This picture shows Gordon Nichols next to his fabulous model of a B52. This photograph (supplied by Tony Hooper) was taken just before its first flight on 8th May 2004. It was a bit nose heavy, but sounds magnificent with its eight engines.
This model is designed and built by David Matthews of Southern
Ireland. Due
to be test flown in June 2004. The model will be powered by four RAM 750 plus
turbines. The model is 10% full-size with a 5.18m wingspan, 5.27m length and
is 91.5kg total weight. It has full working lights and own designed and
built
retracts. Futaba 9ZAP WCII Guidance with four 309DPS receivers and 18
servos. All wood construction with no foam used. 2-pack epoxy paint
over
glass cloth finish. All insignia and marking are airbrushed on the model
using paint masks.
This C17 was flown for the first time in October 2003. The model was built by Colin Strauss for the Discovery TV Programme "Supermodels". This model is powered by four Jetcat 120 turbines. It is 11% scale with a 5.76m wingspan, 5.90m length and weighs 90kg.
Here is Tony Hooper with his F15.
To start this section I must include the two models have really impressed the crowds at the shows last year, namely the Vulcan and Victor. These pictures were all taken at the Cosford 2003 main event.
Dave Johnson's 14% scale Vulcan was originally built in 1985 and powered by two Zenoah 62cc engines. In 2003 it was fitted out with two Australian TJT turbines. The sound of two turbines running together is truly fantastic.
The other star performer is Gordon Nichol's Victor. There is a thorough description of the construction of this model linked here.
This page was last updated on 4/6/04.
