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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 15, 2006 13:28:49 GMT 12
I was wondering, has work on the Mosquito at AvSpecs ceased for a while, whilst the team there concentrate on the Spitfire Mk V that is scheduled to fly in three months time?
I note there have been no progress updates on the website for the Mossie since August.
Stu? Anyone?
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Post by Bruce on Dec 15, 2006 16:48:19 GMT 12
the Waikato Thames Valley SAA chapter visited at the end of October. there was at that stage only one person allocated to the mossie full time, as the Spitfire V in particular was getting priority at that stage. Significant work on the mossie was still underway at Mosquito restorations workshop at drury however, so progress is still being made.  as can be seen here, the fuselage was on its side during our visit (the jig rotages 360 deg) with various little fittings being installed in the bomb bay / wing root area.  At Drury both wing spars have been completed - a serious undertaking in themselves. The aft spar will shortly be installed in the custom built jig to begin wing assembly.  Mike Tunnicliffe, one of the MAR builders and a member of our chapter, explains the complexity of a mossie aft spar - although the techniques are very conventional on mosquito construction, the scale is mindblowing!  the original wing is still largely intact (but in very poor condition) for use as 3D plans and to build jigs / test alignments etc.  MAR are also carrying out a significant amount of component overhaul at Drury - here is the Pilots instrument Panel and seat that have recently been completed. All said, a serious project and not likely to be completed for a few years, but it will be well worth waiting for. The quality of workmanship is superb, probably better than wartime DH, and modern glues should mean that this aircraft will be flyable for some time into the future. We will be following progress with great interest! |
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Post by stu on Dec 15, 2006 20:01:51 GMT 12
Just finished uploading the October updates for the Mossie, Spitfire and Tomahawk to the Avspecs website ( www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/current.html) a matter of minutes ago. Not sure when the November or December updates are due to arrive though. Cheers, Stu. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 15, 2006 21:08:13 GMT 12
Thanks chaps, nice photos Bruce. Doesn't it look great.
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Post by stu on Jan 27, 2007 22:20:58 GMT 12
Just finished uploading the October updates for the Mossie, Spitfire and Tomahawk to the Avspecs website ( www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/current.html) a matter of minutes ago. Not sure when the November or December updates are due to arrive though. Cheers, Stu. Ditto now for November (and December for the Spit) .... uploaded mere moments ago. Another task in my inbox to tick off the list .... DC3 website update with the new colours next in line  Cheers, Stu. |
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