De Havilland Tiger Moth 1.4 scale

Discussion in 'Military Modelling' started by Keith, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. Keith

    Keith New Member

    How it all started(Thread should read 1/4 scale. I'm not that ambitious!)
     

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  2. Nostalgair

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  3. John

    John Active Member

    Hi Owen,
    For the uneducated non plane person, would you please tell me what the gauges are in the cockpit.
    :noidea:
     
  4. Nostalgair

    Nostalgair New Member

    Hi John,

    Top Row, (left to right)

    Airspeed Indicator, Inclinometer (Nose angle up or down), Turn and Slip Indicator, Tachometer (newer style)

    Bottom Row, (left to right)

    Altimeter, Compass, Oil Pressure Gauge

    Hope this helps. Any questions, fire away.

    Cheers

    Owen
     
  5. John

    John Active Member

    Thank you for the info Owen. What is the big box shape article at the base of the compass ??
     
  6. Nostalgair

    Nostalgair New Member

    Hi again John,

    That box is a modern day addition. It holds such things as electrical systems and radios. You can see the circuit breakers on the front with an ammeter just above them.

    Cheers

    Owen
     
  7. Kyt

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  8. Keith

    Keith New Member

    Dh 1

    Hi Kyt
    The thumbnail I posted is a drawing from the History of the De Havilland Aeroplane.
    I think I have uploaded a better image!
    Download and magnify.
    I have never seen a picture, there were only three built, I believe.
    the image you posted is not the DH 1, possibly a DH 2.
    This was renamed DH(Airco)1, when put into production.
    Cheers
    Keith
     

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  9. Keith

    Keith New Member

    Dh 2.

    Hi Kyt,
    Herewith a copy of the DH 2 particulars.
    A useful sites for research are "You Tube"/Great War in the Air/202 De Havilland DH2
    also www.aviastar.org/air/england/a-de-havilland.html Hope this helps. Cheers Keith
     
  10. Kyt

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    Keith New Member

     
  12. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    Pictures of Biplane 1 and 2
     

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  13. Keith

    Keith New Member

    Tiggys Innards

     

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  14. Keith

    Keith New Member

    Dh 1 & 2

    Hi Kyt, you found it
    I think the designation of the balsa model should read DH(Airco)1, starting a new series by the army.
    Cheers
    Keith
     
  15. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    Yes, I think that confused me. I was getting the Dehavilland Biplane no.1 and the Airco DH 1 mixed up. The later was introduced several years after the first - the first being a private enterprise by De Havilland.

    Your instruments look good, Keith
     
  16. Keith

    Keith New Member

    Now for a few tail feathers

    Tail feathers before dressing
     

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  17. Keith

    Keith New Member

    DH(Airco)1

    Hi Kyt,
    It was the Model Kit Manufacturer who got it wrong.
    Maybe these will help.
    Check out the various Wing Spans.
    Cheers
    Keith
    PS Thanks for your words of encouragement.
     
  18. John

    John Active Member


    Thank you very much for the information, Owen
     
  19. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Nice work, Keith. :clapping:
     
  20. Keith

    Keith New Member

    The Wings, still undressed!

    From the start to halfway
     

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