I think a two row bearing could be ok. Will get my sample out
cool…..I shall dig out my sample and look for markings/supplier
Sounds great! I will get some costs together and measure my bearings. I am looking for static use for mine. Sounds like we have the making of a Hurricane Cooperative!!. I am making the eyebrow perspex soon – I have a mould made by the team that rebuilt the former Autocraft Hurri.
Regarding the booster tit….t i t…..I am thinking of moulding some in resin.
yep those are the ones!
I was going to see if Peter could machine the posts and I will source the bearings – doing them in bulk would save money.
I like your dimmer screen part – don’t suppose anyone has a drawing for the whole part please!
Stuart, it was very moving indeed. Glad I am not the only one! Weirdly, I have only sat in her probably 3 or 4 times.
Sorry chaps, was being thick!! I have the sliding rails already, I need the ball bearings/posts that fit on the canopy! I was going to use modern bearings if I cannot get real ones.
Sat in the cockpit the other day with the hood in the closed position (though not in rails) – very odd feeling, not claustrophobic but sitting in the seat of heroes was quite moving
BTW, I may have a sample of the rail profile if anyone needs one.
Can I have it Ju!!!!
cheers Tom….brilliant ID thanx
Further to Andy’s answer – the aircraft suffered badly during its ‘tour’ (which also meant it was saved so a small price to pay). Whilst in USA and Canada raising money for war effort, thousands scratched their initials and names into the paint. The canopy green part I popped back on the wrong holes. The Aeroplane mag had a superb article showing this canopy piece still in place and oh so recognisable.
I got the parts via disposals from Peter’s collection. Treasured ever since
Re post 186, the chap is hammering the trailing aerial strut. I have one from a BoB film Casa built He111.
Regarding Me109, 1190, couple of relics here:-
Beautiful!
Happy late birthday old older chap!!!!!
Epic Andy!!! Many thanx. I tried to save the paint when I first got it. managed to save quite alot. So recognisable!
Lovely thread this.
This is my piece of Ju87 from Fishbourne Creek, recovered by Tangers himself! Hopefully he’ll be along with a pic of it during its recovery!!!
Just in case anyone is around
So sad. A life well lived. As a young lad I went to see Grahams and Robs collections at Duxford in the 70s/80s (British Aerial Museum). Lasting memories that cemented my love of old aircraft.