My FE2b reproduction..

[redbaron1917]

As always John, your work is art. I 100th the request for a book. I think 2nd and 3rd are looooong past It would be a must have on any restorer or replica builder's library.

Best Regards,

Tony Moore

[Kevin W]

Originally Posted by Butch

John,
You need to write a book.
Pete

I agree 100% John your work is beautiful!

Please let me know when it is printed!!

Kevin

[John McKenzie]

Thanks guys ....

Kevin , I have to say now , that I haven't actually started it yet !

( so dont hold your breath waiting )

Regards John M

[John McKenzie]

Although their lengths were given on the drawing ,...When I checked them by calculation , which I do as a matter of course , I found that they were incorrect ,..The rear strut lengths considerably so .

I made the struts to My own , calculated dimensions , and these proved to be exactly correct when the machine was assembled .

( I keep all such calculated/derived data for future reference )

[John McKenzie]

The Centre section strut end fixing , although similar in principle , is slightly different in practice .
In this case , the Strut is secured at the ends to Lugs formed integrally with the Fuselage or Wing fitting , by 1/4" thru' Bolts ,as these photos .

( Whereas all the others fitted to an Eye -Bolt ,... with the fixing Pin retained by the Strut Ferrule which enclosed the end of the strut & its Dural Packing Piece .)

[John McKenzie]

Note that these struts end attachments are therefore able to carry a tension load .

The Packing pieces are retained to the strut by string , simply as a temporary storage measure .
The 1/4" dia bolt retains the two together when the machine is assembled .


This pretty much completes the showing of all the "Parts" photos that I took ,...Those others , of Jigging , Fixtures & methods which are only of technical interest , might find their way into my book !.....one day !.

John M

[John McKenzie]

Dark in here !

So its Good night from me & Goodnight from him .

[RobW]

Originally Posted by John McKenzie

...Those others , of Jigging , Fixtures & methods which are only of technical interest , might find their way into my book !.....one day !.

John M

I think "of technical interest" pretty much describes most of the folks here...

I for one am certainly interested in anything technical that you are willing to post... please keep the posts coming!

rob

[Nick]

Originally Posted by RobW

I for one am certainly interested in anything technical that you are willing to post... please keep the posts coming!

rob

I’ll second that. Your knowledge and expertise in this field is second to none.
Any input you have on this forum is very much appreciated.

Cheers, Nick