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Retro Typhoon F1

Started by TallEng, September 22, 2012, 02:28:15 PM

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kerick

#30
November 24, 2012, 07:42:56 PM
Quote from: pyro-manic on November 23, 2012, 02:40:10 AM
I would stick with the Typhoon canopy in the original position, but extend the "spine" forward to meet it higher up in a Hunter-ish fashion, covering at least part of that unused back seat position. And "devolve" it a bit by painting some frame lines on the windscreen? Or if you have a spare from an alternative (Tornado might work?) that has a similar sweep angle?

I love what you're doing here, by the way. This is shaping up to be a really beautiful machine, in the finest Hawker tradition. :wub:
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Devilfish

#31
November 25, 2012, 11:35:31 PM
Quote from: pyro-manic on November 23, 2012, 02:40:10 AM
Or if you have a spare from an alternative (Tornado might work?) that has a similar sweep angle?


It does.....

TallEng

#32
November 26, 2012, 12:36:32 AM
Thanks for all the ideas and encouraging comments everybody :thumbsup:
The hunt for the 'right' canopy goes on, at the moment I have canopy's from
A Tornado (Ex Airfix I think) an F15 and F84 Thunderstreak. All of which
'Work' after a fashion, I'm just not sure which one I'll use yet :unsure:
Or I may see if I have something else.
I don't really want to use the Typhoon canopy because to me the shape and size
Are far to modern for the timescale of  the 'Retro' Typhoon

Regards
Keith (I used to be indecisive, but I'm not so sure now ;D)
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Gondor

#33
November 26, 2012, 01:47:23 AM
Similar problem with the two seater I have been making. Decided on a canopy but not saying what yet so that people will have to guess what I have used.

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#34
November 26, 2012, 04:17:36 AM Last Edit: November 26, 2012, 04:19:15 AM by The Wooksta!
Buccaneer or Phantom cut down?

On reflection, have a word with Martin H.  IIRC, he has a plug for the canopy for the P.1101 Hunter tandem seat trainer which is probably ideal.
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Devilfish

#35
November 26, 2012, 11:36:43 PM
Just a reminder of what the Tornado canopy looks like on it.






I used the whole canopy, but cut the main part in half, using the rear half as part of the spine.  The windscreen needs to be smoothed in better at the front edge tho...

TallEng

#36
December 02, 2012, 01:22:26 PM
I've found a canopy that I'm happy with ;D
And this is it fitted...



So more PSR ahead :thumbsup:

Regards
Keith
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Devilfish

#37
December 02, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
That does look good!!!  :thumbsup:

Model Mutt

#38
December 04, 2012, 12:01:49 AM
This is looking great! have you decided on a colour scheme yet? Can´t wait to see it finished
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