Warbird Information Exchange

I see that kit doesn't come in a U.S. version - what would need to be done to make it into a correct BT-14?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Sacrilege!

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Rob C

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– Michael Crichton

Chris, it would depend on your skill level. You would need to change the engine, cowlings and wings for a start. Not so bad for an experienced modeller, but not so easy for most of us.

Doug

Thanks Doug - so I take it the Yale in BT-14 drag in the NMUSAF isn't quite correct either? Guess I'll wait for a "real" kit (got too many planes stacked up in the pattern now...)

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Chris, the Yale's canopy, landing gear, fin and rudder are essentially the same as the BT-14 fittings, but that's where the similarities end. I've never quite understood why a prestigious organization like the NMUSAF would set up such a 'close but no cigar' montage. Heck, the Swedes took 20 years to build a 'from the ground up' Sk 14 (licence-built BT-9) when they couldn't come up with a survivor.

Doug