Resources available to replica builders - Page 5

ChrisS · 13 September 2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Brooks

A guy named Chris passed this one on to me. He is new to the forum, and is having trouble posting links as a new member, and since this might be time sensitive, I thought I would post it here.

There seems to be six ranger engines available for sale.
Aviation Classifieds*-*parts and supplies

Thanks for the input Chris.

My pleasure.
As I mentioned in the PM, I cannot vouch for the veracity of the listing or whether the items are serviceable or not, I just thought it might be useful to someone.

Chris

Jim Bruton · 11 October 2008, 12:57 PM

A bunch of 4130 tubing is available mid-country:

http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=280015

Jim

Jeff Brooks · 3 November 2008, 07:36 AM

Hi All,
I got this neat bending break off the biplane forum. A guy named Dave Clay there posted it for the homebuilders there in a .pdf format. I had converted it to jpg so I could post it all for you guys.

I wish I had this when I was making my landing gear axle box, but it will still be handy for a few of the bends on my engine cowls. For those who have yet to bend some sheet metal, this should do the trick nicely!

My suggestion is to copy these pages and print them out. For this purpose, I will post these pictures Extra Large.

Jeff Brooks · 3 November 2008, 07:40 AM

Jeff Brooks · 3 November 2008, 07:41 AM

Jeff Brooks · 3 November 2008, 12:03 PM

BRASS FITTINGS Brass Pipe Fittings Hose Barbs Stainless Steel Fittings Hydraulic Adapters Hydraulic Fittings Grease Zerks Hose Clamps
these guys are out of Irving, Tx
Phone: (214) 257-8865
email: fittingsupply@gmail.com

I bought a hard to find 1/2" male NPT drain cock with a 1/2" compression fitting from them.

ulpilot · 9 November 2008, 03:13 PM

Here is a site where you can rent "How to" videos. Lot's of different catagories including aircraft. There is a aircraft welding video in the metal working section that may be helpful. It is a rental deal similar to Netflix.

SmartFlix, the Web's Biggest How-To DVD Rental Store

Jim Bruton · 22 November 2008, 11:02 AM

According to the owner, this engine was only run once- on the dyno in 1940. It was crated up and sent overseas as a spare for a P-51 Mustang or a P-38 Lightning, but was never used. It was returned to the surplus yard, and the current owner bought it in '47. The motor still sets on the original wooden stand it was bolted to 60 years ago. Made mostly of magnesium and aluminum, it's is amazingly light. He will only consider selling it for a warbird restoration...

If you know of anyone who is interested, please let me know.

Jim

ulpilot · 22 November 2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bruton

According to the owner, this engine was only run once- on the dyno in 1940. It was crated up and sent overseas as a spare for a P-51 Mustang or a P-38 Lightning, but was never used. It was returned to the surplus yard, and the current owner bought it in '47. The motor still sets on the original wooden stand it was bolted to 60 years ago. Made mostly of magnesium and aluminum, it's is amazingly light. He will only consider selling it for a warbird restoration...

If you know of anyone who is interested, please let me know.

Jim

Jeff, you gotta get this for your Fokker! Vertical takeoffs and hovering, you will feel right at home! Top speed, 400mph? COOL!!!

joepilot · 14 December 2008, 08:03 AM

Jeff, et. all,

Thank you very much for this Thread. For those of us who have a dream, some knowledge, a whole lot of passion, but no ability to manufacture - this is what we need. A place to find where to get it. Thank you again.

Joepilot
Back for the dead (well divorce) and back building my Dr.1