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Post subject: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 17:54 |
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I just found this ad on Barnstormers. I wonder if there's much of a market for an replica like this. It's cheaper of course than the real thing but still a lot of money. Attachment: medium_image_1582968_2_1592346576.jpeg https://www.barnstormers.com/classified ... atid=23751
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 18:34 |
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Joined: 12/03/14 Posts: 19252 Post Likes: +23622 Company: Ciholas, Inc Location: KEHR
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Does that prop look too big? Well, it is. The prop is about 12 inches bigger diameter than the Spitfire which is why this has seriously reduced prop ground clearance. Attachment: medium_image_1582968_10_1612297454.jpeg A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive. Mike C.
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 20:10 |
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Username Protected wrote: Does that prop look too big? Well, it is. The prop is about 12 inches bigger diameter than the Spitfire which is why this has seriously reduced prop ground clearance. Attachment: medium_image_1582968_10_1612297454.jpeg A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive. Mike C. Makes sense. I wonder why he selected that prop? Do you think there wasn't a shorter prop available that could handle that engine, perhaps?
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 21:01 |
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Lovely, a flat tire or strut looks like it would put you in prop strike range.
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 22:58 |
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Username Protected wrote: Does that prop look too big? Well, it is. The prop is about 12 inches bigger diameter than the Spitfire which is why this has seriously reduced prop ground clearance. Attachment: medium_image_1582968_10_1612297454.jpeg A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive. Mike C. I bet it hauls ass though!
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 23:46 |
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Username Protected wrote: Lovely, a flat tire or strut looks like it would put you in prop strike range. Yeah, i don’t get that. I’m not in the business, but I’d have gone to a lot of trouble to avoid making the prop clearance less, In fact it wouldn’t have crossed my mind.
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 10 Feb 2021, 23:58 |
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You Mean Like This? As far as Prop Clearance? I've seen Three Point Landings, but when I see This I think of Three Point Takeoffs
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 11 Feb 2021, 12:07 |
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Joined: 09/28/15 Posts: 41 Post Likes: +28
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Username Protected wrote: Does that prop look too big? Well, it is. The prop is about 12 inches bigger diameter than the Spitfire which is why this has seriously reduced prop ground clearance. Attachment: medium_image_1582968_10_1612297454.jpeg A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive. Mike C. Makes sense. I wonder why he selected that prop? Do you think there wasn't a shorter prop available that could handle that engine, perhaps?
He wanted a Curtiss electric prop but couldn’t get an affordable one ($100,000+). So he got a $3000 prop from a DC3 and had it overhauled for $3500. He knows it’s too big and was advised to cut it down by his Allison mechanic but never did. There’s a video on YouTube of him talking about building it. Very impressive achievement.
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 11 Feb 2021, 21:10 |
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Joined: 08/16/10 Posts: 1182 Post Likes: +388 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Sorry for the duplicate post... can’t figure out how to delete one!
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 11 Feb 2021, 21:12 |
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Joined: 08/16/10 Posts: 1182 Post Likes: +388 Location: Prescott, AZ
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This plane is just down from my hangar and Bob is a wonderful guy. Every time he pulls it out and fires it up it’s a thrill!
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 11 Feb 2021, 21:18 |
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Username Protected wrote: This plane is just down from my hangar and Bob is a wonderful guy. Every time he pulls it out and fires it up it’s a thrill! You can say that again!
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Post subject: Re: Full scale Spitfire replica for sale Posted: 11 Feb 2021, 23:06 |
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I have flown in the same sky with Bob in that airplane. It's a very nice replica.
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