Hi all,
What a wealth of information to be found here.
I found this thread by searching for retract modification. (Shim as suggested, just to be on the safe side.)
I am presently building a Hangar 9 Spitfire 60 with a SAITO FA 100 to power it.
I will be using a master air screw 14X7X3. Read quite a few reports of other pilots using it for the Spit. A Keleo exhaust is on order since Oct. 16, but Kelvin is running about 4-6 weeks on the build and then shipping time. No problem though. I am sure I will not be able to fly it any time soon until spring next year. I am not sure if I can wait this long. :-( . I will be using a True turn 3.5" parabolic 3 blade spinner that should be in on Friday. Not sure if I will get it powder coated white or go with a black anodized finish.
Did any of you notice that the balsa sheeting is very brittle?
I have a couple of spots on the wing and the fuselage that split just by touching it.
Also the elevator push rod sleeve is curved too much at the rear and binds the push rod. I will have to take it out and redo.
I would like to add machine gun openings to the L.E. of the wing. As per MKII A specs. 4 each side.
Any suggestions on how to do this or what material to use?
I love the way this plane looks.
Hope it will Maiden as well as it looks next year.
Andreas
P.S. count me in on the Spitfire Brotherhood please.