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  1. Bob Mears

    Corsair/Bamboo bomber

    If anyone is looking for a Corsair or a Bamboo bomber they are listed on Ebay...110579616363. Corsair is a WAR model I think. there's also a P51..I think its a Lohle 5151. Plus some old radial motors. I dont think he has them listed in the right place so they're hard to find by most folks.
  2. Bob Mears

    Supermarine Spitfire kit 34

    Video of the Spitfire.
  3. Bob Mears

    fiberglass and mogas

    I've had mogas in my fiberglass tank for a couple of years now. Now I get a warning from my kit manufacturer to not use mogas in my fiberglass tank. (even though its an isuzu equipped kit). No reason, just not to do it. Anyway, I cant SEE a problem in the tank. It all looks clear when I drain...
  4. Bob Mears

    Expanding a hole

    I have a 2" hole in my instrument panel that I need to be a 3" hole. Is there a trick to make this a nice looking round hole other than just cutting and grinding?
  5. Bob Mears

    20" Spinner

    I need a 20" composit spinner and mounting hardware. I cant seem to find one anywhere. Anyone have a clue where to find one?
  6. Bob Mears

    Voltage converter

    I'm trying to figure out exactally how to install a 24 volt gyro in my 12v airplane. I was told I need a12v to 24v converter 3 phase. Whats the three phase? I see its a three wire input into the guage, but I dont understand why. Is it a double ground? And where do I get one of these converters...
  7. Bob Mears

    Welding aluminum

    I cant seem to stop my water pump housing from seeping. I've welded all over it changing it to what I need, and I keep getting a seep. I've re welded it once and just made the seepage move to a different location.I mean a seep that will only leak with 20 lbs of pressure and after it cools some...
  8. Bob Mears

    Prop selection

    Has anyone tried the Vari Prop? http://www.variprop.com/ I'm wanting an adjustable prop, but I'm running a re-drive. I've considered an IVO, Whirlwind, Vesta and the Vari. Just looking for some experience with any of the above. Bob Mears Supermarine Spitfire
  9. Bob Mears

    Brakes

    Are any of you using the plastic brake line? My kit came with plastic and I'm having difficulty in trusting it. I ran it for years in go karts without incident....but that ain't an airplane. Bob
  10. Bob Mears

    20B three rotor first start

    First start of the Spitfire
  11. Bob Mears

    Spitfire

    Anyone interested in the Spitfire on the cover of Sport Aviation? I'm your USA dealer. They kinda forgot to put the information in there. Bob Mears 807 778 5465 800 692 4497 http://mears-spitfire.tripod.com/
  12. Bob Mears

    Radios

    I see all these pics of radios. Some are little round ones, some are rectangular. Some dashes have both, some have three. So what are all these radios and what is actually necessary for flight?
  13. Bob Mears

    Supermarine Spitfire

    Dealer in USA. CNC cut and drilled, excellent quality and workmanship. Low build time. Visit my web age http://mears-spitfire.tripod.com/ Bob Mears 806 778 5465
  14. Bob Mears

    Compression

    I'm using a three rotor Mazda in my plane. Since it came with turbos it has the low compression rotors. 9.1 ratio. I can use non turbo rotors and increase this to 9.7. But, I found a company that will increase the compression to anything I want (10.5) and rebalance the assembly. And ceramic coat...
  15. Bob Mears

    Spitfire in Texas

    I've been watching this site for quite some time, but not being much of a computer whiz, I havent introduced my self to the group yet. I felt good just finding this site! I live in lubbock Texas and I'm building my first airplane. Its the Supermarine Spitfire. Kind of a large project for a...
  16. Bob Mears

    Spitfire paint

    What the general thinking on camouflage paint? Looks like most Spitfires are a flat camouflage. I'm thinking I'll paint mine with a gloss. Will that look a little funny?
  17. Bob Mears

    Shaping metal

    I've decided to mount a couple of oil coolers under the wings of my Spitfire. All the pics I pull up show compound curves following the airfoil and rounded on the edges. How should I go about building these scoops?
  18. Bob Mears

    Mazda 20B

    I need a lead on an intake manifold for a 20B. Stock one too heavy. Who can build one?
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