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June 15, 2015 at 9:54 pm in reply to: Projects Wants And Trades 2015 #886793

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Looking for one of these red undercarriage lever knobs (on the right) to help complete a Vampire throttle box if anyone has one? I’m happy to buy plus pay the postage [ATTACH=CONFIG]238411[/ATTACH]

Rob

June 14, 2015 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Cockpit-Fest 2015 – 13th & 14th June 2015 #888266

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We ventured up yesterday and Ian’s post above re the excellent Hornet, Camel and Spitfire displays pretty much sums it up for me and although the weather did its worst it was still an excellent event and well worth the journey.
I was pleasantly surprised though to see the Westland Whirlwind helicopter cockpit, and although I didn’t get chance to have a closer look as it was chucking it down at the time it looked superb sitting next to a little GA type (another that I failed to get closer to).

As ever the social side of the event gave me chance to catch up with a few like minded fellows but it would appear I also missed a couple of you – hey ho. But I did finally get the chance to deliver something to Ritch and Max Blood and have a closer look at their Chippie project, nice to meet you both!

The aero boot understandably suffered from the weather but still a few nice pieces were on offer and I did manage to come away with a couple of required instruments. But It was Air Ministry’s stall that caught my eye the most, with Typhoon grip and Firefly rudder pedals amongst the gems on offer.

Rob

June 12, 2015 at 5:18 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #890330

Wyvernfan
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The tempest is ok as its colourful

Seriously?

I have to agree with SADSACK on that one, as I think both the RAFM Tempest and Duxford Mossie look superb in their target tug colour schemes. I’m pretty sure there are other Mosquitos around in front line colours, so why not remember those on more mundane but just as important duties?
And to prove the point how many people know of the importance of the Sturgeon target tugs during the run up to the Suez crisis in helping the guns of the Royal Navy fleet with sighting and target practice?!

Rob

June 8, 2015 at 4:55 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Latest #893605

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I know many won’t agree but personally I’d of loved to of seen an ex RAF Tristar preserved, especially a ground runner at Bruntingthorpe. And with the way things are going re preservation of large airframes it seems that runners stand a better chance of survival that statics!

Rob

June 8, 2015 at 9:23 am in reply to: Stirling Project Update #893910

Wyvernfan
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Very nice John. Is the project displaying at Newark next weekend, or is it getting a little too big to transport around?

Rob

June 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm in reply to: Douglas A2D Skyshark #894462

Wyvernfan
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I knew there was something familiar about that shape. It’s basically a Skyraider fitted with a turboprop instead of a radial and a few feet taken out aft of the cockpit. Should have left it alone

To be fair Mike it was considered at first to be a straight forward conversion of a Skyraider airframe but utilising a new state of the art engine layout, but to be able to make the most of the increased power from the Allison coupled turboprop engine it ended up being a totally new airframe – bearing only a similarity in appearance.
Also remember that this was a relative first for the Americans in producing a viable turboprop attack aircraft – just as the Wyvern was for the British, and with ever changing specifications etc its appearance suffered as a consequence.

Anyway as a fan of the type I’m still interested to know if anything else has survived of the twelve built?

Ps.. Lovely photos, Spiteful, especially the Skyshark with I think a Buick Slylark?!

Rob

June 6, 2015 at 7:08 am in reply to: Douglas A2D Skyshark #895324

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Thanks for the replies. Given the problems that the Allison T40 engine gave and its rarity I would of been stunned if this one was a runner.

Adrian – yes it’s monster of a thing and as a type was a complete failure, even though it could make 500mph. being a typical example of trying to couple a new airframe with a new engine (coupled) and a new gearbox. But in its favour I understand it did make a sizeable contribution to the development of more successful turboprop engines, such as in the C-130.

I wonder if any parts of the other completed examples have survived?

Rob

June 3, 2015 at 8:30 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #896802

Wyvernfan
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Unusual to see the Catalina back in the hangar at this time of year – hope it’s nothing major!?

Rob

June 3, 2015 at 2:41 pm in reply to: Interesting relics- Fairey IIIF and Hurricane #897018

Wyvernfan
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Very nice display. I think anything to do with the Fairey IIIF is going to be rare and worth seeing!

Rob

June 2, 2015 at 1:23 pm in reply to: Seen On Ebay (2015) #897744

Wyvernfan
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Nice little Auster AOP.9 project

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auster-AOP-9-fuselage-cockpit-section-project/111685047911?_trksid=p5713.c100284.m3505&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D3%26asc%3D31202%26meid%3D2dec6ac69b1d41a7b10dc07942935e1d%26pid%3D100284%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D191589188730

Rob

May 31, 2015 at 10:16 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #899057

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Thanks David. Particularly pleased with the long brass hinge I picked up at the local Homebase for four quid. This enabled me to connect the two right hand panels as per the originals (the screws have since been changed for some with smaller diameter heads).

Looking forward to seeing the Hornet at Newark with its new artwork!

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May 30, 2015 at 9:29 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #900195

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Cheers Ian. Yep slowly taking shape from all angles lol.

There are several items I’m still looking for, beginning with the front curved section from the windscreen as shown here. These would of been removed with the later mod and upgrade to the one piece flat fronted windscreen.
Also looking for one of these fuel gauges – marked in gallons it’s a Simmonds 6A/3052 GP.211/065/7. Plus a Dowty ignition switch 5CW/4180 C1212Y would be nice to help finish the left panel.
Any leads on these would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

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May 30, 2015 at 6:32 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #900274

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Wyvern

Still loads to do but the instrument panels are in, although the BFP needs a top mount to help position it a little better. And thanks to the eagle eyed Versuch I’ve managed to acquire the correct gauge for the fuel pressure and this has been added. The GGS and E2A compass are shown only temporarily fitted in their respective positions for effect.
I shall add another post on here shortly with a list of items I need to help complete this stage of things.

I’ve also decided that due to work and other time restraints the project sadly won’t make Cockpitfest this year, although I will be attending as a paying visitor. But I fully intend to take it next year – for a particularly significant reason 🙂

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May 28, 2015 at 6:16 am in reply to: Classic Fighters Air Show #901779

Wyvernfan
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Excellent photos and history of the participants there flyernzl, thanks for posting.

Rob

May 27, 2015 at 9:24 pm in reply to: TFC Sea Fury #902030

Wyvernfan
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Hi
You may find the last paragraph or so of the latest post here of interest. http://fighter-collection.com/cft/tfc-diary/ Normally Hangar updates are only available via our online Fighter Log to Friends of TFC. This update has been made available to all so you can read the facts rather than hearsay and internet rumour about the Sea Fury in question. Hope that helps.

Thanks for that. For me this Sea Fury FB.11 (together with the Fiat CR.42) is one of the most long awaited restorations at Dx, and I’m looking forward to more progress being made on its return to flight I n the near future.

Rob
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