Recent content by douvie

yeah, you are correct but a slimmer cockpit would effectively cut down wind resistance and improve the forward motion performance - which in turn would kill maneuverability. But one major difference in the mechanics of both the spit and the bf/me was that the Messerschmitt was more...

Oops, you're right about it being ROTOL and not ROTEL - My mistake. I'm going to have to take it slow - you kinda lost me. I've got a listing somewhere of the types on the airscrews. Someone said that a wing cross-section and a prop cross-section are similar, in theory anyway. The total...

In the discussion between whether "centre fire (hub)" was better than "wing platform" configuration, I have read in several books and mags, that most German Ace pilots believed that the "wing platform" configurations were more effective for the following reasons: 1). There was more "lead"...

Another aspect in maneuverability is the shape of the wings (main wings and tail wings). Also the bf/me109 cockpits were very crampt as compared to the Spitfire and the Mustang P51-D. Well the spits cockpit was considered quite "huggy" compared to Mustang's which was very luxurious (space...

And what about the thousands of resistance fighters that died horribly under the heel of Hitler's Reich? My Grandfather was a Dutch resistance fighter in WWII and had to leave his family because he was a wanted man. For months on end he was moving from place to place, all over western Europe...

Hi Chaps, Does anyone have the cross-sectional data for a 4 or 5 bladed Rotel prop? I'm interested in data/formulae that was used to manufacture the airscrews used on a Spitfire Mk IX XIV. I'm modeling a spit in 3D and I've had a lot of difficulty trying to get the shape and twist/chord...

Great forum chat. I like the banter.

I was noting how similar it was to the P-51. The image with the bolt head indicates USA make. Oh well the evidence presents the facts - not a P-51. Douvie.

Airframes, that's not a bad idea. I'll give it a shot - maybe drop in at the model shop in Melbourne CBD when I get back to work next week. thanks Douvie

Steve, Would they share the data? I have been able to determine the prop type. ROTOL R19/5F5/1 with HOFFMAN blades type 6000 14789. They were constructed of either wood or magnesium. thanks for the info anyway. Douvie

Well, I must say thanks to all you guys (even the ladies) but you have helped me along somewhat. I may try a scale model version and see if I can come up with something. By the way, Crimea I like your spitfire pic. but the door still open for other suggestions Douvie.

I just looked at my model P51-D and the landing gear looks the same in the linkages and the broken off ones on the right angle on the shaft area.

Thanks nuuumann, The first is difficult and costly. I don't think they have a XIV here in Oz. I believe they may have a V and a IX. Are Dowty still around? I thought they sold out. I been trawling the net for weeks and months just trying to find some data. "Winging" it may be to only...

It does depend what you want. I got a Spitfire: Owner's Workshop Manual. However it is more suited for just an insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying. The publisher is HAYNES. Not bad but would not be suitable for an attempt to build from scratch. It is available at amazom.com and...

Chaps, Is there anyone who can help me with some planform data for a Blade? I'm in the process of do a 3D model and would like to keep it as original as possible. I know that the design and form of a blade is similar to a wing planform but with differences in the shape over the length of the...