RICHARD WILLS

Ah , the repeat offenders are coming out from under the couch again . Listen , Ive sweet talked Phill into doing a batch , but I'm warning you now , there wont be another run after that . So please , no bleaters or whiners after the event . Think of it as an upmarket Aldi offer 😁

What a lovely little chap . Ive stood gazing at the one in Hendon many times . But I couldnt remember the difference between 32 and 42 < Doh ! 😕 I took my Anorak off and everything . Guessed it was an engine thing then got it wrong .

Good fun that . I stumbled on one (14) . More interesting was that my wife got 13 . Bloody good show !

I wouldn't do a commercial long nose because most don't like them . It would just be for my amusement .

Very tidy Jonathan . Its not a race , so enjoy the journey . You can't compete with the retired guys when you're still working and fettling the family . I'm sure , like a lot of us , its quite therapeutic . The other advantage of being near the back of the pack is that you can see everyone else trying different colours and ideas . When I can get a building slot with Phill the kit cutter , I will get some more 190s made . Although all of my designs , I'm proud to say , fly well and have no obvious nasties like tip stall etc , sometimes all the stars come into alignment . The Fw190 is one of those . I can honestly say it is the best flying of all of my single engined warbirds (the Yak is also close ) Its kind of like the old Ford Escort Mexico . The individual parts are average . But when you throw them in the same pot , magic happens . If I do a second one for my self , I will do a long nose 190D . It may fly even better because the fuselage is longer, meaning even better directional stability . Dave B1 is pricking up his ears !

That is another story entirely 😉

I think the point of my post has been slightly misunderstood . I didnt really intend to start talking about 110 retracts , which were made bespoke for the Warbirds 110 and that particular production run . The post with pictures of my Tempest and 190 was about the fact that Paul has geared up to make retract packs for the two D Day fighters . Gilly was previously bemoaning the fact that there are no more WB 110s left to buy , so I said it was simply down to there being insufficient demand . I am not really touting for 110 customers but I would probably be able to do a run if the numbers cam up a bit higher . The 110 is 72" span and runs on two 4s 3300 packs . It flew really nicely and had no vices as far as I could tell . Ron got a lot of missions in and I had over 100 on the original built many years ago with four strokes . The thread was (I believe ) one of the most viewed on the forum . Pauls 110 is a thing of beauty and he led the build on line .

I'd like to do a small run of 110s as I really liked the model . Need a few orders to make a run worthwhile . Current wood prices would also make them around £240 rather than £180 . In the mean time , Ive fitted some wheel doors on both of the D day fighters. Now I dont have to worry about prop strikes I might try a 3 blade prop on the 190 . I have to say that they are both easy to land on wheels . Paul Johnson is still creating retract packs for anyone interested .

You could do a nice line in dolls house rolling pins .😉

Well done Geoff . I'm really liking the look you are going for . I really miss my P51B even though I still fly the blue nose D version . They are almost different aircraft to look at because of all of the subtle differences . When you've finished I will no doubt be inspired to make another one !

You've done me proud there David , Your Tempest looks exactly like mine . I think they have a "workman" like look about them , as if they can really be used on all occasions . I hope the Tempest goes on to be as popular as the 190 as more come off the production line . Once people realise that they are very difficult to stall and consequently easy to land (even with retracts ) , the extra work involved in sanding the wing will become academic . I am going to create a new website in a month or so , which is long overdue as the old one has pretty much stopped working . The new site will initially only have 190s and Tempests , plus the usual accessory options . We need to swell the numbers to make future designs worth doing so people like you going to events and actually showing them off helps tremendously . I will also be asking for reviews and pictures of customers (our lads )models so that newbies can be reassured that all of the above is attainable . Both of the models (and the La7 ) look superb , so thank you for supporting WR and flying the flag .

Looking fab Chris . I dont know why more people havent had a go at Tony's Beau . I dont bother varnishing Chris . My Heinkel 111 is five year sold at least and matt finished in B and Q with chalk weathering . I dont let rain get on it but otherwise take no precautions .

This one was spotted at the West London Fun fly In , Brian Seymour who campaigns the wonderful Macchi 202 on a regular basis , took a picture and presumably chatted with the owner . I tried to back track through the various 190 threads to spot the model but it's like a spider web now with threads everywhere . I might be wrong but I think it may be David Orrells . We have five "Daves" so its not easy ! Anyway , it looks fabulous, so come on Dave tell us what response you got at the show 😁

Excellent work Simon . I did a similar tailwheel mount using a coat hanger wire . I also like your "gills " in 3d print . Nice touch . Can I buy it back ? Cracking pic here by Leccy and Murat BTW

I'm guessing around 78" ? Am I correct ?