Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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“75% Completed” Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Project Offered For Sale

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A 3/4 scale Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

“75 % Completed by AI Quality Workmanship. All the kit items are here to finish the kit! Fabric included! Great workmanship at a bargain price! What is not included are the engine, instruments or radios.”

The project is located in Clovis, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Museum Quality” Clerget 9B Rotary Engine Offered For Sale

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An example of the Clerget 9B rotary engine, a type fitted to a number of famous WW1 aircraft including the legendary Sopwith Camel, has hit the market.

The engine (S/N 22500) is described as being in “museum quality condition” complete with two PLR Magnetos, an air pump, oil pump, Kauper gun gear and purpose-built engine stand. Price is currently available upon application. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photos (Engine): Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Sopwith Camel: SDASM Archives via Flickr)

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Rare, “Museum Quality” WW1 Bentley BR2 Rotary Engine Offered For Sale

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A rare example of the Bentley BR2 WW1 rotary engine, a type used to power aircraft such as the Sopwith Snipe and Salamander (pictured above), is available for sale.

According to the listing, the engine carries serial 101701 and has two PLR Magnetos and an oil pump and is in museum quality condition. It is reportedly presented on an engine stand with a cut away section on one of the cylinders. An internal inspection revealed that two pistons with con rods have been removed.

Pricing for the engine is available upon application. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Brickmania to Release Limited Edition Albatros D.III LEGO Model Kit

Brickmania has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition 1/35 Albatros D.III LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM447) boasts 351 LEGO and BrickArms parts, a custom sticker sheet, a printed minifigure and full-color building instructions. Additional features include an “expertly configurated dihedral lower wing matching the true shape of the aircraft,” a pair of BrickArms MG08s, brick-built camouflage on the wings and a printed wood grain propeller.

The kit is currently available for pre-order with an expected release on 3/5/2020.

Product Page ($180 Pre-Order)

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Fundraiser Aims to Fly Four Rotary-Powered Triplanes Together at 2020 Event

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched that aims to put four rotary-powered Fokker triplanes in the air over Dayton, Ohio at the upcoming Dawn Patrol Rendezvous 2020 event scheduled for October 2-3.

Golden Age Air Museum, Pioneer Flight Museum, Knights of the Sky, and Fred Murrin have committed to bringing their historical aircraft and their passion for WWI aviation to DPR2020. We need help though! We have calculated our travel expenses at $10,000 to drive all four aircraft across the country to attend. We need all donations by the end of July in order for them to be released in time to use for our travel.

Those who would like to contribute toward the effort can do so here.

(via Knights of the Sky: WW1 Aircraft)

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 14th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #14 Contents:

36 Pages – KipAero’s Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter Project; Shaw Sopwith Camel #2 Update; MAM Thomas-Morse S-4C Restoration (Part 2); Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history.

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Full-Scale Airdrome Aeroplanes Sopwith Camel Offered For Sale

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A full-scale Airdrome Aeroplanes Sopwith Camel reproduction which is “currently being test flown” is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

I have decided to list the plane for sale due to work commitments as I will no longer have the time nor commitment to complete the remainder of the test flying phase or sort out any associated issues as they arise. I am hoping that the aircraft will be purchased by someone or a small group of enthusiast that can put in the time that I don’t have.

Listed below are the issues that need to addressed before the final test flying phase can be completed: (a) Prop needs approximately 1.5 inches taken off the tips to increase maximum RPM to 3000/3100 as recommended by Rotec, its currently only achieving 2750RPM in straight and level at full noise. (b) Oil temp not working (could be a faulty sender unit?). (c) Oil temp probe needs changing from tank to return line to get more accurate reading (this should fix dot point B). (d) Tail plane needs a slight shim adjustment as it requires slight forward pressure on the stick to maintain level flight. (e) Cooling ventilation to back of engine needs redesigning to eliminate any fuel vaporisation issues.

The description reports that the machine is powered by a 150 hp nine-cylinder Rotec R3600 radial engine spinning a 90″culver wooden propeller. It is currently registered under RAAus 19-2137 and wears colors representing the machine flown by WW1 Canadian Ace Donald MacLaren. It is located in Toowoomba, QLD, Australia and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modified Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Offered For Sale

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A modified 3/4 Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine “flies nice and pretty much hands off.” It reportedly received its airworthiness certificate on 1/23/2019 and is “stage 1 with 15 of 40 hours flown.” The machine is described as incorporating “all AN hardware” and “a new ground adjustable 3 blade Kiev propeller,” as well as additional modifications:

…modifications include adding brakes (didn’t come with any). Mountain bike brakes were used as they were suitable for the weight. Changed the axle lateral locating system from wire to sliding rod. The kits were originally built using a Rotax 503 engine which is no longer available, so a Hirth F23 engine (with the ok from the kit manufacturer was installed). It has same HP but is 10 lbs lighter. The engine had zero time. All aluminum panels are attached with screws and nut plates for serviceability instead of pop rivets. Aircraft avionics are per VFR with Mode C Garmin transponder and is set up for hand held radio.

The aircraft is located in Hayward, CA and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Limited Time Offering: The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar!

The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar compiles 12 beautiful, full-color photos of WW1 aircraft located around the world, with a focus on some of the outstanding reproductions and restorations that have been featured in The Flying Machine journal during its first three years of publication. The calendar measures approx. 11”x14” (closed) and is available as a PDF download or in print format utilizing high-quality cover stock with Wire-O binding.

Aircraft Include: Morane-Saulnier Type N; Hansa-Brandenburg C.I; Albatros D.Va; SE.5a; Sopwith Pup; Fokker D.VII; Thomas-Morse S-4B; Sopwith Camel; Fokker Dr.1; Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter; Avro 504K; Etrich/Lohner Taube

The calendar is available for a limited time only. Click here to get yours today!

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For Sale: “Museum Quality, 85.5” Hanriot HD.1 RC Model

A “museum quality” Hanriot HD.1 RC model has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

R.C. Model Aircraft – Hanriot HD.1 Museum Quality Airplane. Condition is Used. Model was built from a Proctor Enterprise Duncan Hutson design kit. Wing span 85.5” Flying weight is 15.5 lbs. Engine – British made, laser 4 stroke 200 twin cylinder engine. Stitts fabrics and paint. Great care was taken to build this model to exact scale and marking to match the full scale aircraft.

The model is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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