Tue Jun 29, 2004 6:52 pm
setter wrote:I was in the UK at Duxford in Sept and at that stage it was still proposed to go with Bristol Freighter units with 4 blade props. I know and understand why this may be necessary but surely in these modern days of engineering brilliance it must be possible to come up with a better prop arrangement - at least with a Mossie you could take you pick between 3 and 4 but a Beau just won't look correct - I am sure we will all be grateful and appreciate the finished product whatever happens but 3 would be better.
I can't wait to be reviled for suggesting this, but why not install a couple of R-2600's and be done with it? Stop messing about and get that sucker into the air where it belongs!
Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:18 pm
I await the same lashing as "bdk". But wast there a AUS. version that
had PRATT & WHITNEY 2800's?
had PRATT & WHITNEY 2800's?
Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:32 pm
Sure. But that's not how it's done at TFC. Nor how it's done in the UK, generally. Don't think the CAA would like the idea much either.
Cheers
Cheers
Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:47 pm
Hi all
The Australian Beau had Hercs - the Beaufort was fitted with Yank engines ( except the prototype now at Hendon).
The point for me is that the Hercs sound a lot different to the yank engines and this is really departing a little too much from the original - a pair of merlins would at least be more accurate as there was such a beast.
My opinion but what are we trying to restore here - we could put a DC3 nose on it and perhaps a DC3 wings would fit and perhaps Tornado ejection seats etc............................
I think they are just doing the best thay can and at the end of the day I will appreciate it whatever it is
Kindest regards
John Parker
PS I don't revile anybody - we all have our opinion and place in the sun - I think all the contributions here are valuable and advance our common cause
The Australian Beau had Hercs - the Beaufort was fitted with Yank engines ( except the prototype now at Hendon).
The point for me is that the Hercs sound a lot different to the yank engines and this is really departing a little too much from the original - a pair of merlins would at least be more accurate as there was such a beast.
My opinion but what are we trying to restore here - we could put a DC3 nose on it and perhaps a DC3 wings would fit and perhaps Tornado ejection seats etc............................
I think they are just doing the best thay can and at the end of the day I will appreciate it whatever it is
Kindest regards
John Parker
PS I don't revile anybody - we all have our opinion and place in the sun - I think all the contributions here are valuable and advance our common cause
Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:02 am
setter wrote:PS I don't revile anybody - we all have our opinion and place in the sun - I think all the contributions here are valuable and advance our common cause
I know that John! We're all a bunch of enthusiasts here. My comment of course was more tongue in cheek- r.e. the Sea Furies in the US with the R-3350 installation. I've seen lots of complaints about those, yet many remain airworthy due to that conversion.
Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:25 am
Hi BDK .............
Couldnt agree more - Steve - Famed US Sea Fury Pilot /Owner has said as much on this site often - Better to have it flying than on a couple of drums in a hanger - Safety has to play a part too, rare engines are a little harder to keep flying.
I guess we all just have this Nirvana world where a Beau flies with 100% authenticity and sounds like it did when it was wispering in
over the tree tops blasting everything in sight !!!!
I will now have a stiff sip of rhubarb juice and climb off my soap box.
Kindest regards
John P
Couldnt agree more - Steve - Famed US Sea Fury Pilot /Owner has said as much on this site often - Better to have it flying than on a couple of drums in a hanger - Safety has to play a part too, rare engines are a little harder to keep flying.
I guess we all just have this Nirvana world where a Beau flies with 100% authenticity and sounds like it did when it was wispering in
over the tree tops blasting everything in sight !!!!
I will now have a stiff sip of rhubarb juice and climb off my soap box.
Kindest regards
John P
Beau
Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:46 am
I suspect that the problem is more with hubs than blades - the latter being easier to make than the former, on most aircraft.
Gregory
Gregory
Sun Jul 04, 2004 8:36 pm
Hi Gregory
The problem here in Aus is with the blades - there aren't any - airworthy ones ( signed off at least ) and I believe the hubs as you say are also a problem. I am no engineer but I would love to know what could be done to adapt another type of blade and or Hub to fit the later engines they have - I suppose this is where they are now with the whole thing and good luck to them.
Kindest regards
John Parker
The problem here in Aus is with the blades - there aren't any - airworthy ones ( signed off at least ) and I believe the hubs as you say are also a problem. I am no engineer but I would love to know what could be done to adapt another type of blade and or Hub to fit the later engines they have - I suppose this is where they are now with the whole thing and good luck to them.
Kindest regards
John Parker