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Post by stevechch on Oct 21, 2023 16:35:38 GMT 12
Does anyone have any plans of the Gloster grebe? I'm putting together a project and having suitable plan pictures would be helpful.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 21, 2023 17:25:32 GMT 12
Do you mean a flying replica?
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Post by stevechch on Oct 21, 2023 18:05:16 GMT 12
Hi David,
As much as I think it would be incredible to have a flying replica. I have to concede that may be a bridge to far. Mainly because of the lack of a suitable engine. I'm aware of the Gamecock replica in the UK, which was decided upon because they had access to an engine - this is on loan.
What I'm trying to ascertain is, are there plans be they scalable or not, that would make a static replica viable here in NZ. If so, then guage what support their is in the community to build. Pipe dream? Maybe but all ideas have to start somewhere.
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Post by McFly on Oct 21, 2023 18:55:59 GMT 12
How about a replica Gloster Grebe? that would make a fine project, perhaps a homebuilder (the Grebe wasnt very big, and had relatively conventional construction techniques) An Armstrong Siddeney Jaguar might be a bit hard to come by, but an Ivchenko M14P would probably suffice. Both the 626 and Grebe would be ideal replica projects - great idea! Novicepilot, yes I think I was thinking of the Flycatcher, my apologies. Bruce, the Grebe would be a nifty little flyer too, and small so easy to hangar. Also they came in single and dual seaters so if you draw up a good plan other homebuilders may want to buy it and you can recoup your costs. Best of all, they only cost 2500 pounds (or at least they did when Sir Henry Wigram bought the first one for NZ).
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Post by stevechch on Nov 18, 2023 21:42:30 GMT 12
So, I've been accumulating different bits an peices relating to the Grebe. I've had to step backwards to go forwards. In that I've a set of SE5A plans, which Folland worked on. I'm yet to roll the SE5A plans out, but my hunch says that the Grebes tail was similar.
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Post by madmac on Nov 19, 2023 20:15:19 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 21, 2023 21:42:03 GMT 12
Does anyone have any plans of the Gloster grebe? I'm putting together a project and having suitable plan pictures would be helpful. Hi Steve, I've sent you a private message through the forum  |
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Post by stevechch on Dec 17, 2023 15:05:01 GMT 12
Since my last post, I've been chatting with a chap in the UK that has a gloster grebe propeller boss on his wall.
Also managed to track down some more photos through the Airforce museum.
The biggest leap forward for this project would be knowing the whereabouts of an Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV rotary engine. Does anyone here have any suggestions on where one would find such an engine?
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Post by stevechch on Dec 22, 2023 18:21:57 GMT 12
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Post by stevechch on Dec 22, 2023 18:23:20 GMT 12
Hi Madmac,
That is a great idea. I know a couple of gentlemen down here, Christchurch,that might be able to assist.
Will reply with my findings
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Post by Mustang51 on Dec 22, 2023 21:53:47 GMT 12
Perhaps starting with Mr Bridgewater featured on these pages would get more than a foot in the door
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 22, 2023 21:58:39 GMT 12
I have just been talking with Steve Bridgewater myself about this. I will send you a PM, stevechch.
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Post by madmac on Dec 22, 2023 22:03:18 GMT 12
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Post by steveh on Dec 23, 2023 19:55:27 GMT 12
Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV rotary engine. Of course, a AS Jaguar radial not rotary, but I'm sure you knew that anyway. It's be good to see this progress, few though they were, the Grebes were important in our Air Force's history. Steve. |
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Post by stevechch on Feb 15, 2024 12:05:35 GMT 12
Good afternoon all,
Update
Slow progress on gathering information. I've received an email from BAE that points me in another direction. Will investigate and update everyone accordingly.
Please if you are interested in this project, Direct Message me and I'll advise daytime contact details.
Regards
Stephen
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 15, 2024 13:02:23 GMT 12
Stevechch, don't be discouraged by many, many different avenues. It took me years to track down the drawings, (that remained), for the Hawker Demon but the results are evident in the RAAF Museum example and that owned by Jack McDonald
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Post by stevechch on Feb 15, 2024 13:39:49 GMT 12
Thanks Jack.
I'm definitely of the mindset that Rome wasn't built in a day.
Regards
Stephen
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Post by stevechch on Feb 15, 2024 15:09:10 GMT 12
All, Thank you for your suggestions as well. I've contacted the person mentioned above as a good contact in the UK. Hopefully he replies soon. I've also contacted another chap in NZ reference manuals.
Regards to all
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Post by stevechch on Mar 10, 2024 11:55:20 GMT 12
Good afternoon all,
I'm, almost a 100% certain I'm off to the UK in May for a few months. My intention is to, when I can scout out information on the Gloster Grebe, and visit the Gamecock replica.
Could I kindly ask that if you have suggested a contact, be they here in NZ or overseas, that you pass on my contact details again. My email is justusall@hotmail.com from there I'll forward my cell phone number etc to aid in easier contact. Or if you prefer private message me here and I'll reply.
Thanking you in advance
Stephen
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 11, 2024 7:29:01 GMT 12
All the best Stephen!
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