Romeo Whisky Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm afraid I'm no builder, but I was scanning some old slides into the PC recently and came upon this which I photographed (probably at Sywell) in about 1962. It is a Comper CLA7 Swift. Actually I never knew what it was until today when I looked it up on the CAA website, and then I thought what a wonderful scale build it might be for some of you clever balsa-bashers out there. It was built in 1931 and was very fast for its day (140 knots). I've done some homework for you too - here are some useful links:- http://www.ffscale.co.uk/comper.htm http://nickcomper.co.uk/aircraft/comper-swift/ http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=32479 http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/pdf/DataSheets/Swift.pdf http://www.wonwinglo.scale-models.net/id31.htm It is worth Googling too as there even some plans out there! Hope someone finds this interesting. Edited By Romeo Whisky on 08/12/2009 17:40:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Interesting indeed! Basically an engine with wings. Visibility must've been shocking!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I am sure that has been done, with plans published in at least one British Mag. No doubt some one will send in the info' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Whisky Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Some of the links in the original posting above will set you on the trail for some plans. One has plans for a rubber-powered version which might be electrified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Webster Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I scratch built a 54" version of this aircraft about 20 years ago. The undercarriage was in an awkward position and made take-offs difficult - it would nose over at the drop of a hat. It hand launched very easily and flew really well. It could spin like nothing on earth and would recover instantly. It could flat turn on rudder and elevator in spite of there being no dihedral on the wing. At the time I fancied building a bigger version but lost interest and went on to do other things. Sold it on eventually. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I think that Chris Golds has a plan in the Traplet range. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve biplane Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 You can see a Comper Swift for real at Shuttleworths aka Old Warden but I don't think it is a flyer at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 interesting? boooorrrrrriiiiiiiinnnnggggggg now things like this are interesting and cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Kwool. But I'me still looking for a gloster javlin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Something here should 'float your boat' then, Jonathan Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Posted by Pete B on 14/12/2009 22:16:13: Something here should 'float your boat' then, Jonathan definitely, burt rutan designs are so different and cool especially the starship. must build one of those one day. Fully moulded structure and polished exterior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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