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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Balsa Butcher on October 18, 2011, 07:06:10 PM

Title: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 18, 2011, 07:06:10 PM: For you stunt scale guys, I just received an E-mail from John Brodak that the Pat Johnston designed Spitfire that has been listed on the website as "not for sale" is back in stock and is definitely for sale. CLP**
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Clint Ormosen on October 18, 2011, 08:29:26 PM: Quote from: Pete Cunha on October 18, 2011, 07:06:10 PM
For you stunt scale guys, I just received an E-mail from John Brodak that the Pat Johnston designed Spitfire that has been listed on the website as "not for sale" is back in stock and is definitely for sale. CLP**

Does that mean a Spitfire is your next project?
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 18, 2011, 10:09:44 PM: Well, of all the Brodak Warbirds I like the Spitfire the best soo you never know. 8)
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Clint Ormosen on October 18, 2011, 10:52:43 PM: Quote from: Pete Cunha on October 18, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
Well, of all the Brodak Warbirds I like the Spitfire the best soo you never know. 8)

Oh, give me a break! You can't keep a secret from me. If you're building one, fess up!
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 19, 2011, 08:40:08 AM: Well, if I do it's still a ways in the future. I know a few have been built but haven't heard much about how they fly . Maybe I'll put it a bubble canopy on it and try and pass it off as a Sterling Mustang...NOT! 8)
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: ron testa on October 20, 2011, 01:49:13 PM: Built one last winter, a great plane and a perfect flyer, kept the dehidrel at 1/2". Trimmed in 2 flights and is a great stunt ship. LA-46 11x5 APC prop.
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 20, 2011, 01:56:48 PM: Ahhhh, Inspiration! That's what I'm looking for. Looking good. Agree that the LA-46 would be a good choice. 8)
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: PerttiMe on October 20, 2011, 02:34:10 PM: Quote from: Pete Cunha on October 19, 2011, 08:40:08 AM
Maybe I'll put it a bubble canopy on it and try and pass it off as a Sterling Mustang...NOT! 8)
With a "low back", small bubble canopy and careful nose shaping, you could paint it as a Seafire 17
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 20, 2011, 06:23:37 PM: I've thought of that, I think Pat Johnston has to. I believe that he has drawn up plans for the later/bubble canopy version. It would be an easy kit bash. 8)
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on October 21, 2011, 12:01:26 PM: I wanted a Spitfire, but none available in the size I wanted. So I drew my own plans. This one is 59" span, with RO-Jett 76 and retracting L.G. The Top Flite canopy and interior were just the right size.
Floyd
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: PerttiMe on October 21, 2011, 01:18:32 PM: Quote from: Pete Cunha on October 20, 2011, 06:23:37 PM
I've thought of that, I think Pat Johnston has to. I believe that he has drawn up plans for the later/bubble canopy version. It would be an easy kit bash. 8)
Among other Spitfires, his plans list contains bubble canopy Spitfires in a couple of sizes.

The Nose shape of Seafire 47 would be better to hide the engine but 17 is more graceful... if you get the cockpit shape and everything right.
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: john e. holliday on October 22, 2011, 08:11:20 AM: Now those contrarotating props would be something to start. Okay for electric I guess. Who will be the first?

Floyd. your Spitfire looks great. H^^
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Jim Treace on October 22, 2011, 02:11:30 PM: I build one from the Brodak kit. LA 46. I like the 12x5 RSM prop. Flys great. Used as pattern, the original paint scheme from the famous Israeli Black Spitfire.
Jim
Title: Re: Brodak Spitfire Availability
Post by: Balsa Butcher on October 22, 2011, 02:17:40 PM: I remember reading your posts during the build. Looks great. Floyd: What a great stable-mate for your Hurricane..impressive. 8)