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Title: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: Dennis Saydak on September 03, 2012, 10:02:06 AM

I don't build many 1/2A models but I recently came across a really neat 1/2A Spitfire proto speed design. A building buddy and I now have two of them under construction. I just scored a couple of reverse rotation cranks for our Tee Dees. All we need now is some decent pusher props. This model is being built entirely from my scrap box.

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: john vlna on September 03, 2012, 10:36:39 AM

Real neat. I love Spitfires. I vaguely remember that plan, where was it published?

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: Dennis Saydak on September 03, 2012, 11:02:34 AM

Quote from: john vlna on September 03, 2012, 10:36:39 AM

Real neat. I love Spitfires. I vaguely remember that plan, where was it published?

May 1970 MAN. It's a really well thought out design. I can email the F.S. plan to anyone interested.

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: PerttiMe on September 03, 2012, 02:53:18 PM

It does look neat. Please let us know how things progress with it.

Looks like span would be just under 15". Is that about right?

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: david beazley on September 03, 2012, 02:58:34 PM

I'd like a copy!

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: bob whitney on September 03, 2012, 07:52:23 PM

i have left handed props for the TD's 

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: bob whitney on September 03, 2012, 07:55:43 PM

sorry , they are carbon props   $ 4.00  each or two for $7.00 plus shipping

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: Dennis Saydak on September 04, 2012, 02:52:06 PM

Quote from: bob whitney on September 03, 2012, 07:52:23 PM

i have left handed props for the TD's 

Thanks for the reply Bob. What's the diameter & pitch? 2 blade?

Title: Re: Trostle's Spitfire
Post by: Dennis Saydak on September 17, 2012, 06:52:39 PM

Some recent progress ....
Major components have been cut out and the engine mount has been completed and shaped. The mount is solid maple. The stab and fuselage crutch is basswood. Everything else is balsa. Man, that maple mount took a lot of time to hog out.  ;D

Thanks to the guys who have helped this project with their special props, cranks etc.