Message for Robmac
Thanks MarkG,
The reason im asking is as previously noted. Ima Radio Control Model aircraft nut. And im debating building a large scale jet turbine powered T11. May be about 1/4 scale?
Being large scale I want to replicate the construction of the fullsize as far as possible including pod construction.
Wondering Has anybody got any pics of T11’s under construction or drawings to show the planking layout? You know what they say a picture is worth a thousand words.
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Hello Robmac
I have a number of original DH drawings for single seat / 2 seat vampire cockpit woodwork assemblies, including the main bulkheads. These will aide in the rebuild of my VZ193 eventually. I also have a copy of Aircraft Production that shows the build process of the wooden vampire fuselage halves, just the same as the Mosquito and Hornet.
Send me a pm, and we can sort out getting you some copies.
Hope this helps?
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Rob, having posted you these drawings and a copy of Aircraft Production, some two months ago now, and after many attempts to e-mail you, I would appreciate you sending me a cheque, as previously agreed. This time, one that doesn’t bounce…..!
WM367 at Long Marston
Wow, WM367 is looking much healthier that when I last saw it! And, in doors too.
Mark Pilkington – Lincoln to Australia – B1oody well done chap!
NF.13
The Boscombe down NF.13 is WM367. You can tell an NF.13 from an NF.11 in two ways:
An NF.13 is “tropicalised” with the addition of extra flaps outboard of the engine nacelles, and air conditioning ducts fitted to the underside of the cockpit, below the radar operators position. Examples of these air intakes can be seen on TT.20/NF.11 WM167, because it has been fitted with the nose of an NF.13 at some time in its life.
I helped rescue WM367’s cockpit from a farm yard in the early 90’s. Both outer wings and rear fuselage were collected too, but I think the group that “owned” it thought it was beyond restoration, and scrapped all but the cockpit. It needed a lot of tlc. Hope it has gone to a good home?
FB.9
Yes, I would be interested in its destination too.
“Anyone know any other parts that can live happily in other types of aircraft?”
It would probably be better to re phrase this to exclude all ASG parts, as these are used across most British types.
There will always be some commonality within a companies own products, it makes financial sense. For example, Everything from de Havilland there will be some parts in common. In the case of these, usually DH special bolts, spacers, washers.
The Hornet/Mosquito/Vampire share a few detail parts, but even with these closely designed types, it is only a small percentage. One example that springs to mind I have found for these are the rudder pedal, foot rubber pads! They have a dh98 part number prefix. Also the Hornet/Mosquito share the aileron/rudder trimmer controls, and vampire/Hornet share the tail/nose wheel.
Hello Cees
There is no commonality between vampire nose wheel/leg and the mosquito tail wheel/leg. The mosquito tail wheel leg casting is considerably larger. It is very apparent when the two are next to each other.
The vampire nose wheel is the same as the Hornet tail wheel, but the leg is still different.
“Not sure I wonder if Dave collins knows?”
– unfortunately not! 🙂
Panel for parts
What an excellent find!
This is an excellent donor of a lot of very useful parts for your project!
Daz…..I’ve sent you a private message!
Question for Barnstormer
Hello Barnstormer
Do you have a photo(s) by any chance of Vampire FB.5 VZ193 and also, for Vampire T.11 XE985 in your collection of 567 photos and negatives of Vampires?
cheers.
Is that legal?
Is that legal? – What, that tie…? 😀
Airwork Hornets
This is of great interest to me too. Airwork serviced, converted and maintained many of the Hornet and Sea Hornet fleet during the 1950’s. I have several photos showing Hornets outside the Airwork Hangars. Would love to hear any personal recollections of those who worked on these aircraft with Airwork.
Hi Texan Tomcat
……what scale are you? I take it these sidewinders are 1:1 😀
Congratulations to you both.
I guess that’ll be two “father of the bride” speeches to come up with now! 🙂