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Post by Bruce on Feb 1, 2017 9:30:43 GMT 12
The Airfield managers at Te Kowhai provided some updated info about this. The event is primarily the Community market and is not specifically avitaion focussed, but visitors are more than welcome to fly in. SAA will have a static display on site. Becuase of the market activities, aircraft parking will be limited - The "grass apron" area outside the flight lounge and fuel pumps will be public access. Aircraft parking here need to have arrived before 10am and stay until 4pm, and will be "on display" for the general public to move around. Aircraft must be pulled by hand in this area - no turning props whilst open to the public. Access to the fuel pumps will be possible, but limited (It will probably require moving the aircraft by hand). Aircraft arriving or departing during the day will be parked on the northern side of the runway, away from the public, and care must be taken when walking across the runway. Bring your own aircraft tie-downs if required.
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Post by Bruce on Jan 31, 2017 12:08:14 GMT 12
The Ruakura Inland Port is actually one of Two such "inland Ports" on the cards for Hamilton (The other is a Ports of Auckland development at Horotiu). Inland ports are a flash term for freight logistics and transhipping centres. Containerised freight comes in by rail from Auckland or Tauranga to get broken down and reshipped for distribution. Kinda like the old NZR used to do at many railway goods yards pre-containerisation!
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Post by Bruce on Jan 28, 2017 20:06:18 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Jan 27, 2017 13:56:45 GMT 12
I'm guessing you are after the RNZAF version. I have a full set of photos of one taken at Tauranga, plus a rudimentary drawing I used to make a resin cast plug for my 1/72 model (To convert the Revell kit) As Zac mentioned I have a little conversion kit which does the undercarriage Sponsons, upper fuselage and fuselage belly panel. I scratch built the many antennas and steps! I have your e-mail, so I'll send something through later tonight.
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Post by Bruce on Jan 22, 2017 12:14:40 GMT 12
Great photos and glad the weather behaved (unlike here in Christchurch where I'll be going on a dog walk this afternoon!) Did anyone film or take photos of the TBF running? She looks fantastic. Love to know about the "bump" visible on the top cowling. If you look at photos of TBF Avengers some have it and some don't. Its didnt run - possibly because of its location in the public area. It did do several wing folds though (which I missed!)
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Post by Bruce on Jan 14, 2017 16:10:16 GMT 12
At Te Kowhai they have started building a new hangar block and the contractors were working today. They had erected the mandatory Health and safety hazard warning sign - right in the middle of the taxiway from my hangar! (they had also parked a variety of diggers etc close to the edge of the taxiway). Credit to the Airfield manager Paul for rapidly responding to my admittedly grumpy phone call and sorting things out. It appears as though earthmoving contractors havent realised aeroplanes have wings!
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Post by Bruce on Jan 12, 2017 13:56:18 GMT 12
They needed subtitles for Guy at times! hes actually a very good engineer, and although he probably didnt do much "hands on" for the programme, you could tell it was something that inspired and excited him!
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Post by Bruce on Jan 11, 2017 12:10:05 GMT 12
Its a semi-monocoque wooden structure, Plywood over frames (With a surface covering of fabric)
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Post by Bruce on Jan 5, 2017 16:48:28 GMT 12
Saturday 11th February
Te Kowhai Airfield, Limmer Rd Hamilton, 10am to 3pm. Community Market (Crafts, food, produce etc) to be held at Te Kowhai Airfield (NZTE) in conjunction with an airfield open day. Intended to build links between the Airfield operators and tenants, and the local community. Visiting aircraft are welcome - see the AIP for the latest details on the newly extended airstrip! This is a really positive concept to help educate the wider community on the value of recreational airfields.
More details to follow.
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Post by Bruce on Dec 24, 2016 9:26:33 GMT 12
Needs more fins...
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Post by Bruce on Dec 3, 2016 17:53:55 GMT 12
Very nicely done - The undercarriage necessary for practicality is well hidden, and he flies it in a suitable way that suits the aircraft (unlike the beautiful B29 a few years back that the guy flew aeros with!). Notice during the start sequence that the engine pods are alternately staggered back and forward to provide prop clearance - an accurate detail on the original that not many people are aware of!
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Post by Bruce on Nov 28, 2016 15:56:01 GMT 12
Yes, it will be. USAF tail numbers generally skip the first digit of the year numbers of the serials.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 28, 2016 11:55:31 GMT 12
I have no doubt the soundtrack was added in post production. I was curious as to whether it was an authentic Sabre sound, since it sure sounds great!
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Post by Bruce on Nov 27, 2016 11:35:55 GMT 12
Yes, the noise of the Sabre engine has been described as "exciting", and you can see why they say that! Sounds more like a racing car engine on steroids, also has something in common with the Lycoming IO-720 flat eight. There used to be a somewhat clearer version of this film on Youtube, but I have been unable to find it of late - this may also have had a superior sound track. David D I hope that is an original recording of the Sabre on the soundtrack, since it sounds magnificent! Seems to have a bit of the crackle of a Griffon, the howl of a Lycoming IO-720 and a nice deep bass tone of a 1930s Bentley racing car. I look forward to hearing the Tempest V and Typhoon rebuilds running!
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Post by Bruce on Nov 24, 2016 18:51:46 GMT 12
I think the most important consideration for any new transport is its availability in 1/72 model kit form! I'm having a real struggle arranging a Boeing 757 for my collection....
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Post by Bruce on Nov 24, 2016 9:13:32 GMT 12
I still can't get over how the earthquake near Culverden managed to foul up Raglan's water supply. This country is weird. Must be a really long pipe!
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Post by Bruce on Nov 22, 2016 16:51:55 GMT 12
whats the ship with no#593 on it KRI Banda Aceh - from Indonesia
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Post by Bruce on Nov 19, 2016 21:25:54 GMT 12
Otago's flags are ZMKF, which a quick Google search indicates is the vessels Callsign.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 19, 2016 17:46:19 GMT 12
I see on the News the "Warships not welcome" protesters were there... didn't see any in the news coverage from Kaikoura though.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 8, 2016 15:49:01 GMT 12
Actually the Holbrook sub is HMAS Otway - HMAS Onslow (Which I've also been on) is at Darling Harbour...
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