Supermarine Spitfire (oz10012)

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Supermarine Spitfire. Rubber scale model.

Quote: "This sleek, speedy, fighting ship is the pride of England's RAF. With a reputed top speed of 370 mph it is just about the last word in military aircraft. Our well built model captures all the beauty of line of the original. Construct this speed demon of the sky and watch its superior performance.

The Supermarine Spitfire By William Winter.

HERE'S a ship that is admittedly one of the most beautiful planes of the day and supposedly the fastest of England's speedy interceptors. Estimates put its high speed (the Air Ministry has not released performance data) at 370 mph. If that's true, this ship is about 50 mph faster than our own pride, the Seversky Fighter.

It is significant that this ship, built by the same concern that was responsible for Britain's Schneider Cup Race speed triumphs, utilizes the lessons learned in that competition to outdistance the world in fighter design.

The model captures all the beauty of line of its prototype. In performance, our miniature Supermarine will stack up favorably with any ship you have built.

Fuselage. Since the sizes of all blocks are given in our bill of materials, which you'll find at the end of this article, they will not be repeated in the directions.

The method of construction calls for the use of four master stringers cut to shape from sheet balsa. To obtain their patterns, trace the side, top and bottom out lines of the fuselage on 1/16 sheet. The bulkheads, likewise 1/16 sheet, are cut in accordance with the patterns given. Cut only the four deep notches at first, leaving the remaining notches to be cut in a later operation. However, mark the positions of the smaller notches for reference.

Cement the four widest bulkheads in place on the two side master stringers. When dry, add the remaining bulkheads and finally the top and bottom master stringers. Cement the 1/16 sq auxiliary stringers in place, cutting the notches, which are already marked, with a sliver of a two edged blade.

The nose block is shaped as seen on the plant its rear face matching the No.1 bulkhead. The amount to hollow out is designated on the plan. So that this block may be hollowed, it will be necessary to cut it in half after the outer carving is finished and to reassemble the halves with cement..."

Quote: "Hey guys, just a quick thank you for the amazing work you are doing preserving these wonderful works of art. I did a bit of scanning and publishing around 15 years ago, but what you are doing is huge. Thanks. I was looking on your site for one of my favourite drawings, William Winter's Supermarine Spitfire from Flying Aces Magazine, April 1937. I found a copy in my files, and though I don't have the wiz bang software to tie all the drawings together, I thought you still might like a copy. As far as I am aware, this is the earliest published set of plans for the then brand new Spitfire. The model even has the prototype's serial # K5054. Thanks again, Kenny"

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