As for you lot who find it all unnaceptable ,then write to TFC and see what response you get.

Hear hear. I can understand venting your frustration/concerns in a public forum, but if one really cares deeply about a certain issue then get in touch with the individual/group/collection involved! All it’ll cost is some time and a stamp/internet connection.

Not having ever seen a Sea Fury, nor been to Duxford (and not likely to for some time), I can only look on in envy as another representative example is set to return to skies over her home shores, and ESPECIALLY behind a Centaurus. Great work TFC 🙂

And on a related note, in a circa 1973 TV film, Birds of Prey, two helicopters (a Hughes 500 & Alouette II/Lama) square off inside a hangar. Very impressive…looks like an old WWII airfield in the middle of nowhere…that should narrow it down.:D

Superb movie! The 500 also flies under a highway overpass at one point…..barely any clearance. Some serious flying in that one.

I will compile a list of Spitfires, Hurricanes, Hawker Bi-Planes etc

So when do we get to see this list? 🙂

P.S. my dream 100% non-flying model/replica would be the Heston-Napier ‘Racer’!

From memory Skysport’s Tim Moore(?) has a similar dream….:D

For me, there’d be a shortlist: Spiteful/Seafang, Master, Typhoon/Tempest, Oxford come to mind.

If I’m not mistaken – and please correct me if I am – but the three examples given above (Oscar, 262 and 190) all started with wreckage or complete original aircraft for use as patterns. Also, the aircraft “recreated” are quite significant and well-known amongst the likely customers. I imagine you’d have a lot more takers for a new-build Fw190 than a Westland Whirlwind or an M20 (shelters behind the sofa).

That’s not to say that I don’t agree with recreation of British subjects if the money and time is there. I for one would love to see a Spiteful, even if only static. But the market would generally dictate what would be produced, is that right? If those who have the interest have the money, then at least a start could surely be made on certain types?

Phillip, I agree about the Typhoon – of the extinct or nearly-so types the Tiffie seems logical, being a single-engined aircraft and only one example remaining. What to power it though….;)

Build me a Spiteful and I’ll be happy.

This is a superb project Graham, well done thus far! She certainly looks the part. Very keen to see her running and moving around under her own power. One little nitpick – as this is a Mk.VIII, doe you have a broad chord, pointed rudder to be fitted? And doors for the tailwheel?

I must say that even in primer she really does look like a “real” Spit. Oh for the money, I’d sign up for one and get it over here pronto…

Daz – where does one find information on this flying replica for sale?

Well done team! Here in NZ they’re common as anything, mind you still in active service rather than as warbirds. Looking forward to seeing shots at shows this season.

And a Loach? Please oh please keep up updated on that one! Lovely photos on the website.