As most of you will know I’m going to be building (or finishing off) an Isaacs Spitfire replica (see pic).
I wanted to add something to it to give it more of a “fighter” feel, so I’ve decided to make and fit (when the time arises) a working reflector gunsight and Spitfire-style control column spade grip.
Does anyone have any tips on either? Would I be better off using a Harvard spade grip, as Spitfire ones are collectors’ items and thus fetch higher prices?
By: jamesinnewcastl - 27th April 2017 at 19:21
Hi
If it’s any help: 3299XXX = Main Plane Erection, 3296XXX = Main Planes, can’t quite see the last one but it would also be the Main Plane.
James
By: Bruce - 27th April 2017 at 11:08
I don’t think they are Spitfire – tantalisingly similar mind!
By: Whitley_Project - 26th April 2017 at 20:32
Your 329 parts could all easily be Stirling. Are there any inspectors stamps?
By: thedawnpatrol - 26th April 2017 at 20:14
Well I do know they broke up Stirlings and Halifax’s there too, so maybe ?
By: VACB - 25th April 2017 at 19:47
Hi Julian
I think that the csk screw may be Stirling from a recent conversation I’ve been having with John at the Stirling Project.
Regards
Michael
By: thedawnpatrol - 25th April 2017 at 18:31
In addition to Tony’s finds, can anyone confirm these are Spitfire, I know they have a 329 prefix but what are they ?
Found this morning at a’new’ site
Jules
By: ian_ - 13th April 2017 at 11:28
Possibly beyond Deox C, Tony, although it will get a bath at some point. It was crashed, buried, left 30 years then dug up again. Not a great storage method for steel and aluminium.
By: QldSpitty - 13th April 2017 at 10:53
One from Daves Simpit from aeons ago..
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By: Rocketeer - 13th April 2017 at 10:08
cheers Ian….now that’s crusty!
By: ian_ - 12th April 2017 at 23:19
Here’s a pressed steel version from a MkIX.
By: Rocketeer - 12th April 2017 at 15:12
thanks OG158
By: Whitley_Project - 12th April 2017 at 15:07
Thanks John
By: oldgit158 - 12th April 2017 at 11:47
Trying to get larger size for you
By: oldgit158 - 12th April 2017 at 11:44
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Is that of any help?
By: Rocketeer - 11th April 2017 at 15:16
Ross, do you have a higher res pic of the lower pic please you can email me? I have the casting, but need to make the straps!! Cheers
By: Rocketeer - 11th April 2017 at 15:14
yes Ju, I thought nothing of them because they were so crusty! but seems more use than I thought! we will return there the weekend after next if you fancy another go!
By: thedawnpatrol - 11th April 2017 at 12:07
Anyone recognise these please?
did you find those Sunday Tony ?
By: QldSpitty - 10th April 2017 at 13:30
Aaaahhhh thanks Bruce…From Avspecs MkV Marion Build..My bad Tony.. 🙁
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By: Bruce - 10th April 2017 at 13:26
No, left hand one is the aileron dogbone bolt.
By: Rocketeer - 10th April 2017 at 13:16
Now that would be useful Ross!
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