Proper Air-Craft

[Bush Tucker Man]

Been browsing around and found a couple of sites that look to feature (mainly) proper aeroplanes, not all jets, some are propellor driven


www.warbirdalley.com
www.realaero.com

Now this one DOES look interesting :D
www.spitfireaircraftco.com

It's a bit more complex than an Airfix version :D , but undoubtedly more fun.

And for how to paint the engine cowling when you've built it;
www.bombergirl.com

[Bush Tucker Man]

The cost of building your very own Spitfire; £190,000 approx.
No engine, air-screw or instruments included.


Alternatively restore one;
www.spitfirerestoration.com

[wifey]

bit out of my price range I'm afraid
mind you, the poster might be a present from Santa... :P

[Bush Tucker Man]

It'd be a bit more complex building a Spitifire instead of a ToyLander, I'd need a bigger garage :D

However. I do know someone with a garage that is big enough

Still my back garden opens onto a level field that's about 600yards long - my own personal runway :D  :D

No, it'd have to be a 'very lucky on a Saturday night' type of toy

[Hubs]

The cost of building your very own Spitfire; £190,000 approx.
No engine, air-screw or instruments included.

Unfortunately, engine, propeller and instruments would probably double that cost and then there is airworthiness.  But it would be fun.

Still my back garden opens onto a level field that's about 600yards long - my own personal runway

Hope there aren't any big trees at the end otherwise you might need a bigger field  

[Bush Tucker Man]

There's a row of Poplars (?)half-way down, but the chap with the big garage has a big chainsaw :D

I know what you mean Simon, but the kit is American, so the air-worthiness certification might be differant across there.
That's even allowing for those litigious Yanks (drop a hat, & they'll sue :D)

The kit uses the Allison version of the Merlin (at least I think that's what it said), presumably it was manufactured under licence?


By the way;
Ever fancied a taxi ride in a Lancaster??
www.lincsaviation.co.uk

[Bush Tucker Man]

www.thundercity.com

Pity it's in South Africa :(

[Hubs]

I've heard of Thunder City before.  What a brilliant idea, but spoilt for choice.  Difficult to decide between Lightning and Buccaneer.  As you say pity it is in South Africa, but they probably get the weather for it :!:

[300+]

Apparently south effrika is the only place in the world that allows the lightening an airworthyness cert or there is some other legal provision to make it the only country where you could offer this service.

Can you imagine that for a job? You have to take the plane up, impress the passengers with the G-force, speed, etc. and then collect a pay cheque. Where do I sign up?

Just like being a figher pilot but without all that saluting & boot polishing.

Or getting shot at...

Steve

[Bush Tucker Man]

Mmm.
SWMBO is going to South Africa to visit relatives in February, wonder if she'd be up for a flight.
Or do I buy another ticket & go there myself, just for a Lightning flight??

[Hubs]

Richard,

I'm sure it would be hard, but someone's got to give it a go :P

[Bush Tucker Man]

I've e-mailed the Discovery channel (Home & Leisure) to suggest that they buy a Spitfire kit for Mark Evans to build.

After all he's done (with technical help)
AC Cobra replica (complete with 400ci V8 )
Jaguar E-Type restoration
Helicopter (self-build  -Robinson??)
a Trike

The 'Spit' would nice & draw lots of attention from the press

I asked them to respond to my suggestion, if they do I'll let you know.

[Bush Tucker Man]

www.spitfire-museum.com

Dedicated to that beautiful creation of RJ Mitchell