TFC Beaufighter resto

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11280

setter wrote:

I was in the UK at Duxford in Sept and at that stage it was still proposed to go with Bristol Freighter units with 4 blade props. I know and understand why this may be necessary but surely in these modern days of engineering brilliance it must be possible to come up with a better prop arrangement - at least with a Mossie you could take you pick between 3 and 4 but a Beau just won't look correct - I am sure we will all be grateful and appreciate the finished product whatever happens but 3 would be better.

I can't wait to be reviled for suggesting this, but why not install a couple of R-2600's and be done with it? Stop messing about and get that sucker into the air where it belongs! :roll:

RMB · **Posted:** Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:18 pm

I await the same lashing as "bdk". But wast there a AUS. version that
had PRATT & WHITNEY 2800's?

JDK · **Posted:** Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:32 pm

Sure. But that's not how it's done at TFC. Nor how it's done in the UK, generally. Don't think the CAA would like the idea much either.
Cheers

setter · **Posted:** Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:47 pm

Hi all

The Australian Beau had Hercs - the Beaufort was fitted with Yank engines ( except the prototype now at Hendon).

The point for me is that the Hercs sound a lot different to the yank engines and this is really departing a little too much from the original - a pair of merlins would at least be more accurate as there was such a beast.

My opinion but what are we trying to restore here - we could put a DC3 nose on it and perhaps a DC3 wings would fit and perhaps Tornado ejection seats etc............................

I think they are just doing the best thay can and at the end of the day I will appreciate it whatever it is

Kindest regards
John Parker

PS I don't revile anybody - we all have our opinion and place in the sun - I think all the contributions here are valuable and advance our common cause

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11280

setter wrote:

PS I don't revile anybody - we all have our opinion and place in the sun - I think all the contributions here are valuable and advance our common cause

I know that John! We're all a bunch of enthusiasts here. My comment of course was more tongue in cheek- r.e. the Sea Furies in the US with the R-3350 installation. I've seen lots of complaints about those, yet many remain airworthy due to that conversion.

setter · **Posted:** Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:25 am

Hi BDK .............
Couldnt agree more - Steve - Famed US Sea Fury Pilot /Owner has said as much on this site often - Better to have it flying than on a couple of drums in a hanger - Safety has to play a part too, rare engines are a little harder to keep flying.

I guess we all just have this Nirvana world where a Beau flies with 100% authenticity and sounds like it did when it was wispering in
over the tree tops blasting everything in sight !!!!

I will now have a stiff sip of rhubarb juice and climb off my soap box.

Kindest regards
John P

Gregory · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:46 am

I suspect that the problem is more with hubs than blades - the latter being easier to make than the former, on most aircraft.

Gregory

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Jul 04, 2004 8:36 pm

Hi Gregory

The problem here in Aus is with the blades - there aren't any - airworthy ones ( signed off at least ) and I believe the hubs as you say are also a problem. I am no engineer but I would love to know what could be done to adapt another type of blade and or Hub to fit the later engines they have - I suppose this is where they are now with the whole thing and good luck to them.

Kindest regards
John Parker

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