Nice progress Ian,
Airfix uses Lidar to scan real airframes, although I am told (not an expert) that it is no wondertool and has its quirks. But your way of scanning MN235 at least
gives a lot of needed information. For the internals I presume surviving wreckage will provide most answers? We (where RB396 came from) have an undercarriage-leg
with bits of spar and fueltank on display, perhaps pics can be useful?
In France many Typhoons have been dug and must be on display.
Good luck with a fantastic project.
Cees

Hi Cees
I work in a design studio on full size vehicles. We scan large projects, as well as mill new ones from 3d surface data.
Whatever is scanned, using whatever process you need really accurate datums to refer back to. The cloud/surface data generated is for reference only. To make good parts or structures from it you will need to create a full size 3d cad model from scratch, using the scan data just like tracing paper to refer back to.

In the case of the Hornet and Mosquito, when plotting original lofting lines, modern cad is so accurate you occasionally pick up measurement errors made then.

I’m looking forward to seeing both of these Typhoon projects progress.

Hi Stuart,

Your Spit is looking good. Great work as usual.

See you soon,

Mosquito TT Mk39 nose glazing.
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Yes, not pretty but it has a story to tell for the Fleet Air Arm training. I seem to recall there is another one of these flotating around in another UK museum. It would be good to see one of them built into a nose section for museum display. This could be a slice of wooden airframe forward of the pilots instrument panels.

Well done to Andrew for saving this.

I’ll be at The Aviation Bookshop stand at Duxford on Saturday and Sunday signing copies.

Typically I heard on Tuesday that Brian Davis has sold Z2330, I’ll announce the new owner when I have his permission – it is staying in Canada.

I have a Facebook page for the book where I will post updates and news.

http://www.facebook.com/hawkerhurricanesurvivors

Hi Gordon,

Will I be able to buy one on the day if I haven’t pre-ordered?

Also, roughly what times will you be there please?

Wouldn’t it be great if all these projects, Hornet, Stirling etc were being done under one roof, would be a great attraction

Well, the ones you have chosen are!
😉

Nice work Rob,
…..Another type back from the brink down to one man’s determination.

Andy Salter is now advertising on Facebook for an engine fitter to assist with a project of international interest. It is said to be a long project and not very well paid 🙂 LOL!

https://www.facebook.com/andy.salter.54?

Also see on his page in his photos, there is the bold picture of one of the Sabres – all shiny black. Comments there indicate it is his next big project.

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The image was not blocked so eds if you deem this is inappropriate, then delete, as people can follow the link and view for themselves.

I am so enthralled this is getting closer!! I have seen a couple in the museums in UK – Solent Sky has a complete engine and a cutaway MKVII? at Duxford IWM – one with water/methanol injection.

If this is the best condition sabre left in existence, then when it is stripped down, I would 3D scan every component and take note of all tolerances, material specifications, machining processes used, and casting datums before reassembling it.

I would then manufacture spare parts. This could also lead to fully new engines. In the long run this would retain the value of an airworthy Tempest, and also generate paying customers with othet Typhoon and Tempest projects.

Very sad news.
The team are a wonderful sight to see regularly over Essex.
My thoughts are with you.