V8. The Haug family’s site has a lote more info on it (unfortunately in French, but that’s where Google comes in handy! ;))
By: DazDaMan - 20th July 2004 at 08:20
No performance specs at the mo – probably going to be a while before I hear about them. I intend to get in touch with Stephane Haug and grill him until he’s sick of it! 😉
By: yak139 - 20th July 2004 at 07:53
That looks smart, do you know what engine is fitted?
By: turbo_NZ - 20th July 2004 at 01:44
Must be even more inspiration for you, Daz. 😀
Looks absolutely superb !!!
Do you have any specs on it ?
Cheers
Chris
By: Jumpin'Jacques - 20th July 2004 at 01:34
Thanks for sharing this great news DazDaMan… and congrats to the Haug Family!
What a reward the first flight must be after so many years and hours put on the beast. Always a pleasure to see one of Marcel’s designs gracing the skies.
Cheers,
Jacques.
By: Moggy C - 19th July 2004 at 22:29
That’s very nice 🙂
Moggy