A.A. Barry Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm here again the Whirlwind must get a mention, but as youv'e done the closest best thing this year...Mosquito, I want push for a Whirlwind, My choices would be :- 1 Hawker HInd E.P. 60/70" 2 Junkers 52m ...iron annie ( 3 EP ) 72" 3 Percivil Provost...... I.C. 60/70" There are so many fine aircraft to choose from, Cheers Barry . Edited By A.A. Barry on 12/01/2016 13:56:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I must say that Robin Colbourne's suggestion for the Yak 12 B appeals. And as a first biplane, getting rid of the fiddly cabane struts is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 DH94 Moth Minor....55" span EP or IC. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 How about something a little different. Perhaps a Beechcraft Stagger Wing or Waco SRE Martin Baker 2 Or even a medium sized Gee Bee as the kits seem to sell well. WW2 is now long gone, the memories and experiences associated with some aircraft are now passing with the people who lived through it. Perhaps more emphasis on classic civil aircraft that are now preserved and flying. Or alternatively an early Jet, where there was still some wing area, relative to the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Erf I agree that WW2 was along time ago and so true that each year that goes by there are less survivors of this period. However all the time you have the BBMF, Flying Legends and many others around the globe restoring,replicating and flying these aircraft WW2 will never be forgotten and passed down to the generations....Long may it continue! Of course modellers play their part by making beautiful scale models of these warbirds and flying them. At 16 years old I always wanted a spitfire, I did have one and crashed it through inexperience! At 37 I still want another and will make one one day. I think the plane chosen would most likely have to satisfy 3 markets for sale UK,USA and Australia which leads me to believe that A Warbird or JET are the most logical for the special in this day and age sales are the most important. However bipes can't be ruled out either as the French Nieuport 17 and others were used and would be popular in the US. It will be interesting to see the final subject chosen. Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Steve The problem I have with many WW2 aircraft, they are the same ones. WW1 aircraft, is that unfortunately they often need building, beyond the simple sheet sides. I realise that from TN perspective they have to be commercial. Which does mean, more of the same, or something that has so much character, that it generates sales because of this personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Here are a few of my favourites, all 60 to 72 inch span and preferably leccy: 1. Piel Emeraude 2. Robin DR400 3. Twin Pioneer 4. Cosmic Wind I could go on all night! Provost sounds good as does the Yak 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Parker Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi All, Here are my thoughts 1. DH 71 Tiger Moth, low wing ic or electric 2. Lockheed Electra model 10, twin electric 3. Bucker Jungmann span around the 60" span Difficult to narrow the list down could go on and on and on........ Regards Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I would like to see something that hasn't been done to death, or is readily available to download free from the internet. Any Japanese WWII twin would be great. How about Macchi 205 Veltro. Or, an Arado 196. Now that's different ! I must admit I do like the idea of theSIAI-Marchetti SF.260. Just one major request. Please make it something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A 60 - 70" Hawker Hornet, Fury, Hind or Nimrod. You gotta love Sydney Camm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J V R Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I can think of two I would l like 1. Cessna 337 2. Zero around 60'' wing span I will need to think about the third one Edited By J V R on 13/01/2016 00:02:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Keep your three choices coming Guys......and if possible avoid the obscure designs....im have trouble keeping up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven S Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 My power choice has to be electric and from 44 to 66" span 1. Fairchild Super 71 2 Mitsubishi Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Banner Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A large-FuryHindZeroElectric and glow options ideally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yak 50, Zero ( both a bit more complicated 'cos of the retracts ), or a Chipmunk ( what's not to like? ), or my favourite option, the Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter which, with the fixed u/c, structural wing bracing and potential to fit flaps could be made as complicated and "interesting" as you like. All 4 for electric power, especially the PC-6, that long thin nose would look awful with an ugly great finned cylinder head and exhaust silencer hanging out in the breeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Chandrayan Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 1. Hind 2. Fury 3. Zero IC with option of electric for those who want to take that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 WEll the HIND/ Fury are getting a good mention Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 My issue with wire braced bipes of any size is the sheer hassle of rigging them at the field. At least the Fiat's rigid bracing would allow plug in wings to be assembled easily. If it is a wire braced bipes, a Jungmann in line cowl or Lycoming Jungmeister would be good for hiding IC engines. Aichi Val - did I mention that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Just as a fyi for all the Hind/Hart/Demon aficionados, Gordon Whitehead did a 46" span one of those quite a while back and the plan is available Let's not ask Tony to re-invent the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 1. Bf 109 e 2. Mitsubishi Zero 3. Aichi Val Not bothered about the power plant, I use both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Butler Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 For me the list would be: 1. Ju52 2. P38 lightning 3. Gloster Gladiator All electric if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran Arnold Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Well my choices are: Airspeed Oxford II Hawker Fury Miles Magister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Lane Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Here's my choices. Percival Piston Provost. Spitfire Mk24 P38 Lightening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Posted by Danny Fenton on 12/01/2016 23:30:28: A 60 - 70" Hawker Hornet, Fury, Hind or Nimrod. You gotta love Sydney Camm Not many rivets on those Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Although I suggested the Cessna Bobcat twin, I have to say I do also like the idea of the Airspeed Oxford II as proposed by Keiran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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