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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.

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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.
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A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive.

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I have known Bob for over 30 years. He has rebuilt a number of other classic planes as well. It took him quite a number of years to complete this project. I remember when he started it. He is a meticulous craftsman and it's a work of art!!

A lot of bang for the buck considering the cost of a new G36 or SR22!

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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.
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A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive.

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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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Lovely, a flat tire or strut looks like it would put you in prop strike range.


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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.
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A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive.

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I bet it hauls ass though!


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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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You Mean Like This? :bugeye: As far as Prop Clearance? I've seen Three Point Landings, but when I see This :eek: I think of Three Point Takeoffs :shrug:


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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.
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A wheel landing, or a tail up takeoff, could be very expensive.

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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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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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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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Pttttf! With that Alison engine, how is he going to get up to 25,000 feet and tangle with the 109s? I'll bet he left the guns off, too.

Seriously, I'm buying a lottery ticket this weekend.

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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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Oversized props can be managed. But, they DO have to be managed.

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