Hi everyone. Just joined the forum and read some of the threads.
I have always wanted to build a warbird replica. In particular the F4U and the FW190 are two designs I like(I have a thing for the radial engined aircraft).
I would guess that one of the easiest ways to go about building a replica is to find someone that has already done the work and has plans available for an aircraft I like, such as Jurca. However, I would like to hear from someone on the completeness and accuracy of the plans that different companies offer.
I suppose another route would be finding copies of the original drawings and using a program to modify/scale the drawings to the horsepower range of available engines.
Lastly, I could design an aircraft to the specifications I like. However, I know absolutely nothing about the design of aircraft or even how to start such an undertaking. I am not opposed to learning how to design my own aircraft but I would appreciate the input of someone more experienced in such an endeavor before heading down that road. I could use some help in obtaining the information on the basics of aircraft design.
thanks for your time and input
Jim
I have always wanted to build a warbird replica. In particular the F4U and the FW190 are two designs I like(I have a thing for the radial engined aircraft).
I would guess that one of the easiest ways to go about building a replica is to find someone that has already done the work and has plans available for an aircraft I like, such as Jurca. However, I would like to hear from someone on the completeness and accuracy of the plans that different companies offer.
I suppose another route would be finding copies of the original drawings and using a program to modify/scale the drawings to the horsepower range of available engines.
Lastly, I could design an aircraft to the specifications I like. However, I know absolutely nothing about the design of aircraft or even how to start such an undertaking. I am not opposed to learning how to design my own aircraft but I would appreciate the input of someone more experienced in such an endeavor before heading down that road. I could use some help in obtaining the information on the basics of aircraft design.
thanks for your time and input
Jim