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Post by baz62 on Jun 14, 2014 14:35:12 GMT 12
Just received my issue of Classic Wings. They are celebrating their 20th Anniversary (I think I bought ever single one except the first one!)and they are certainly one of the best magazines covering aviation history and certainly (at least for me) the best covering new Zealand and Australia. I may have missed this little bit of news somehow but in this issue but the FW190 based at Omaka as part of the Chariots of Fire collection (along with the nearly finished MKXIV Spitfire and Sopwith Pup) is about to get a buddy in the shape of a genuine BF109G. This has been for sale for a while and is currently in Australia. I wonder where she will be restored. There are a few firms that have rebuilt the 109 in the US and UK. Dare we hope that she will come here for restoration? Dave, polish up your microphone and get interviewing the COF owner for the WONZ Show!  Oh and Graham Orphan he would be a good one too! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2014 18:18:41 GMT 12
A 109 for CFFC? Outstanding news!
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Post by noooby on Jun 15, 2014 16:39:16 GMT 12
Baz, you got your Roman numerals muddled, should be a Mk XIV, not a XVI |
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Post by baz62 on Jun 15, 2014 17:10:02 GMT 12
Well spotting of my deliberate mistake (cough cough).I'll fix it. |
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Post by baz62 on Jun 15, 2014 22:14:22 GMT 12
Just had an update on the 109 from a reliable source. Yes the 109 is coming here but is not the Chariots of Fire collection wbo has bought it. The good news is the owner is an aircraft engineer who plans to rebuild it himself here in New Zealand.
Exciting times ahead it seems!
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Post by rayo on Jun 16, 2014 8:00:36 GMT 12
Wow incredible news what a huge undertaking though! I admire the their vision and commitment and wish them all the best.
Any hint if we are talking about a static or flyable restoration??
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Post by Mustang51 on Jun 16, 2014 8:15:58 GMT 12
Oooooh. Lots of work there. Stretching fuselage skins etc etc etc. Looking forward to seeing that one under rebuild
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Post by shorty on Jun 16, 2014 8:39:39 GMT 12
Stretching fuselage skins?
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Post by baz62 on Jun 16, 2014 12:48:49 GMT 12
The 109 fuselage construction is made up of alloy sheet formed on a mould (pressed originally?)into the fuselage shape (in a lengthways nose to tail direction) in various sections reducing in size and in left and right "halves"..
And yes I understand it is going to be a flyer.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 16, 2014 17:14:56 GMT 12
Like this:  |
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Post by rayo on Jun 16, 2014 17:16:11 GMT 12
Great news and something very special to look forward to.
I promise I will now try very hard ::)to be patient and wait for all to eventually be revealed LOL!!
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Post by rayo on Jun 16, 2014 18:28:51 GMT 12
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Post by baz62 on Jun 16, 2014 19:33:26 GMT 12
Yes I believe so.
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Post by shorty on Jun 16, 2014 21:53:27 GMT 12
so forming rather than stretching? (thats how this LAME would see it) If you look here you will see they are formed,not stretched,if they were stretched the skin would end up being thinner(not good!) www.leichtbau-gmbh.de/blechverformung2.htm |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 18:04:30 GMT 12
A G-2, interesting! The RAF Museum's one which flew in the early 90s was/is a G-2.
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Post by bf109 on Aug 31, 2014 19:40:24 GMT 12
Hey guys . Yes I have bought a BF-109 G2 and also 2 BF-109 f4s that are all getting restored to flying and at least one will be based at Omaka . There maybe some other interesting projects in the pipeline aswell . All are Russian recovered aircraft . So fun times ahead .
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Post by suthg on Aug 31, 2014 21:20:00 GMT 12
bf109 - thanks for joining the forum here and we hope to share in your enthusiasm and to witness a truly amazing adventure and restoration as it comes to pass. We wish you all the very best with all of your projects and that we hope you can share some of the milestones with us along the paths. |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 31, 2014 21:41:13 GMT 12
Your most appreciative audience hangs out right here!
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Post by TS on Aug 31, 2014 21:52:48 GMT 12
Your most appreciative audience hangs out right here! Ain't that the truth!!!! We ALL are waiting to hear and see more..  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 31, 2014 22:20:00 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum Bf109. What an exciting venture you've undertaken. It's almost overwhelming to consider it. Fantastic! It would be great if you can keep us all updated as this all unfolds. Cheers!
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Oh and Graham Orphan he would be a good one too!
