That is amazing.
So I checked the registry because I know zilch about the Tempest... and there are only 12 left, and only 1 with this engine type?
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| Author: | lestweforget [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
One word. Wow!!!! http://spitfiresite.com/hobbies/modelling/2009/11/clark-hawker-tempest.htm |
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| Author: | Steve Pierce [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
That is incredible. Having spent 2 years building Tempest wings I like to see anything to do with this rare airplane. Thanks for posting it. |
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| Author: | Scott Rose [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
wow |
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| Author: | Jerry O'Neill [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
To quote Scott..."WOW"! |
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| Author: | Django [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
That is amazing. So I checked the registry because I know zilch about the Tempest... and there are only 12 left, and only 1 with this engine type?
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| Author: | lestweforget [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
Kermit Weeks has one. The trouble with making it airworthy is the reliability and rarity of the Napier Sabre engine. Considering the important role these played in the war, along with the Typhoon, I find their rarity very sad. You should look up Ken (Klause) Adam, a German who flew with Typhoons with the RAF, and later designed the sets for the James Bond movies. An incredible guy. There is great info on the Tempest, including Kermits, here. http://www.hawkertempest.se/EJ693.htm |
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| Author: | Django [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
Thanks for the link. So of the 11 total, 9 are Tempest IIs and only 2 Tempests with the Napier Sabre. Wow. |
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| Author: | Andy in West Oz [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
Phwoar! In the absence of a decent number surviving Tempests, this is the next best thing. 
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| Author: | lestweforget [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Amazing 1/20th scale Tempest! |
I know O/T , but here is the history of the Tempest V at the RAFM. http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/collections/aircraft/aircraft_histories/72-A-571%20%20Tempest%20TT5%20NV778.pdf |
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