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WIX Whirlwind, where do we start.............?

Posted by Cees on Mon Apr 29, 2002 04:38:31 AM


Ok boys and girls,

We all want to build a static reproduction/replica (no topics please) full scale Whirlwind. It is nice to talk about it etc. But you have to start somewhere to get things moving.

Shall we start by making some sort of planning and delegate some of the tasks needed to do this right?

Several of us have already volunteered with knowledge, hands on experience etc.

IMHO we need the following:

1. Definitive proof that any drawings still exist. If not
then selecting the best of scale drawings available.
2. The copy of the AP on the Whirlwind as recently
offered.
3. Space to be able to build this baby and store anything
related to this project (Phil?)
4. Start looking for any substantial remains (engines,
landinggear, windshield etc,) which could give this
project some body. Or contact groups/individuals who
have excavated Whirlwinds in the past.
5. Gathering all sorts of equipment needed to fit it out.
6. Dare I say, approaching organisations like RAFM to see
if there are possibilities in cooperation and eventual
display of the end result (what better place than RAFM)

Of cours this is only my opinion, what's yours?

Let me know and let's get things moving.

Cees

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