Warbird Information Exchange

Interesting idea to use a washable top coat to whitewash those aircraft for some winter photo shoots, provided it doesn't degrade the expensive original paint.

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"They done it, they done it, damned if they ain't flew." December 17, 1903

When the temperature drops from 75F to 65F, you mean?

Sorry, couldn't resist. I agree that a temporary white coat is a great idea, and would look awesome over Mt. Rainier.

August

I assume she's being rebuilt as an R-4 as the display board next to it - and the website - say it's an R-4.

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Question: Aren't you even the least-bit curious why every source of info on Werknummer 0875709 identified the craft as an R-2, up until the appearance of your linked website?

Is it possible that during the restoration process, it was determined that the most-viable powerplant for restoration was a Jumo 211J, rather than her original 211D?

I await your researched answer.

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Soooo... we're on page 4 already. Did anyone actually go take pictures?

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Here is a good walk-around video Lots of work to do if they want to fly in two years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7aDqVkK3Ag

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I'm incredibly curious! And confused! You've seen the sum total of my amateur research I'm afraid, I'm eagerly awaiting those more "in the know" to be able to chime in with more information. My guess is that the so-far-unknown second wreck is an R-4, but I've no clue as to the WkNr or origin of it.

It's all part of what makes this project so fascinating to me!

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"It's his plane, he spent the money to restore it, he can do with it what he wants. I will never understand what's hard to comprehend about this." - kalamazookid, 20/08/2013
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The only Ju-87B/R-4 variant I can find is Wk.Nr. 1394 5./St.G.1, which is partial wreck that was in the UK. Listed as partial cockpit, aft fuselage and landing gear parts.

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FHCAM have confirmed the majority of the air frame is based on Ju 87R-4 wk.nr. 6234. Minor parts were supplied from wk.nr. 5709

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It's a fair cop.

I blame society.

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Thanks Dave! Very exciting to know that 6234 will fly again after a couple of false starts.

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"It's his plane, he spent the money to restore it, he can do with it what he wants. I will never understand what's hard to comprehend about this." - kalamazookid, 20/08/2013
"The more time you spend around warbirds the sooner you learn nothing, is simple." - JohnB, 24/02/22

I wouldn’t call it a data plate restoration. That could be taken the wrong way. There just aren’t any intact Stukas sitting in a playground, on a stick , or anywhere for that matter. In the case of such a difficult restoration, no doubt they were thrilled to use original material as much as possible.
However, it reminds me of one of the Flug Werk FW-190 kits. So much has been accomplished but I don’t see any wiring, avionics, landing gear, etc. Lots of work remains to be done.

Now getting her paint on..
https://www.facebook.com/flyingheritage ... =2&theater

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Cool. A tantalising teaser of a clip, but still very cool to see! Thanks so much for the link.

I was hoping for a more green camo, but I'm not going to complain. It's a flying Stuka!

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Zac in NZ
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"It's his plane, he spent the money to restore it, he can do with it what he wants. I will never understand what's hard to comprehend about this." - kalamazookid, 20/08/2013
"The more time you spend around warbirds the sooner you learn nothing, is simple." - JohnB, 24/02/22