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Title: RFC Wheeled Tail Support
Post by: Trackpad on July 23, 2018, 11:17:12 AM

Can anyone provide details on the wheeled tail support shown in these photos? I'm building a model of the a/c and would like to display it as shown. I can probably jury-rig a rough duplicate but I have the time to look for some details. TIA for any information:

(https://i.imgur.com/TmBpTmA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zCPpXi3.jpg)

Thanks for visiting!  8)

Title: Re: RFC Wheeled Tail Support
Post by: RLWP on July 23, 2018, 06:03:03 PM

Jury rig it - that seems to be what they did. Apart from reusing aeroplane wheels I haven't noticed any consistency in those trolleys

Richard

Title: Re: RFC Wheeled Tail Support
Post by: Trackpad on July 23, 2018, 10:30:53 PM

Quote from: RLWP on July 23, 2018, 06:03:03 PM

Jury rig it - that seems to be what they did. Apart from reusing aeroplane wheels I haven't noticed any consistency in those trolleys
Richard

"Trolley." Durn! That's the word I was looking for! :D

Thanks for the advice, Richard. With a spare set of wheels in my Sopwith Camel kit courtesy of Wingnut Wings the main part problem is solved. Now to see if my basic engineering skills come up to the mark!  8)

Title: Re: RFC Wheeled Tail Support
Post by: krow113 on July 24, 2018, 05:10:06 AM

No real template...
For The Gotha:
(https://preview.ibb.co/kM47Fw/IMG_1685.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d1FEvw)

Title: Re: RFC Wheeled Tail Support
Post by: lcarroll on July 24, 2018, 05:51:33 AM

    As they say out your way Steve, that's pretty "skoocum", should be mere putty in Gary's capable hands. Love the way we all provide mutual support in our little club! 8)
Cheers,
Lance