very nice! I use a alloy wheels paint which is called ‘aluminum’ for the column part. You will also need an elevator pick off (single lug for Hurri) as well as the rods. The push rods are stainless steel and round section with two flats. They do survive crash sites well and can easily be straightened. As you turn them, the threads are handed to tighten the top and bottom chain fittings at same time.
For the pneumatic pipes, black fuel pipe is ideal from any motor shop, use flour paper to remove white writing. The ‘acorns’ are the same as fitted to post war aircraft deicer pumps (often seen on ebay – see item no. 141053465031). Though the AGS fitting is a bit wider than the true fitting.
Any advice, give me a holler!
So sad to hear of this. I spent several winters at Shearwater from 1996 up to 2005 (helicopter icing trials) and watched the Firefly restoration with great interest. A real dedicated team with true passion.
It certainly will be! Hopefully around Spring and the next Aerobilia!
Pete
As OP, I can assure you my title for the thread was more about crown jewel (which the Tyffie is) and not so much about damaging it. Someone changed the title!
Mike, Hurricane had one too……I have never seen one since I started collecting in th early 80s
looks like an early soviet bang seat from the small pic – like a Mig15 would have. Not Gnat
Not upset Mark. Aware of you contributions. Would be nice to have saved more.
I too prefer complete aircraft – but sometimes cockpits can have their place.
I will chat to the BDAC directors to see if any of the other items survived at the yard. I know we had various engine panels as well as seats.
As OP, I can see why she is going on loan to Canada and feel it is a worthy cause….not that anyone would care for my opinion. The Typhoon was an awesome aircraft (but of an interesting birth). So sad only one survives
I understand your frustrations Mark and wish we could have saved it all. Surely 40ft of nose/fuz is better than it all going to saucepans? You might like to come and visit the museum and see how we do our ‘bit’.
Yet another Classic British Aircraft decapitated with is sole ripped out.
Its now just a cold empty soleless repesentation of a BIT of an aircraft and our Heratige that gives no feeling or aura of what it was.
Its just a Pointy Tube, the interesting shape, size and grandure has all gone. Sad and outragous.
Jeeezz, Kids will grow up thinking all we ever had were cockpits to sit in and pretend we were flying. They will have no idea of the real face to face beauty of the hole aircraft and take in its size.
When we have destroyed everything I supose we can alway idalise the American stuff.
Never mind, we can always build a Replica or make a CGI one !!!!
Grumpy Mark !!:mad:
I think it was just a surprise that I had not heard it was going. It does seem a bit weird, this close to a major D Day anniversary, to have it out of country/away from geographical context.
Does anyone know how long she is going for and where, please?
cheers old chap.
Canada has great links with the UK and the Typhoon – but this is unique and should not go out of the country. Sorry, but my opinion. Next year it needs to be back here for DDAY, again, IMHO!
If anyone does know where the RN Lynx went, I would be grateful as I would like to try and get a cockpit…please!
would love a Navy lynx cockpit section but cannot get up – if cheap. if anyone knows where they go, i guess i could try. If i was free and could go – Id have a punt
I would love an RN Lynx! Wonder how much they will go for?!
Here she is at Old Sarum