David Quartermaine

Thanks for the interest shown. My main reason for posting was making people aware of the project, raising interest and to be brutally honest getting some money flowing into the groups coffers by becoming a member or just donating. This is the overwhelming basic requirement to keep things going, just click on the link in my first post to find out more. Andy doesn't need recruiting and seems to be made of the right stuff. Martin once again, funding, given enough the finish target date is 2024 the 25th anniversary of D-Day so hopefully you could see and hear. Actually they have a Tempest fuselage, it has Indian roundels so most likely a Mk11.This came in a job lot of parts and jigs bought as a lot of them are common to both designs. They are looking for more Sabres so who knows regarding a MkV. Doc, The HQ is a factory unit in Uckfield and is primally an office and storage facility. A few times a year it is made more presentable as an open day for members to see and hear the latest developments. They do have stands at major air shows for fund raising, this worked very well for the Duxford Blenheim as I remember. Jon's post came in as I posted, good points. Building a Sabre from scratch is stretching my imagination, something for Laser to take on once the twins are back in stock . Dave. Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 16:35:23 Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 16:43:19 Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 16:43:55 Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 16:45:47

Last Sunday took a drive to the Hawker Typhoon Restoration Group's HQ at Uckfield for their members open day. The object of the enterprise is to restore a Typhoon to flying condition, as all of the RAF's Typhoons were scrapped shortly after WW2 no mean target. On arrival I was most impressed with the number of parts that have been tracked down and collected over the past few years. Here are a few of the more recognisable ones. The legendary 37 litre 2200HP Napier Sabre sleeve valve 24 cylinder supercharged engine. This has been donated by Cranfield University and is believed to be unused and inhibited from new. The front fuselage with part cockpit. The rear fuselage, this is the first major part to be restored and by now on its way to Airframe Assemblies for work to commence, big bucks. If any of you think this project is worthy of your support please visit here **LINK** There is a dedicated team running this project but basically a great deal of money is required to complete this project so any donation large or small is appreciated, thank you. Dave. Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 11:54:50 Edited By David Quartermaine on 09/04/2019 12:01:07

My 1/4 scale SE5a from the Dennis Bryant drawings. Went overboard with detailing somewhat which resulted in a porky 24lbs but the Laser 180 pulls it around adequately. Dave.