morane Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 On 2/2/2024 at 6:24 PM, mozart said: I don't yet have a really reliable side view drawing of a Grebe, but using one that is to hand I have superimposed it onto a Gamecock drawing: there are a few obvious differences most noticeably the tail fin shape but I don't see too much that isn't do-able: Hi Max, The "greble" is an extrapolation of the SE5. it may be possible to start from a SE5 Roden to modify the fuselage of the Gamecock. But it seems to me that the wings were also different. Richard mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) Indeed Richard, both designed by Folland. I think an SE5a to a Grebe would be quite a jump, but worth looking at for sure. Thanks for your advice. I’m going to see this beauty (Gamecock) next Wednesday to take pictures and notes: And while I’m there, a Typhoon cockpit that’s being restored….all grist to my mill! Edited February 7 by mozart morane, europapete, Christa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Looking forward to seeing the Typhoon cockpit. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 14 minutes ago, Christa said: Looking forward to seeing the Typhoon cockpit. Me too! I’ve asked the Museum if it’s possible to view any supporting drawings or documents for the Typhoon and Gamecock. Kagemusha, morane and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Nice day out Max, which museum is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) 1 hour ago, europapete said: Nice day out Max, which museum is that? Yep, hope so. It’s called the JetAge Museum on the site of the old Staverton airport near Gloucester……Gloster! Couple of hours up the M5, north of Bristol. Edited February 7 by mozart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Ah, kk, thank you. Will add it to the list for next years trip over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, mozart said: Yep, hope so. It’s called the JetAge Museum on the site of the old Staverton airport near Gloucester……Gloster! Couple of hours up the M5, north of Bristol. Didn't that used to be 'Skyfame'... Went bust and redistributed their collection around the country. Duxford's Mosquito came from there. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shoggz said: Didn't that used to be 'Skyfame'... Went bust and redistributed their collection around the country. Duxford's Mosquito came from there. Indeed it was Rich, on the old Staverton airfield alongside the M5. Tempting Grebe schemes....guess which is my favourite? Edited February 7 by mozart Shoggz, Kagemusha, MikeC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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