Spitfire (replica) crash
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:27 pm
Re: Spitfire (replica) crash
Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:59 am
Aww no, this is a shame. 70% scale Spitfire XIV replica built by Ross Ferguson a few years ago. Really, truly, a stunning piece of work.
I hope it's not too badly damaged. The engine is (if I remember correctly) a small-block Chevy V8.
I hope it's not too badly damaged. The engine is (if I remember correctly) a small-block Chevy V8.
Re: Spitfire (replica) crash
Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:49 am
Just a guess, but based on the pic, it looks like it nosed over after the forced landing, which gives me hope that the damage is cosmetically superficial, although a new prop and some engine work is clearly on the books.
That's easily one of my favorite replicas ever- he really nailed the subtle curves on that thing and it looks perfectly proportional, something which unfortunately can't be said of many 7/8 replicas.
Glad he's ok!
Lynn
That's easily one of my favorite replicas ever- he really nailed the subtle curves on that thing and it looks perfectly proportional, something which unfortunately can't be said of many 7/8 replicas.
Glad he's ok!
Lynn
Re: Spitfire (replica) crash
Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:26 pm
I agree with Lynn,
that is a phenominal replica. At first when I saw the picture I just assumed it was full size, and then had to look extra close to notice the pilot was a little bigger than it should be in a full size Spitfire.
I hope it's an easy/inexpensive repair to get her back up in the air.
Peace,
David M
that is a phenominal replica. At first when I saw the picture I just assumed it was full size, and then had to look extra close to notice the pilot was a little bigger than it should be in a full size Spitfire.
I hope it's an easy/inexpensive repair to get her back up in the air.
Peace,
David M