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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: lone modeller on September 12, 2015, 05:55:47 AM
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Evening All,
Here are some more images of the completed model. A full build log is in the scratch build section.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4268/34709979512_496d2e0ee7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcHCC)
In 1911 the aircraft designer and manufacturer A. V. Roe abandoned his earlier triplane design and instead started to build a biplane, the first of which flew for the first time on 1 April of that year. This was a two seat aircraft with a 35hp Green engine and a triangular tail, but the latter was quickly replaced with a square unit. The remainder of the machine was built following the same techniques as the earlier triplanes with a triangular shaped fuselage with only the front covered in fabric, and the radiator mounted in front of the pilot and obscuring his view rather badly.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4251/34709997462_702fc215ae_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcNY7)
Wing warping was used to control the aircraft which was relatively stable and easy to fly. The first machine took part in the Brooklands - Shoreham air race of 6 May 1911.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4224/34709989902_11f437eccf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcLHL)
In June naval Commander Schwann bought the machine and had it transported to Barrow-in-Furness where he had the wheels removed and the skids mounted on floats. Following a series of trials on different designs of floats the aircraft unexpectedly lifted off the water to make the first take off from sea-water of any aircraft in Britain.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4271/34709986772_0d0fb51e4b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcKMN)
Five other machines were built in late 1911 and early 1912 with small variations in the basic design, including sesquiplane wings, different engines and repositioning of the radiator to improve the view of the pilot. The sixth machine was a single seater.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4196/34709984152_61199e797b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcK1C)
It is not known exactly how many type D biplanes were built at A. V. Roe's works at Manchester, but the second machine and two others were used in 1913 at the Avro Flying School at Shoreham. The records indicate that the machines were scrapped in early 1914.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4199/34710000992_d30a1bbdce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcQ1Y)
This design was used by Roe and his design engineers to learn a great deal about aerodynamic stability, control, construction and much else. The Green engine was very good for its time, especially with reference to reliability, but the Type D was, like most of its contemporaries, underpowered. Nevertheless Roe and his team were able to use their experience to help them to design and build what was to become one of the first legends in aviation history - the Avro 504.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4271/34710012662_9c0165954a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcTub)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4272/34833744456_861f7303d1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V593CY)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4271/34709972912_061618827f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTcFEQ)
Thanks for looking.
Stephen.
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Stephen that is an exellent build.
Wait for your next.
Cheers
Martin
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Magnificent, Stephen! When you first started this project, I hauled out my old Pyro/Inpact kit and mentally made the modifications that would bring it up to the level of your project. In 1/48 scale, it'll be a challenging build. Even more so in 1/72 scale. Truly impressive work, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very nicely done indeed, and a subject not often seen!
Ian
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You have done a tremendous job with this scratch build Stephen, and doing it in 1:72 scale makes it even more impressive. It is a really nice looking model finished off beautifully and the rigging is superb, congratulations on producing another masterpiece.
Des.
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Brilliant Scratch building Stephen! As always I enjoyed following your processes!
RAGIII
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Stephen,
Magnificent Build, what a fine finish! I marvel at the detail and impressive results you produce in 1;72 Scale. Truly great work, congratulations on another stunning addition to your stable.
Cheers,
Lance
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Truly amazing work, Stephen. You are a master of
scratch-building with the talent to do it in such a
small scale! Great job, my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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My hats off to your scratchbuilding skills, excellent work with amazing result!
Salute! ;)
Cheers
Ondra
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My thanks to all of you who have dropped by and left such complimentary remarks. They are much appreciated.
Stephen.
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I'm always in awe of scratchbuilds, especially of this quality and in 1/72nd too!
Makes me want to dust off my old Impact kit.
Very well done,
cheers,
Tony.
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an awesome model Stephen
bravo!
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It must so rewarding to have created this pleasing aeroplane in 1/72.a very big BRAVO sir!
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Congratulations, Stephen, on finishing yet one more of your great scratch-built unusual subjects. Very nice!
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Thank you Tony, Ermio, Thumbs Up and Przemol for the very kind remarks. I really appreciate the positive comments that other people make about my models.
Stephen