SHOW US YOUR BYRON PLANES
01-30-2012, 08:22 PM
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SHOW US YOUR BYRON PLANES
its about time to show off your Byron planes.....Iron Bay planes are included. I know they are out there.....some maybe 20 to 30 yrs old. Lets see what the oldest and also the most popular kits. I will start the site off with my Byron P51 just recently fiished.
01-31-2012, 10:21 AM
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Here's my old (and since sold) Byron P-47 razorback. Too many good flights to count! Actually a little sorry I sold it, but it was getting worn out and would have eventually become unsafe.
01-31-2012, 11:17 AM
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I got my razorback from Fred Menna (with whom many of us are familiar).
Where and when it started life is anyone's guess. Fred, I know, picked it up, fixed it up, painted it up, and passed it on... to me! I flew the crap out of it for about 3 years. Powered by a Sachs 4.2, old but really strong, and very fast with 23x12 prop as I recall, with Shindin Machine retracts installed.
Based on wear and tear when I got it, I'd say it had been built and flying since the early 90's. It was VERY tired and ready for the grave when I got done with it... Even so, I sold it to a local club member, who intended to restore and repaint it, but he dropped out of the scene. I have not seen or heard from that guy in 2 years, and I have no idea what ever became of the model.
Where and when it started life is anyone's guess. Fred, I know, picked it up, fixed it up, painted it up, and passed it on... to me! I flew the crap out of it for about 3 years. Powered by a Sachs 4.2, old but really strong, and very fast with 23x12 prop as I recall, with Shindin Machine retracts installed.
Based on wear and tear when I got it, I'd say it had been built and flying since the early 90's. It was VERY tired and ready for the grave when I got done with it... Even so, I sold it to a local club member, who intended to restore and repaint it, but he dropped out of the scene. I have not seen or heard from that guy in 2 years, and I have no idea what ever became of the model.
01-31-2012, 11:29 AM
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Hey Noah,
Pictures look great. That was a nice flying bird. I modeled after the full scale one a close friend of mine flew in WWII. LT. George Suttcliffe who has now passed on. Nice seeing the pics again.
Thanks,
Fred Menna Check6
Pictures look great. That was a nice flying bird. I modeled after the full scale one a close friend of mine flew in WWII. LT. George Suttcliffe who has now passed on. Nice seeing the pics again.
Thanks,
Fred Menna Check6
01-31-2012, 11:55 AM
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Hey Fred!
Yes, you did a great job with the details and paint. I am sad to learn that George has passed. I used to think of him every single time I flew that model. That was a great gesture on your part to paint the model in honor of George, his service and his patriotism.
I was not thrilled to let the model go, and especially not thrilled to learn that the new owner intended to repaint it, but it was literally becoming unsafe to fly and needed a complete overhaul.
Kind regards,
Noah
Yes, you did a great job with the details and paint. I am sad to learn that George has passed. I used to think of him every single time I flew that model. That was a great gesture on your part to paint the model in honor of George, his service and his patriotism.
I was not thrilled to let the model go, and especially not thrilled to learn that the new owner intended to repaint it, but it was literally becoming unsafe to fly and needed a complete overhaul.
Kind regards,
Noah
01-31-2012, 05:59 PM
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Oh, man, Tony (and Fred)!
In addition to the Byron P-47, I also owned (and flew the crap out) of a 'Fred Menna' Yellow Aircraft Zero! So I, too, have owned two of his models. Fred is a GREAT guy, and a heck of a builder/detailer!
In addition to the Byron P-47, I also owned (and flew the crap out) of a 'Fred Menna' Yellow Aircraft Zero! So I, too, have owned two of his models. Fred is a GREAT guy, and a heck of a builder/detailer!
01-31-2012, 11:16 PM
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Hi Byron Guys. Built my F86D with a Rossi 90 engine. I probably had one of the most successful Byron F-86s. I sheeted the wing with 1/16 balsa wood and then covered with Monokote. I made many other modifications to make it airworthy. I flew it at many Air Shows and eventually retired it and had it hanging in my Hobby Shop (Hobby Castle) for years and eventually sold it. I also flew the full size F-86D. Col. Chuck Winter
02-01-2012, 04:00 AM
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Byron BeechBaron with twin cyclinder Saito 60,s on board glow and have the seperate cockpit kit and i have a huge Byron F-15 twin Ducted Fan hanging on wall but since got into Turbine,s
02-01-2012, 10:10 AM
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OK Guys, here are some pics of one of the 9 Byron Corsairs I have owned through the years. These are excellent flying Warbirds and the Corsair is probably my favorite Warbird. Something about the gear and all the flaps hanging down during landings.
Thanks,
Fred Menna Check6
Thanks,
Fred Menna Check6
