RE: Large scale drawings

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-01-02 AT 03:06 AM (GMT)]Hi Halibag,
No there’s no restriction on model size, at least none that I can think of. There are quite a few big models flying, 18 ft seems to be about the favourite maximum wingspan, but there are probably some bigger. There’s a B-29 (I think it’s Dutch owned) which has a hugh wingspan & if memory serves me right 4x 240cc engines- quite a beast!!
If you need any help just give me a shout & I’ll do what I can.
Another piccie of my No.1 toy, bit out of date, the nacelles are now complete.

All the best,
Neilly
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RE: Large scale drawings

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 03-01-02 AT 09:15 AM (GMT)]Hi Halibag,
I think you will have some problems to over come, if you’re going to build a big scale model. If the model is over 20kgs then you will need the model to inspected, at regular intervals, so you can get a CAA exemption certificate, which you will need to fly a big model. I’ll give you an eg. of model size to weight- My Mosquito is 1/5th scale, wingspan is just over 10ft, fuz, just over 8ft. the all up weight is going to be just over the 20kg (I can’t build light to save my life!).
If you do want to press on with this project, then the place to make enquiries is on the LMA web site forum, someone usually knows where to get plans etc. However, the club I’m in built 4 Lancasters, of which only 2 are still flying (I think), so I could probably find a name & telephone number for somebody to help you.
If I can help drop me a line direct, & I’ll do what I can.
Below is my No.1 toy.

All the very best,
Neilly
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RE: New Year project………

Excellent idea! I think I would make the whole fin & rudder, because the rudder is usually fairly featureless & the change of colour such as a fin flash/insignia would add a little extra. I think if you were making a reasonable size replica, then mount it on a wooden plaque. If you were going to build them in say 1/5th scale then for example a Mosquito fin & rudder would be just over 16 inches high & a Hawker Tempest V would be just over 18 inches high, you can always scale them up, if this is to small. I have scale drawings for both of these aircraft, that I can copy, if you want.
Another suggest, for plans, is the Large Model Association. The LMA has a forum, so if you ask there ,then hopefully you should get some help. The web site is http://members.tripod.co.uk/LMASiteUK/ It’s worth looking at just see some of the beautiful models that are displayed every year. They might be models, but they certainly look the part- there are not many places that you would 4 B-17’s flying together!

Any help that I can give, just let me know.
Happy New Year,

Neilly

RE: Best fighter bomber

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-12-01 AT 10:13 PM (GMT)]Well Cool Hand, I’m not going over old ground, I would just suggest you get some books about the Mosquito out the library, & do some research!!!
If you want a book to start with, go for The Mosquito Log by Alexander McKee. You’ll find it an interesting read, as it looks at the developement of the Mosquito from the people who designed & flew it.
Neilly

RE: phred’s comment

In a way I agree with you, Ant. However, it’s good to discuss different aircraft types, the pros & cons of how good certain aeroplanes are or were. The problem, & I’ve said this before, is getting people to say why they think one particular aircraft is better than others. The usual- it climes well! it dives better!! it turns better than!!! etc. with no technical data or evidense doesn’t cut much ice! I’ve tried acting as devil’s advocate to try & get sensible discussions going, but other forum users seem reluctant to do much research on their favourite aircraft etc. & argue their case.
As I know you usually do some research (well I assume so, from many of your answers), then I think you may understand what I mean. Apologies if this sounds a little presumpious, it’s not meant to be.

I hope everyone on this forum has a great Christmas & New Year.

Neilly

RE: phred’s comment

Sorry to disagree, the most versatile aircraft of WW2 was the Mosquito, without a shadow of a doubt! I am very biased towards this aeroplane, but you only have to look at it’s list of achievements, it was a superb multi-role aircraft. I have had this arguement before so I’ll draw a line here, unless you wish to take the discussion further (then you can take the blame for me boring the others about the Mosquito!).

Merry Christmas to ALL
Neilly