An obvious question. And it would be reasonable to assume that it would cost 20% more to build 100% than 80% simply because of the material cost alone. Parts are bigger and heavier,, more rivets etc so labour would be about 20% more. But that is not the reason. The main reason is that there are very, very few engine options in the HP range that a 100% replica needs. Ask Mike O'Sullivan, the guy that build the Spitfire replicas, why he won't produce anything bigger than 90% scale.....
Something I've always wondered... if you have the money, time and dedication to build an 80% replica, why not just built a 100% replica to the original factory blueprints?
Luftwicker, as previously posted, the FW-190 is a scratch built 80% scale replica using a 400 hp M14P radial. Since the video, there is now an 80% scale Bearcat and an 80% scale Mosquito underway.....
I can't quite see what is showing in the background, but most likely to be the M14P-powered 80% scale Focke_Wolf 190. But could be the 75% scale Chev LS6-powered Spitfire.
Regarding the query on the prop, it is a modified king Air alloy prop, virtually the same as what Jim Wickham is using on his nearly completed Chev-powered Stewart S.51
Hey VHZMH, in looking more closely at the "ToowoombaAce" video, this is the same plane, isn't it? (in the other video it looked at first like the fuselage was painted green). I own a Stewart S-51 and have recently bought a Hartzell prop (91.5"). What is the diameter on your new prop?
Is this possibly a Stewart S-51? The Stewart is a 70% scale, all-metal Mustang replica. Engine sounds nice. Did somebody shoehorn in a V-12? I know one guy from the East Coast who is doing that.
Looks like a Stewart, but is a one-off scratch built 80% scale P-51 with a GM LS-6 350 ci V8 with supercharger. Since that run, the prop has been changed to an all metal cut down King Air prop. Once the prop governor is tuned to the engine/prop it will be ready for test flying again.
@VHZMH Thank you VERY much for your reply. How long have you worked on it? Will it be marketed as a kit? It so, what will the cost likely be? What is the model name (e.g., "Stewart 51, etc") so I can find more info about it? There's another YouTube video by "ToowoombaAce" of another Australian 80% scale Mustang doing an engine run. Is the Mustang in the other video the same design? Do you know the other builder? Do you have a website? My e-mail is maloy51@msn.com. Looks FANTASTIC!
@VHZMH Another question....was this plane featured at a recent Emy Gully airshow? I found some pix on the internet of what appears to be the same plane. How many years has it taken you to get this far (the May 2010 engine run). When do you expect to be flying? Warm regards - Twister
That would be good news. Begs the question as to what they are doing for an engine ....
VHZMH 1 month ago
An obvious question. And it would be reasonable to assume that it would cost 20% more to build 100% than 80% simply because of the material cost alone. Parts are bigger and heavier,, more rivets etc so labour would be about 20% more. But that is not the reason. The main reason is that there are very, very few engine options in the HP range that a 100% replica needs. Ask Mike O'Sullivan, the guy that build the Spitfire replicas, why he won't produce anything bigger than 90% scale.....
VHZMH 1 month ago
@VHZMH Titan is working on a full scale T-51 as we speak.
foolproofpilot 1 month ago
Something I've always wondered... if you have the money, time and dedication to build an 80% replica, why not just built a 100% replica to the original factory blueprints?
riderpoet 1 month ago
damn you 240 p!!!!!!!!
TRAPBOULTERNAS 2 months ago
Luftwicker, as previously posted, the FW-190 is a scratch built 80% scale replica using a 400 hp M14P radial. Since the video, there is now an 80% scale Bearcat and an 80% scale Mosquito underway.....
VHZMH 3 months ago
What's the story with the FW-190 in the hangar?
luftwicker07 3 months ago
Beautiful. Out of curiosity, what's the a/c in the hangar?
jollopar 1 year ago
@jollopar
I can't quite see what is showing in the background, but most likely to be the M14P-powered 80% scale Focke_Wolf 190. But could be the 75% scale Chev LS6-powered Spitfire.
Regarding the query on the prop, it is a modified king Air alloy prop, virtually the same as what Jim Wickham is using on his nearly completed Chev-powered Stewart S.51
VHZMH 1 year ago
Hey VHZMH, in looking more closely at the "ToowoombaAce" video, this is the same plane, isn't it? (in the other video it looked at first like the fuselage was painted green). I own a Stewart S-51 and have recently bought a Hartzell prop (91.5"). What is the diameter on your new prop?
Twister051 1 year ago
Is this possibly a Stewart S-51? The Stewart is a 70% scale, all-metal Mustang replica. Engine sounds nice. Did somebody shoehorn in a V-12? I know one guy from the East Coast who is doing that.
Twister051 1 year ago
@Twister051
Looks like a Stewart, but is a one-off scratch built 80% scale P-51 with a GM LS-6 350 ci V8 with supercharger. Since that run, the prop has been changed to an all metal cut down King Air prop. Once the prop governor is tuned to the engine/prop it will be ready for test flying again.
VHZMH 1 year ago
@VHZMH Thank you VERY much for your reply. How long have you worked on it? Will it be marketed as a kit? It so, what will the cost likely be? What is the model name (e.g., "Stewart 51, etc") so I can find more info about it? There's another YouTube video by "ToowoombaAce" of another Australian 80% scale Mustang doing an engine run. Is the Mustang in the other video the same design? Do you know the other builder? Do you have a website? My e-mail is maloy51@msn.com. Looks FANTASTIC!
Twister051 1 year ago
@VHZMH Another question....was this plane featured at a recent Emy Gully airshow? I found some pix on the internet of what appears to be the same plane. How many years has it taken you to get this far (the May 2010 engine run). When do you expect to be flying? Warm regards - Twister
Twister051 1 year ago
@Twister051
Yes, same aircraft in both video's and at Emu Gully. The prop diam I am not sure, but can find out as I could be out at Emu Gully again next week.
VHZMH 1 year ago
What kind of P-51 is this? A kit, scratch built? Looks and sounds very nice! Thanks, Mike
mP51D 1 year ago
Sounds very NICE, and the aluminum metal work is georgeous. When will we see it fly?? Post more videos when you can. Thanks Don
f82man 2 years ago