NS International Air Show Parade Float

[Ghost Flyer]

Ever wonder what happened to the model Spitfire that used to be in the NS Tattoo, and then stored in F Hangar at Shearwater? Well, wonder no more, because here it is. The folks involved with promoting the NS International Air Show acquired it and made some changes. I believe before the changes were made, it had the British camo colours. These folks did a great job cleaning it up and giving it a new paint job that reflects the Canadian version. The Nova Scotia Community College also worked on it, making some modifications.

Here are some pictures that a friend sent me.

Enjoy,
Andrew C

PS.. Any suggestions for an electric motor? ... lol

[AndrewS]

They did a great job from the looks of the pics.

ITS A "BUMPY SPIT" ...don't like the look of the bumps at the top edge of the cowling they had to add for the bigger Griffon engine. I prefer the earlier Merlin versions...more sleek look.

Andrew

[Dirt Torpedo]

PS.. Any suggestions for an electric motor? ... lol

Even the new monsters from Turnigy would have serious problems huffing that sucker around Andrew...

[Curtis]

That is an awesome looking airplane Andrew! Hats off to the guys at NSCC.

Curtis

[astroflyer]

there was an article in the herald a few weeks back on the restoration of this model. Credit given to NSCC etc, but no mention of the original builder, long time modeler Arrie Hakkert (I think I spelled that correctly). Arrie is no longer with us, but he was a talented modeler and would be remembered by some of the senior (as in aged) modelers in this area.

[Dirt Torpedo]

Although I won't qualify for senior discounts for another 15 years or so, I have fond memories of Arie (and Smitty and Grant Beaver and a couple others) from my brief RC dabblings in the late 70s. My recollection is of an amiable, thoughtful, playful character with some passions thrown in. I probably even have some photos of Arie's planes from a show held at the Rebecca Cohn; I remember a gorgeous yellow Harvard and have a fuzzy recollection it was his.

Although I appreciate this beauty is a monster static model, it sure would be neat to see a midget spit flying demos on the Red Bull circuit.

It's nice to know this is Arie's work, thanks for pointing it out!

[Ghost Flyer]

PS.. Any suggestions for an electric motor? ... lol

Even the new monsters from Turnigy would have serious problems huffing that sucker around Andrew...

I believe that Bill or Chris will be needing this motor, someday! Hmmm..... I wonder what the ESC looks like that would match that?

Andrew C

[Dirt Torpedo]

That motor requires a 250A ESC and draws 17A idle current. Here's to Bill with a 500% scale Stryker on 16S20000...

Weighing 5.6 lbs, the motor alone iss almost over the field weight limit, so all you could do is toss it around it at Shannon.

Spec.
Model: 120-70-15
Resistance: 4.8ohm
ESC Required: 250A
Input Voltage : 30~70V
Kv : 150 rpm/V
Weight: 2550g
Shaft: 10mm
Non Load Current: 17A
Dimensions: 168x140x118mm (Including Mount)
Equivalent: 110cc Twin Gas Engine (20hp+)

[astroflyer]

I saw one of those motors on an ultralight at oshkosh. no kidding. and similar, though larger on the full size electric planes there. speed controllers were about a cubic foot in size.