Just wondering what kind of aircraft are being restored by newgroup members. I work for a restoration shop and am building a set of Bearcat gear doors from scratch. Any body need any sheetmetal parts made? Randy

I've seen some Apaches listed that are 'Doyne conversions' but I can't find what the conversion involved, except maybe 180hp engines. I know about Geronimos, but what exactly makes up a Doyne conversion Apache?

In "The Aviator" HH arrives at the beach in a really cool looking seaplane and later teaches Katharine Hepburn to fly in the same plane. Does anybody know if that was a restoration, or replica of an actual seaplane from that era? And which one? -- FF

Didn't ANYBODY after WW2 have the love of airplanes and the foresight to buy at least one military airplane, especially since they were so cheap? What were they thinking?! Did they not see the value of these planes for future generations? Why didn't some civilians simply buy a B-17 for $700 and...

Hello, I am building a Hatz biplane which looks a lot like the Waco. I was thinking about putting an authentic looking wicker or caned seats in it. Can someone in this group point me in the right direction for some plans, ideas or examples? Thanks Ebby Hatz CB-1 s/n 598

Following the Wings Over Houston show on Sat., a Wildcat (FM2?) crashed on final. One fatality. I did not see the crash, but did see him depart Ellington and form-up with a B-25. If anyone has more (or more accurate) details on this accident, please e-mail me. Thank you, Harry Frey Wright...

Hi, I'm looking for photo's of Willie McKnights Hurricane (the real thing, not a model). Anyone know if these are on the web somewhere, or if not a book that has them? I'm researching for a modelling project, and am also interested in any other Mk I Hurricane's with 'interesting' artwork or...

Any one know where I might be able to find trim for the windshield and door windows for the Deb. CD-2, built in Sept of 59. Roger Halstead (K8RI EN73 & ARRL Life Member) www.rogerhalstead.com N833R World's oldest Debonair? (S# CD-2)

I need a drawing for a homemade wing stand for my C-170A wings. can anyone help?

Does anyone know who does wire marking/labeling directly on the wire using either ink or burning-in the information on the wire insulation? Thanks!

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=670442004 "THE obsession with a gleaming symbol of the jet age is putting at risk the survival of a world-class Scottish collection of vintage planes, aircraft restorers claim. "

WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum in Pueblo, Colorado WHAT: is seeking to contact aircraft owners of actual or reproduction World War 1 aircraft for a special event commemorating the dedication of the museum’s new Bleriot aircraft display. Additionally, the museum is interested in the...

Anyone have some line art or 3 views of a wright cyclone R1820 radial? I am woirking on a 3rd scale brewster buffalo and need the drawings to make a static one at 3rd scale for my project -- Joseph Huntley US Scale Masters Midwest Regional Manager http://home.mchsi.com/~ussmamidwest/ Completely...

Can anyone give me a figure for the price of a Wright Cyclone engine? (1820 or C9A,B or C so it's the later types, 800hp up) thanks Ricardo Reis "Non Serviam" n.p.: ResonanceFM at http://www.resonancefm.com or (if you're in London) 104.4 FM

We are interested in buying a D228 parts catalog, CMM or IPC All we need is the name of the manufacturers of the parts Thank you -- Philippe

Hi I'm looking to buy a Tall Redrive (cog belt) for a 503 (Prov 4) Rotax engine. This redrive will be used for a Challenger II to allow a 60 inche prop. Thank you

Looking to buy a Second Chantz chute or parts dave

Would like to hear from anyone who has a good set of Tomahawk gear axles and brakes Calipers for sale. Thanks in advance Spar

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has a complete set of the older Cessna with straight tail feathers. If you have a set or you know of some one who has a set for sale. Please reply with year, condition and asking price. Thanks in advance Spar

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has a 65 -85 hp Continental engine for sale. If you have one of these or you know of some one who has one for sale, would even be interested in it even if it doesn't run. Please reply with hours, condition and asking price. Thanks Spar