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105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 14th, 2011, 7:29 pm
by chris willis
Latest Design, the Tempest, I have been working on this for the past few months when at home in the evenings, but the main project is the FW190 still which is back on course at the weekends when permitting. :?
Chris.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 14th, 2011, 8:33 pm
by Mike Booth
Blinkin marvelous old son.

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 21st, 2011, 8:33 pm
by chris willis
Cowling mould now made.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 21st, 2011, 9:00 pm
by robert ellis
Mmmmm.....................nice.

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 5:54 pm
by chris willis
The engine box went on today, and engine lined up for the cowling. King 70cc rear carb.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 6:13 pm
by chris willis
And the retractable tail wheel went into place.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 28th, 2011, 10:01 am
by Bob Smith
Chris - I had been considering the Vailly version at 95" span, but maybe I should wait for yours. When is your kit likely to be available?

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: June 28th, 2011, 2:50 pm
by chris willis
Hi Bob

It definitely won't be this year I'm afraid, and am guessing it will be between Jan & May next year, I have to finish the Fw190 first as people are waiting for that, then be happy with test flights before going to kit, the same with the Tempest, all I can say is that it will be worth the wait, the kit will come with an instruction manual with pictures as the Tiffie, ( no plans ). It is aimed at the model builder to enjoy both the build and the flying, with a fairly quick construction too, (all wood supplied in kit to the clothing stage ) there is a full back up on parts and I am always glad to help through the build if any queries, at a later date there will also be a Tempest 11 version as well, and it's bigger than the American one :D ;) I hope this answers your questions and I thank you for taking an interest in the Kit.

Regards
Chris

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: July 4th, 2011, 8:45 pm
by chris willis
Fuselage now glass clothed with 3 coats of G4 sealer.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: July 21st, 2011, 6:54 pm
by chris willis
The elevator linkage is now in with a carbon rod running to the elevator, and one to the retracting tail unit, there is not a lot of space in there but have managed to keep all moving parts away from one another.

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: October 12th, 2011, 10:31 am
by stewart clifford
This model seems to have dissapeared from the radar, it must have flown by now?

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: October 12th, 2011, 9:05 pm
by chris willis
No further ahead I'm afraid, getting the oleos next week, have the retracts, but the FW 190 has to be done first, :?

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: October 25th, 2011, 6:31 pm
by stewart clifford
How about a picture of it on it's new shiney legs?

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: November 8th, 2011, 9:04 pm
by chris willis
What these ones ;)

British bespoke struts which will be available for the kit next year, these are quality made with no jamming on landings, a full back up spare parts, these will and have been made in quantity so no waiting when the kit comes out.

Bling 8-)

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 9:40 am
by stewart clifford
The photo really doesn't do them justice. These legs ang units are very nice and to be honest they look better than the Sierra ones and are damped way better.

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 11:50 pm
by Mike Booth
Cor I think im going to do a Seafury if they are available.

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: December 12th, 2011, 9:09 am
by chris willis
The Tempest now up and about. :D

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Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: December 12th, 2011, 10:20 am
by Gregg Veasey
Good stuff Ted. Looks like I have some williswarbirds website wupdating to do ;)

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: December 17th, 2011, 9:47 am
by stewart clifford
Look at those legs, bling bling, can't wait to see it flying at East Kirkby at Easter.

Re: 105 inch Tempest

Posted: December 23rd, 2011, 5:57 pm
by Richard scarbrough
Looking good Chris. Barkston warbirds a must week after East kirkby.
Merry xmas to you.
P.S Picking up my Radial at my Xmas fly-in next week :D
Richard.