Early Hawker Typhoon I in Art

ColesAircraft · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 5:07 pm

Hello!

According to my digging: the Hawker Typhoon is the most popular WW2 aircraft subject that is considered 'underrepresented' in the aviation art field.

True or false? I don't know!

But I love the thing, even though I'm not an RAF expert. For my very first WW2 RAF piece I opted for the Typhoon. And here it is - fresh from my studio.

I had a hard time finding good information on the early Mk I, so if those far more expert than I am can find anything I ought to revise - please share.

Thanks!

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67N20 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 5:49 pm

BEAUTIFUL!

lestweforget · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 6:03 pm

I agree totally. For the sterling job it did, and the pilots who flew it, I think your picture is a wonderful tribute. The Revell Typhoon was one of the first model kits I ever built, and thus sparked a lifelong interest in warbirds. It is such a pity that more did not survive. Thanks again for posting your picture,and spending the time to do it. Wonderful stuff.

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 6:11 pm

Very nice!! Makes me think of my friend Jim Edwards who flew over 200 missions in 56 Squadron in 1943.

Dan K · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:38 pm

Marvelous job! Thanks for taking the time to post.

I have a question of any lurking Typhoon experts:

Would the "car door" have been open when running the engine, or would the prop blast have been sufficient to cause damage to the unit?

Downunder · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:01 am

Hello, This is a Mark 1B as the 1A had 12 browning .303 machine guns.
Orange stripes look too thick. Possibly too much on the underside and not enough on top. Can scan some pics if you want.
Of note are the "D" day type stripes which were introduced in late 1942 due to a few typhoons being shot down by spitfires and ground fire.
It looked like a FW-190.
Overall an excellent design.

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:12 am

I don't think those are D-day stripes, rather the earlier ID stripes used exclusively on Typhoons. The black stripes are thinner than the white, and the same number. D-day stripes are white-black-white-black-white, all the same width. Also, there are no fuselage stripes as required for D-day. I don't know if the later D-day stripes were inspired by the earlier Typhoon stripes or not.

Gorgeous artwork! It's too bad more Tiffies weren't preserved..I think there's only one left.

SN

Downunder · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:34 am

Yes, you are correct Steve. I was editting my post as you posted.

Punisher05 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:51 am

Out-freaking-standing!!

oz rb fan · **Joined:** Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:33 am **Posts:** 474

absolutely stunning

ColesAircraft · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:05 pm

Thanks for all the input, guys!

About the prop wash: Wouldn't that depend upon the propeller pitch?

I was working around a BAe J41 years ago, when I went behind a running No. 1 to check on a hatch. I remember hearing the prop pitch change abruptly right before I felt hit by a truck. The pilot evidently was afraid I'd open something and depressurize the cabin - and his pitch lever was his stop sign. But prior to that, there was just a light breeze back there.

I had that incident in mind when I built the composition here - but was I wrong? A J41 is no Typhoon - of course.

Holedigger · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:57 pm

I would think that with proper idle pitch set it wouldn't be a problem. Couple little points that jump out at me is perhaps a hair too much light on the underside of the wings and a bit too strong a reflection on the tailwheel. Has a nice overall feel on a bird that doesn't get a lot of attention.

Nathan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:43 pm

Wow great work! Took a look at your website. Love all your work. Live the "One on One" painting. But I am actually interested in a copy say 5x7 of that colored photo of the Japanese airmen infront of their Pete. Any way I can get a copy of that just so I can frame it and put it up on my wall?

ColesAircraft · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:28 pm

This one???

You can steal it for free - if you can print it well enough at its present resolution, or I'll charge $20 and cover shipping for whatever size you'd like.

RyanShort1 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:37 pm

On the pitch issue, I wouldn't think it would be as huge of a problem as the RPM... If they went to high RPM, it could be a problem even in a more "flat" pitch.
Generally speaking (for general aviation at least) we keep the pitch flat until after takeoff, except for a couple of checks to make sure that the mechanism is working - and those are done with some RPMs during the run-up.

Ryan

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