JWB Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Thats interesting. Wonder how they got hold of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep854 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 11:31 AM, Stuart Galbraith said: Thats interesting. Wonder how they got hold of that? Found a bit in someone's basement, then started building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 I shouldn't have asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1158 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) Rather reminds me of a replica tale from a while ago. I think of this whenever I wonder about the plausibilityn of recreating these and the real flights of fancy from the times. https://www.carscoops.com/2016/08/bugatti-airplane-replica-final-test/ https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=7262 A tragic end to an epic endeavour. Edited August 11, 2023 by Mike1158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep854 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Stuart Galbraith said: I shouldn't have asked. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 Some wonderful but probably crazy Germans, are building a replica of a Dornier X flying boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 I love the engine room on this thing, it's like a scene from Metropolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Likely not recovered, but nobody could resist a good Sea Fury video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep854 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 At the other end, the British elegance of the Super Rapide. Yes, there's some restoration footage. https://youtu.be/Xuf1FcH2ERg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Well Shep, if that lottery ticket comes in, get yourself over here. https://www.classic-wings.co.uk/dragon-rapide-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep854 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 8:48 AM, DB said: Well Shep, if that lottery ticket comes in, get yourself over here. https://www.classic-wings.co.uk/dragon-rapide-flights/ I'm in! I've ridden in a Ford Tri-Motor, so this would be an interesting comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 There are several Vickers Vimy replicas about. One flew over my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Efforts to build a flying replica of the near extinct Whirlwind fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Well there is something you haven't seen before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Or this probably. Shame it wasn't preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1158 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I take it the Whirlwind will be for static display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 They do say they want to fly it, but Perigrines are out obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1158 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Looking around for an alternative but the whole size problem rears up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 I mean, they could go electric. By the time they get it finished, it might be a realistic option. TBH, if it ends up static with 2 plastic replicas of Perigrines on it, Id not be too worried. At least one of my favourite Airfix kits has come back from the dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1158 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) Oddly enough there are some moto and car motors up to that level without too much bother. Edited October 14, 2023 by Mike1158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Galbraith Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 I wonder if a V12 out of a Jag, or even a CVRT, would be adequate. The main problem would be the reduction gear I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCallahan Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 3:02 AM, Stuart Galbraith said: I wonder if a V12 out of a Jag, or even a CVRT, would be adequate. The main problem would be the reduction gear I would think. I mean, you could stick in a pair of Dodge Hellcat engines (6.2L supercharged, 717 hp to 807 hp each, depending on model). 875lbs each, about $17k US in a crate. Or, if you could find a way, a couple of Dodge Hellcat Redeye engines, with 1000+ HP (though they are really designed for drag runs, no idea how they run for long periods). I have no idea what the reduction gearing requirements would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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