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Default RE: Brian Taylor Spitfire Build MK1a - BUild Thread

Thats good, I'm glas theres some interest. Semaro, the building isn't too had compared to other models Ihave built, Ithink the wing is probably the most difficult part of the build due its shape. It was the same with the Fullsize. When building straight or straight taper wings you get a nice flat area to sheet on top and you can make sure all the ribs are alinghed straight and if not use a flat edge to sand them all. The wing on the spit is elliptical straight on aswell as plan view. So I'm looking forward to sheeting. Haven't got that far.

I'm still undecided on whether to purchase the cowl or not. Imay shape something from balsa. Also the cooling of the motor is giving me some concern. Iwas thinking of ducting something from the carberettor back towards the motor and then ducted back to one of the radiators. But then it is all thought at the moment.

Which mark you going for SPAD, Mk XVI or PR.19