By: Wyvernfan
- 23rd January 2015 at 12:25Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks to both of you for the encouragement.
The cockpit rig with canopy and ejection seat that I lashed up a couple of years ago gave me the correct floor to windscreen measurement for an S.4 plus the correct angle at which to set the windscreen so it can meet flush with the front of the canopy (the windscreen doesn't sit flat on the sill plate, as the front sits higher than the rear). The trip to Yeovilton got me the panel dimensions which in turn gave me the angle of the cockpit walls as they sit almost flush, plus the width of the cockpit floor and side panels.
So although it's not exact, in the absence of drawings or plans my "back of a fag packet dimensions" means it's close enough to meet my needs!
By: wingsmuseumUK
- 23rd January 2015 at 12:33Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Looking good! what ever you manage to achieve is better than what currently survives i.e. nothing - well done and look forward to seeing this one grow!
By: Wyvernfan
- 23rd January 2015 at 22:35Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Looking good! what ever you manage to achieve is better than what currently survives i.e. nothing - well done and look forward to seeing this one grow!
By: TwinOtter23
- 23rd January 2015 at 22:44Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Rob, don’t look at it as being a brave decision; but rather as being a proud moment to show-off and share what you’ve achieved – it’s looking good! :applause:
By: Wyvernfan
- 24th January 2015 at 07:46Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Mike - many thanks, comment appreciated.
Howard - thank you for the encouragement. It has to be said that I never for one minute intended to make anything, just collect parts as and when. But having decided to fabricate some instrument panels it seemed a natural next step to hang them on 'something'.
I'm sure there are others out there who are in a similar position who have some bits of aircraft, maybe rare types too and would like to go a step further, but are a little unsure of what to do. So I hope that the interest and encouragement generated on here will give them a nudge to embark on something of their own - regardless of their ability!
By: TwinOtter23
- 24th January 2015 at 10:38Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
....I'm sure there are others out there who are in a similar position who have some bits of aircraft, maybe rare types too and would like to go a step further, but are a little unsure of what to do. So I hope that the interest and encouragement generated on here will give them a nudge to embark on something of their own - regardless of their ability!
An interesting perspective and might I suggest even more reason why you should exhibit this year! :eagerness:
By: Wyvernfan
- 24th January 2015 at 17:04Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Again thanks for the comments.
Mark - the Sturgeon is a little bit different as it is just a windscreen... a very battered and twisted windscreen at that. To do anything would mean taking it apart and stripping it down and losing its patina or "life story" as I like to think of it. I have pictures of it as a complete reconditioned airframe (TS480) and also later as just a windscreen sat on top of a pile of scrap. It is also I believe a unique survivor from just twenty eight built.
So although I would love to add a control panel to it, for now Ive decided to leave it as is!
By: Jagx204
- 24th January 2015 at 17:16Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Rob, from your picture on page 1 the section of TS480 doesn't look that bad. I certainly wouldn't advocate stripping it for the reasons you state, but adding to it would enhance its opportunity to remember this forgotten type. Anyway you are doing a grand job anyway and its in safe hands.
By: No.2 A.A.C.U.
- 26th January 2015 at 20:27Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Rob,
Visitor only this year as the Martinet is some way off. If she ever sees the light of day at Newark it will be a one off............hope to see you there.
By: Wyvernfan
- 18th February 2015 at 22:00Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Got around to picking up the laser cut set of ally instrument panels today for the Wyvern S.4. So now for a little fitting and fettling of the instruments when time permits!
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By: Wyvernfan - 23rd January 2015 at 12:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks to both of you for the encouragement.
The cockpit rig with canopy and ejection seat that I lashed up a couple of years ago gave me the correct floor to windscreen measurement for an S.4 plus the correct angle at which to set the windscreen so it can meet flush with the front of the canopy (the windscreen doesn't sit flat on the sill plate, as the front sits higher than the rear). The trip to Yeovilton got me the panel dimensions which in turn gave me the angle of the cockpit walls as they sit almost flush, plus the width of the cockpit floor and side panels.
So although it's not exact, in the absence of drawings or plans my "back of a fag packet dimensions" means it's close enough to meet my needs!
Rob
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By: wingsmuseumUK - 23rd January 2015 at 12:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Looking good! what ever you manage to achieve is better than what currently survives i.e. nothing - well done and look forward to seeing this one grow!
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By: ian_ - 23rd January 2015 at 17:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Nice work! Lovely to see it in 3D, you'll be sitting in it soon.
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By: No.2 A.A.C.U. - 23rd January 2015 at 18:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Rob,
Great work she really is beginning to take shape...........would be good to see her at Newark.
Regards,
Tim
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By: Wyvernfan - 23rd January 2015 at 22:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thank you!
Rob
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By: Wyvernfan - 23rd January 2015 at 22:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cheers Ian. Still along way to go mind!
Rob
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By: Wyvernfan - 23rd January 2015 at 22:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cheers Tim, Newark might be a possibility - depending on progress and if I'm feeling brave :)
Rob
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By: TwinOtter23 - 23rd January 2015 at 22:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Rob, don’t look at it as being a brave decision; but rather as being a proud moment to show-off and share what you’ve achieved – it’s looking good! :applause:
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By: Versuch - 24th January 2015 at 00:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Top work Rob, another brick in the wall.
Kind Regards Mike
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By: Wyvernfan - 24th January 2015 at 07:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Mike - many thanks, comment appreciated.
Howard - thank you for the encouragement. It has to be said that I never for one minute intended to make anything, just collect parts as and when. But having decided to fabricate some instrument panels it seemed a natural next step to hang them on 'something'.
I'm sure there are others out there who are in a similar position who have some bits of aircraft, maybe rare types too and would like to go a step further, but are a little unsure of what to do. So I hope that the interest and encouragement generated on here will give them a nudge to embark on something of their own - regardless of their ability!
Rob
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By: 12jaguar - 24th January 2015 at 09:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well said:applause:
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By: TwinOtter23 - 24th January 2015 at 10:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
An interesting perspective and might I suggest even more reason why you should exhibit this year! :eagerness:
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By: Jagx204 - 24th January 2015 at 11:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Look forward to a similar approach with the Sturgeon, when you feel the urge!
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By: Wyvernfan - 24th January 2015 at 17:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Again thanks for the comments.
Mark - the Sturgeon is a little bit different as it is just a windscreen... a very battered and twisted windscreen at that. To do anything would mean taking it apart and stripping it down and losing its patina or "life story" as I like to think of it. I have pictures of it as a complete reconditioned airframe (TS480) and also later as just a windscreen sat on top of a pile of scrap. It is also I believe a unique survivor from just twenty eight built.
So although I would love to add a control panel to it, for now Ive decided to leave it as is!
Rob
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By: Jagx204 - 24th January 2015 at 17:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Rob, from your picture on page 1 the section of TS480 doesn't look that bad. I certainly wouldn't advocate stripping it for the reasons you state, but adding to it would enhance its opportunity to remember this forgotten type. Anyway you are doing a grand job anyway and its in safe hands.
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By: No.2 A.A.C.U. - 24th January 2015 at 18:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Rob,
No need to feel brave - what you have achieved to date is a credit to you and the type and goes to show what can be formed in ones garage / workshop.
Keep at it and will hopefully see you at Newark.
Kind regards,
Tim
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By: Wyvernfan - 24th January 2015 at 22:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cheers Tim. You planning on going to Newark as a visitor this year, or are we going to see your Martinet project making its welcome debut?
Rob
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By: No.2 A.A.C.U. - 26th January 2015 at 20:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Rob,
Visitor only this year as the Martinet is some way off. If she ever sees the light of day at Newark it will be a one off............hope to see you there.
Tim
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By: Wyvernfan - 18th February 2015 at 22:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Got around to picking up the laser cut set of ally instrument panels today for the Wyvern S.4. So now for a little fitting and fettling of the instruments when time permits!
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By: Bruce - 18th February 2015 at 22:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Very nice indeed Rob - where did you get them done?