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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 1, 2018 13:30:43 GMT 12
So what has actually happened here?
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Post by baz62 on Jul 1, 2018 19:18:43 GMT 12
Aerowood sold wing jigs to UK. Avspecs should be able to build wings as long as they have the CAD data files. A wee setback but Avspecs are resourceful blokes!
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Post by baz62 on Jul 1, 2018 19:29:29 GMT 12
So what has actually happened here? Sent you a PM
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Post by keroburner on Jul 1, 2018 19:59:45 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 2, 2018 10:53:24 GMT 12
forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?129274-Update-from-The-People-s-Mosquito&p=2448418#post2448418Stewart Charman, the Director of Communications of The People's Mosquito has just issued the following statement in response to several recent questions posed by Members of the Forum. "The People's Mosquito were offered the wing jigs by the owner, and it would have been foolish to turn down the opportunity to secure such an valuable asset. We’ll be bringing them back to the UK as soon as we can, along with our wing ribs, which are already complete. Following the launch of our targeted fundraising campaign this month, we will continue to work with Retrotec to advance our UK-build plan, the advantages of which greatly outweigh any challenges. To this end, Guy Black of Retrotec, the world renowned aircraft restorers, will shortly be spending time with TPM's Ross Sharp to discuss our 22,000 plus collection of Mosquito drawings, and advanced engineering planning for the project. bit.ly/LaunchTPM "
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 2, 2018 12:44:46 GMT 12
Dodgy as!
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Post by jp on Jul 2, 2018 15:12:45 GMT 12
Does DZ542 have a wing made for it yet?
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Post by agalbraith on Jul 2, 2018 15:33:21 GMT 12
No
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Post by TS on Jul 2, 2018 15:43:12 GMT 12
So is this end of any Mosquito restorations in NZ from now on??
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Post by agalbraith on Jul 2, 2018 15:58:40 GMT 12
This is a subject I dont really want to get involved in, but Avspecs can build wings still, Corin wasnt the only one who knew how to do it. Those guys can do anything
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Post by jp on Jul 3, 2018 8:03:11 GMT 12
BTW - why is the RNZAF providing a logistics service between two privately owned companies?
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 3, 2018 8:21:48 GMT 12
TPM is a charitable organisation (and they are the ones that are responsible for transport). This sort of free-ish to supply services aren't too uncommon. Assistance in prepping the Bristol Freighter for transport, for instance. And when they are no longer free-ish to supply (or within expected support of an airshow for PR purposes, for instance), they don't/stop supply them.
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Post by keroburner on Jul 4, 2018 16:37:22 GMT 12
It's nice to see Avspecs clear up this issue on their latest Facebook post. Nice photos showing the jig being used as well.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 4, 2018 18:22:10 GMT 12
Yes quite strange as the information I got was from someone who was a reliable source but if he was lying has certainly burned his bridges with me. Weird that the UK lads seem to think they are getting a set of wing jigs. Well the main thing is that Avspecs are ticking along as usual.
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Post by jp on Jul 4, 2018 18:35:30 GMT 12
So what were TPM expecting that was going to require transport by the RNZAF? If it was just the wing ribs they have had done, surely that wouldn't take up much more than a couple of pallets?
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Post by baz62 on Jul 4, 2018 18:50:30 GMT 12
So what were TPM expecting that was going to require transport by the RNZAF? Probably more than one set of jigs.
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Post by markrogers on Jul 4, 2018 19:21:24 GMT 12
Good to know that Avspecs are still ticking along and that it's not the end of the road for building Mosquito restorations in NZ. Sounds a bit unclear what's going on though.
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Post by exkiwiforces on Jul 4, 2018 20:58:27 GMT 12
Since I’m still in the Stone Age IRT Facebook as I have better things to do than Facebook all day, so can someone post the Avspecs facebook page.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 4, 2018 21:34:14 GMT 12
Since I’m still in the Stone Age IRT Facebook as I have better things to do than Facebook all day, so can someone post the Avspecs facebook page. Your wish is my command. HERE
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Post by agalbraith on Jul 4, 2018 21:36:11 GMT 12
Back to DZ542 and her history.
Correct me if I am wrong but wont this be the only B.IV in existence when finished? The one in Canada KB336(?) is a B.XX from memory, but essentially a Canadian built B.IV as I understand it.
Interesting enough is her history with 618 sqn, and I wonder if they have any of the Hi-Ball equipment...now that would be awesome! Either way, a refreshing change to the FB nosed ones (even though they are my fav's).
We are very lucky to have such talented people building amazing aircraft here in NZ.
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