1/4 Scale Supermarine Spitfire by Air Classics
03-05-2010, 12:57 PM
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1/4 Scale Supermarine Spitfire by Air Classics
Hi, I have a set of scratch build 1/4 scale 111 inch wingspan Supermarine Spitfire plans from Air Classics.
Has anyone heard of Air Classics, and how do the plans compare with Don Smith or Rick Reeves plans. Are Air Classic plans original designs or copies from other desingers? Any I/P welcome.
Alan
Has anyone heard of Air Classics, and how do the plans compare with Don Smith or Rick Reeves plans. Are Air Classic plans original designs or copies from other desingers? Any I/P welcome.
Alan
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RE: 1/4 Scale Supermarine Spitfire by Air Classics
Hi Alan,
Are you refering to the Airclassics magazine ??? I have never heard of that spit in the scratch built circles here in SA.
[link]http://www.challengeweb.com/magazines.html[/link]
I just created a new thread for the C-Arf 1/4 scale spit, and would be keen to communicate on some specific warbird issues. eg engine cooling, Flap setups, gear mounting and paints/finished. Good luck with your project!
Cheers
Peter
Are you refering to the Airclassics magazine ??? I have never heard of that spit in the scratch built circles here in SA.
[link]http://www.challengeweb.com/magazines.html[/link]
I just created a new thread for the C-Arf 1/4 scale spit, and would be keen to communicate on some specific warbird issues. eg engine cooling, Flap setups, gear mounting and paints/finished. Good luck with your project!
Cheers
Peter
03-16-2010, 12:14 PM
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RE: 1/4 Scale Supermarine Spitfire by Air Classics
Hi Peter,
They might be from the magazine, but there is no specific mention of it on the plans, or of any designer. The info box just says Air Classics 1/4 scale 111 inch wingspan Supermarine Spitfire. The plans are complete with all templates for formers etc, plus type of balsa / ply and thickness, including some limited build instructions. I'm just trying to decide which spitfire to build, I have a 1/6 scale (60" WS) and a 1/5 scale (88" WS) pica spitfire kits, plus these 1/4 scale (111" WS) plans. I'm leaning towards the 1/5 scale as I do have a cockpit kit , spinner, OS BGX engine, retracts and wheels. But a nice big 1/4 scale spitty would be nice, decisions decisions!!!
Alan
They might be from the magazine, but there is no specific mention of it on the plans, or of any designer. The info box just says Air Classics 1/4 scale 111 inch wingspan Supermarine Spitfire. The plans are complete with all templates for formers etc, plus type of balsa / ply and thickness, including some limited build instructions. I'm just trying to decide which spitfire to build, I have a 1/6 scale (60" WS) and a 1/5 scale (88" WS) pica spitfire kits, plus these 1/4 scale (111" WS) plans. I'm leaning towards the 1/5 scale as I do have a cockpit kit , spinner, OS BGX engine, retracts and wheels. But a nice big 1/4 scale spitty would be nice, decisions decisions!!!
Alan
