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I predict some T-Bolts in the future
Posted by Anon on Fri Jul 19, 2002 10:53:49 PM
In reply top Discussion Topic. The 'A List' posted by Paul McMillan on Fri Jul 19, 2002 11:00:16 AM
A number have had new wing spars done already and many of the tools and jigs already exist for other parts.
Not nearly as bad as the Russian Spitfire, but a number of Razorback T-Bolt projects exist (with documented combat history) and are waiting their turn, at least one is in Australia I believe.
The only thing holding these back is time (most shops are busy now).
: OK Guys,
:
: We know that a major restoration company have been saying
: that they believe most substantial Spitfire raw material i
: s used up, so they will produce essentially 'reproductions
: ' in future.
:
: Now there is already a market in 'new build' Mustang fusel
: ages as again most major raw material used up. Also the la
: test Hurricanes are being registered from IDs of crashed e
: xamples..
:
: The reason for this is that the combined knowledge of how
: to build all these types has been essentially 're-learned'
: . There is nothing except maybe the engines that cannot be
: re-created.. I believe that with the work on the P-40's g
: oing on at the moment. This will soon reach the 'A-List'..
: Are there any others types out there that will soon be on
: this list.. I was thinking maybe the Corsair what do you
: guys think?
:
: And if you had a B-List and C-List what would you stick th
: e major types in?
:
: I am NOT meaning what aircraft you think should be in A Li
: st, B List or C List of aircaft. I am specifically saying
: in the ease of restorations based on putting wind beneath
: the wings (excluding money and time of course) because mos
: t of what needs to be learned has been learned....