I’d like to see some part nos. mentioned because it looks more like an Oxford column to me.

I recently bought an Oxford column and yoke have to admit i cannot see any difference from the Mosquito, is there one other than part numbers?:confused:

hi graham regarding the spitfire. i used to build the fibreglass replicas and spent a year in 91/92 taking it around to many events and agree with your comments. im not sure if you know but the replica you have was one from my moulds which we built back in the 90’s under TDL Replicas.We built 12 of these fibreglass replicas and happy to see them going to good use. Like you say people like to touch alot and we are already equipped with the appropriate fencing and trailer etc. thank you for advice it is much appreciated . if your ever up this way feel free to get in contact and will be happy to show you round the spitfire regards terry

Hello Terry

Thats interesting I always thought mine was a GB Replicas one, did they buy the molds from you?
I have to agree with Baz they are superb replicas and apart from the UC they are extremely strong, we obviously had to do some strengthing work to take the engine but basically its a very strong structure.
Would love to see your Spitfire thankyou, I travel around allot so you might see me sooner than you think.
It really is amazing and knowing how much time and money i have spent on my giant airfix kit I am quite in awe that you have created what is really a real Spitfire, its got to be at least as original as many flying today. I am surprised you havent attached an original Data plate.
Perhaps we could work together sometime? Baz and i have plans to do something together at some stage although i fear you may put us in the dark with your superb creation.

Lovely

is there a link with the cannons firing?

just love your toy!:diablo:

Hello Baz

Sorry no not yet she is still on the back of the lorry after the Wedding in Solihul, hope to have her set up very soon but the weathers murder and i cant get motivated. The cannons are really quite simple to achieve although not cheap send me an email and I’ll let you in on how its been done, you could easily fit them to your baby. The prop is pretty impressive finaly got the hydraulics working, havent had the bottle to spin it flat out yet.:diablo: Have a range of 0 to 800 RPM I run it at about 150 thats plenty fast enough!

How about this ? As Kev 35 correctly says you could taxi to the Wedding prop is now fully operational and I believe its the only Spitfire replica or otherwise with operational blank Firing 20mm cannons, you could have a salute. :diablo: PM sent.

Was a spitfire ever trailed with drop tanks like that of the p-51?

The fuel tank in the p-51 is in the fuselarge correct not infront of the pilot like a spitfire or am i wrong?

What would it take for a spitfire to have the same range as a p-51D?

I guess it was tested and the mustang came out best but i wonder why?

The P51 used the radiator to create a small ammount of propulsion which offset the drag of the radiator which along with the wing which meant longer range.

Well….although I was beaten to it to identify the faces on the photo I can go one better and identify the writing on the back! It is the handrwiting of Dilip Sarkar. Very distinctive! Just to add, I have an original sepia toned print of this and it is entirely possible this is copied from my print. It seems as if he used it in one of his books. No idea which one. Dilip has given up on the aviation scene at least twice in the past and sold/disposed of much of his collection along the way and so it is possible this photo originates from one of those periods in Dilip’s life.

What sold all those log books donated to him by veteran family members for safe keeping?:confused:

A remarkable artwork and story which I had not seen before…

http://www.valorstudios.com/Franz-Stigler-Charlie-Brown.htm#

Quite an amazing story I would not have believed it unless I read the article.