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  • January 15, 2011 at 7:18 am in reply to: Air Britain files The Comper Swift #1156930
    Ken
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    Hello Scion

    re the finish on the Comet, all I have read about them being built in 1934 says that dehaviilands spent a lot of time polishing the aeroplanes to get as smooth and shiny finish as possible to try and get as much speed as possible. the standard fabric finish at the time was coloured Butyrate dope which though not super gloss can be poished but is definately not a matt finish.

    hope this is of interest.

    Ken

    January 8, 2011 at 7:35 am in reply to: German Vega Gull #1092595
    Ken
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    What a fanatastic project and whats stopping me well its easy… $30,000 OBO
    I shall have an extra go on the lottery tonight

    Ken

    January 2, 2011 at 7:33 am in reply to: Can you help the Comet project #1099923
    Ken
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    Hello Rad,

    Thanks for the suggestions, there are local timber companies who can machine it for us but its the problem of transporting baulks of spruce 30ft long, I actually took a smaller baulk (20ft by 6″ x 4″) on my roof rack last year which stuck over the ends of the car a bit, and it took best part of half a day out of my time to get it done, which is why we would like our own on site so we can cut wood when we like.

    We have found a local chap who sells used machines and he is coming to see us to discuss what we need and if he can help.

    Ken

    January 1, 2011 at 3:22 pm in reply to: Can you help the Comet project #1100412
    Ken
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    We havent decided on any specific open days yet but you can visit at any time as the airfiled is open 7 days a week. Last year we had plans to try and have an engine running but the friend who promised to make us the running stand let us down and it didnt happen.

    I will ask about the next open day when we usually have the old news reel running of the race which are very interesting and post them as soon as I know

    Ken

    December 28, 2010 at 4:17 pm in reply to: A.M Compass Paint #1103654
    Ken
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    I would reccomend Bruce Irvine at Airtron Instruments to get instruments checked and overhauled
    e-mail [email]bruceirvine@tiscali.co.uk[/email]

    Ken

    December 15, 2010 at 8:48 am in reply to: Hurricane/Spitfire Fuel Indicator Question #1116246
    Ken
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    Supermarine in Stoke have a number of fuel gauges including 2 which say on them 36 gallons and dont have as much lettering on them as the pics posted. I will take some pics next time I go

    Ken

    December 13, 2010 at 5:58 pm in reply to: Hurricane/Spitfire Fuel Indicator Question #1117709
    Ken
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    This info is very interesting and usefull for the future. I have been after a couple for the Comet panel but they have all been stated as Spitfire and therefore expensive, this info will help me negotiate better.

    In case anyone points out that the Comet had a larger capacity than 38 gallons, the originals on the Comet are this type but recallibrated.

    Ken

    December 4, 2010 at 6:52 am in reply to: 2024T0, any ideas on UK suppliers? #1126723
    Ken
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    Have you tried All Metal Services in Birmingham, I have been having Ali off them for many years and they have always been able to fix me up , they seem to have it in ‘O’ state as well as T3.

    I assume you are wanting it in ‘O’ as it forms easier, dont forget it needs heat treatment to put it up to T3 for aircraft use. I have found it always warps doing this and takes a lot of work getting it straight. Far better if you have access to a heat treatment kiln is to use it in T3 whch is then softened to ‘O’ for you to form which then goes back to T3 over a few hours or after working it. Sometimes it has to go back in the kiln for a second go if it starts to harden up before you have finished shaping.

    Hope this is of interest

    Ken

    November 28, 2010 at 7:33 am in reply to: Help Finding parts #1133193
    Ken
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    Just thought I would ask again for help with these parts. Has anyone any ideas where I can try for these parts.

    Many thanks

    Ken

    November 16, 2010 at 7:21 am in reply to: Wooden Propeller Identification #1147233
    Ken
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    The original Percival Mew Gull had a Gypsy Six engine and a fixed pitch propeller,later it was changed to a Six 2 engine and a VP prop….just a thought

    Ken

    October 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm in reply to: Gipsy engine numbers #1117521
    Ken
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    Niether DH support or Deltair can help with this so its back to forum members if anyone can help please

    Ken

    October 2, 2010 at 7:14 am in reply to: Gipsy engine numbers #1122308
    Ken
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    Thanks for that idea will give them a try.

    Ken

    September 20, 2010 at 1:27 pm in reply to: RAF Millom Aviation & Military Museum Closure #1140583
    Ken
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    Were there any engines in the museum collection which might be available, I was thinking along the lines of Gipsy Queen II’s

    Ken

    September 13, 2010 at 7:41 am in reply to: Seat Harness #1149825
    Ken
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    Thanks Elliott I have sent you a PM and look forward to the pics

    Ken

    September 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm in reply to: Seat Harness #1151805
    Ken
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    In the pictures below am I right in assuming the complete harness is from the 50’s. The partial one seems to be off an adjustable Sutton type, not sure what era

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