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  • in reply to: Hawker Hurricane Canopy runners/bearings required #941648
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    I think a two row bearing could be ok. Will get my sample out

    in reply to: Hawker Hurricane Canopy runners/bearings required #942615
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    cool…..I shall dig out my sample and look for markings/supplier

    in reply to: Hawker Hurricane Canopy runners/bearings required #943964
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    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.

    in reply to: Hawker Hurricane Canopy runners/bearings required #944664
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    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.

    in reply to: Hawker Hurricane Canopy runners/bearings required #945074
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    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.

    in reply to: Whats this from………….. #946641
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    Can I have it Ju!!!!

    in reply to: Bowden cable join – Spiteful Part #947087
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    cheers Tom….brilliant ID thanx

    in reply to: Battle of Britain Images #948943
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    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

    in reply to: Battle of Britain Images #949488
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    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:-

    in reply to: Spitfire 'Selfie' #949529
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    Beautiful!

    in reply to: Andy Saunders #951035
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    Happy late birthday old older chap!!!!!

    in reply to: Battle of Britain Images #953933
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    Epic Andy!!! Many thanx. I tried to save the paint when I first got it. managed to save quite alot. So recognisable!

    in reply to: Battle of Britain Images #954285
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    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!!!

    Rocketeer
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    Just in case anyone is around

    in reply to: Graham Warner #955065
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    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.

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