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Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: TheFox on June 24, 2004, 02:53:23 PM

Managed to grab this shot during a quick visit to Duxford on a 'non-flying' day !!

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/290_1088106506_me262-duxford.jpg)

Looked in fantastic condition, and really flown well - sounded fantastic !!

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: XtrmeJ on June 24, 2004, 03:05:26 PM

That is beautiful. Thanks for the pic!!! :D

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Orig on June 24, 2004, 07:11:38 PM

What scale is it?

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: mechanic on June 30, 2004, 08:10:13 PM

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Originally posted by Orig
What scale is it?

lol   just what i ws thinking orig!

does that model have real jet turbines?

would imagine it doesnt have much endurance.

imagine having one of those to buzz the next door house with. :)

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Furball on July 01, 2004, 04:57:21 AM

looks photoshopped!

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: MetaTron on July 01, 2004, 02:47:08 PM

I believe it is a Royal R/C kit, but there are many nice fiberglass kits that it could be.

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Orig on July 01, 2004, 02:53:38 PM

It looks like a turbine because I see no cheater holes or cylinder heads poking out through the nacelles, although those could be in a hidden location.  I do not know if model turbines would create a noticeable heat disturbance given that plane's design, bypass ratios common for such designs, and the environmental conditions (background clouds).  

There are a few giveaways, but I don't want to list them because maybe other people don't know what I saw that let me know it was "subscale" and it's fun to let them guess :)

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: TheFox on July 02, 2004, 12:39:13 PM

Here it is - in dispersal.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/290_1088789681_me262-dispersal-small.jpg)

As you suggested, it is a turbine - very smooth, good flight characteristics and no apparent vices - mind you, that's probably down to the pilot more than anything else !!!

Regards

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: frank3 on July 03, 2004, 08:08:29 AM

you mean that thing wasn't real??? That is one good show of scale modelling!

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on July 04, 2004, 06:37:25 AM

For the size of this thing, the weathering/panel lines/ rivets job sucks.:o

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: straffo on July 04, 2004, 06:47:54 AM

TheFox have you a pict of R7713 ?

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: SunKing on July 04, 2004, 12:12:50 PM

WOW!  In CA I saw a popular model builder flying a ME-110 about 2/3 the size of that jet model. Incredible!

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Furball on July 04, 2004, 12:45:07 PM

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Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
For the size of this thing, the weathering/panel lines/ rivets job sucks.:o

cant comment on the weathering, but the nose panel really is like that. Rivets and panel lines elsewhere are near invisible on a real 262, hes done a good job.




(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/71_1088963038_hendon026.jpg)


(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/71_1088963068_cimg0426.jpg)

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Orig on July 04, 2004, 03:39:08 PM

Where do those guys fly those models?  Is it anywhere near Cambridge?

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: Furball on July 08, 2004, 03:18:57 AM

that picture was taken at duxford, which is near cambridge.  If you are interested in R/C flying there is a big event at cosford.

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International Large Model Aircraft Rally
10 July - 11 July
An air show in miniature with large-scale models flown by enthusiasts from all over the UK. Admission prices-
£8.00 Adult, £6.00 senior Citizen, £5.00 Child (5-15)
£18.00 Family (2 adult, 2 children)

Title: ME262 Flight Test - Duxford
Post by: TheFox on July 08, 2004, 05:34:32 AM

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Originally posted by straffo
TheFox have you a pict of R7713 ?

Sorry - no.  Just after I took this shot it rained heavily and the owner of the Tiffie took it inside - it never came out again and I didn't see it fly.

Maybe next time ......

There were lots of other models on show, both static and flying. They are all part of the Large Model Aircraft Club. When I get time I will post up some more shots in a separate gallery and put a link in here.

B52 and Spruce Goose were interesting, along with C130 etc etc.

(Photos now published - see link below)

http://gallery79268.fotopic.net/c226051.html