Hi Tony,
On the single seat Vampires, the bob weight is mounted on an arm on the LH side of the column elevator torque tube. This arm protrudes through a vertical slot in the bottom half of the LH instrument panel, with the weight actually located forward of the panel.

As the DH108 was a tail-less experimantal type, built around a single seat Vampire cockpit pod, it looks like there are several unique control rods protruding through the slot that used to be for the bob weight arm. Maybe this is why there is an additional weight on the top of the column?

The Lancaster item is something new from an external supporter, which by all accounts is ‘rather special’ so we’re really hopeful that the on-going plans will come to fruition for Cockpit-Fest! :eagerness:

Hi Howard,
Do you know when the invites are going out this year?
Cheers,

No problem with having those Mossie registered in France… 😉

That is a scale replica though, constructed in a different way flying under different regulations.

The damaged parts of LF363 were widely dispersed. A big chunk went to the Static Hurricane project at Duxford. Another chunk went to the project at Little Gransden. I think Rocketeer came late to the party, but had a few bits for his project.

The best fabric to go for on W4050 would be wing fabric, as it is from the original, original aircraft.

Bruce

Of course if this were the Smithsonian, they would have kept the fabric as an original example of the linen and its history of markings.

After some workand help from UK , I got this finished , It will be used in a drama document film on Norwegian television .The rest of aircraft will be modelled in computer.

best Jabba.

Lovely work!

Hi there
Can any one help with the following
As you can see the sticker states Triplex. The glass part number reads 53x TK
Factory number is 1079-C and the unit is dated May 1955.
The white smudge has a code which may be DH8 or 9 OR B
Sorry its not much to go on. It came with, what I believe, is a set of armoured glass for a Vampire which comprises of a front windscreen and 2 large side panels all of which are still boxed and in pristine condition.
I assume the article below is probably for a similar aircraft as I can’t see where it would belong on a Vampire
Anyone for a challenge??

Would you be able to post a picture of the front windscreen please? Just to be sure it is Vampire and not another similar type.

Many thanks,

How is the Hornet coming on?

Chris Hayward
WFP.

A fresh start for a new year! 😀
More new parts are in the planning, and with several other non-aviation related projects now finished, you will see much more progress.

Hi Everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone has the contact details for the guy that owns the twin seat harrier at Norwich airport. I may have some parts for him.
Many thanks in advance
Richard

Hi Richard,
I know the owner well. I’ll send you a private message on this forum with contact details.
Regards,
David Collins