Plans

Here are some of my recommendations:

If a scale replica of an aircraft is the goal, then I suggest your top priority would be to find an airframe designer who has previously worked on flying homebuilds in the UK, and/or within the frame work of the PFA (Popular Flying Association).

Although having some good full size plans of an original, would be interesting reference, putting a tape measure over both examples at Hendon and Elvington would be my first port of call, if they’ll let you. GA (General Arrangement) drawings are available for most types, but apart from overall dimensions, I would suggest that large innacuracies could result in form and proportions derived.

You might want to contact the LMA (Large Model Association) as I’m sure amid their knowledge pool, someone may have created a large flying Halifax model. It will be easily apparent if this looks right too compared to a small 2D drawing.

If you have a suitable airframe designer on board then starting with the overall shape and dimensions, they will then design the important load bearing structure, flying envelope, select the airofoil, c.g position, systems installation, and weight distribution, etc.

Good luck with your project

Thanks for the suggestions. I will follow some of them up. Regarding possible problems with plans, the Titan Aircraft Company, Ohio, as already agreed to do any changes necessary when scaling down to 60% and also have agreed to help in the design stage.

MKIII flyer

In answer to last posts. Tried Elvington, no go. Don’t think they like the idea of something that might be a better attraction than their composite Halifax, plus the museum do not own the landing strip, hence the mini-Halifax will be kept on a Lincolnshire airfield. Awaiting reply from Duxford and Trenton Museum, Canada and various other sources obtained from my website.

Although the technical details, workforce, construction details, sponsorship and costs have been looked at, nothing can be done unless plans are found.
Engines are 150 h.p. Rotec radials, available from Australia. Initial construction support will be obtained from Titan Aircraft in the USA and assembly/flights will be in the UK.