WWII kits

leo · 6 June 2002, 02:37 PM

Some time ago I read about someone providing scaled down replicas of WWII fighters. One of which was the FW190. Any details?

6 June 2002, 03:50 PM

Flug Werk of America, Inc. 4189 W. Milky Way #4 Steller Airpark, Chandler, AZ 85226 www.flugwerk.com kits a full-size FW 190 built around the Russian ASh 82 1900hp engine. Kits cost about $500,000.

Jucara Plans 1733 Kansas, Flint, MI 48506
Tel: 810-232-5395 has plans for a 75% FW 190 built around a 290hp Lycoming for $500, and a 100% FW 190 designed around several 1200hp powerplants for $950.

wolfenbill · 7 June 2002, 02:51 AM

You may want to check out War Aircraft Replicas. These are half-scale birds, but seem to be very popular and affordable. They have the FW-190 to which you refer as well as a half dozen other designs.

http://warreplica.homestead.com/

7 June 2002, 05:06 AM

I didn't realize WAR was still in business.

I met a guy that flew his WAR F4U into my local strip a couple of years ago, at 5'10" and 200lbs I had to shoehorn myself into the cockpit. The pilot claimed it was a real handful, and stick forces were so light it was easy to overstress the aircraft.

I also seem to remember reading a few accident reports of WAR birds (particularly the FW190 and Sea Fury) that mentioned wings and/or aileron flutter preceding the crash.

wolfenbill · 7 June 2002, 08:13 AM

Then again, you may NOT want to check out War Aircraft Replicas. Stick to WWI. You'll have an extra wing in case one comes off.

8 June 2002, 11:27 AM

Then again you could always check out www.supermarineaircraft.com for pictures of a pretty bird

. And isn`t there a miniture production line of Swallows powered by JP47`s? Translation....Somebody`s building replica ME262`s!! [including a 2seater.]

8 June 2002, 03:06 PM

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And isn`t there a miniture production line of Swallows powered by JP47`s? Translation....Somebody`s *building replica ME262`s!! [including a 2seater.]

http://www.stormbirds.com/project/index.html

8 June 2002, 06:23 PM

Doesn`t the two seater look delish?? Thanks Mike

leo · 25 June 2002, 07:38 AM

Well, I am surely not able to afford the $500,000.00
190. And, the WAR models sound dangerous. I will stick to WWI with maybe three wings for added security.

8 July 2002, 12:58 AM

ME262,

The engines are really hard to find.