Model aircraft - "The Answer" - kit built vintage model

How many hours of …
How many hours of my youth were wasted trying to get PAW engines to start?! Thank god for modern electric motors. But I do miss that authentic sound. Nice model, btw. Have you used traditional tissue and dope covering?

Was surfing and …
Was surfing and came across your comment. I had a house clearance recently and came across a Veron Vintage Model aeroplane kit - a 56" span Avro 504N.
Can you tell me anything about the model as I am thinking of selling it. It is in its original box and the contents have never been removed.

Yes, you are right. …
Yes, you are right. I have aplan for the scorpion but that has a traditional wing. The Answer had a "Ritz" wing which is a curved open structure plate. Very strange but high lift and low drag. I was suprsed at the speed this model made with a 1cc engine!

We tend to get wood …
We tend to get wood at the model shows these days. My nearest model shop worth visiting is about 2o miles away. There used to be several in Stoke on Trent. Its all about PCs etc. now. The kids don't stand a chance of learning basic practical skills. I still build from plans and enjoy the old time models. I must say I enjoy building as much as flying. Yes, that was Fleet gear but again, it is retired now. Yet another company gone to the wall.

We tend to get wood …
We tend to get wood at the model shows these days. My nearest model shop worth visiting is about 2o miles away. There used to be several in Stoke on Trent. Its all about PCs etc. now. The kids don't stand a chance of learning basic practical skills. I still build from plans and enjoy the old time models. I must say I enjoy building as much as flying. Yes, that was Fleet gear but again, it is retired now. Yet another company gone to the wall.

I believe the …
I believe the Answer was a Gordon Murray design (early forties), later kitted by KeilKraft as the Scorpion.
Fleet Radio! - Good man!
;-}

KeilKraft design? …
KeilKraft design? Like the "Eaglet" My first model 60 yrs ago! My friend Godfrey Knight invented the Arden unit rubber powered pod geared to prop. Eaglet kit with Arden unit required short nose for CG as your model which is similar: Elliptical. My Arden Eaglet flew so well. Amazed aero modeller cognasienti. Now too weighed by dust of passing years to fly. An old treasure now strung to my studio ceiling. Maybe, I'll build another and astound everyone:-) Anyone else out there with an Arden unit?

Its a shame …
Its a shame keil-kraft ,veron etc have all gone to the wall ,even getting good grade balsa is now a bit of a chore!
Still as long as they dont stop making D1000 we should be o.k
Rob

Hi
Glad you like …
Hi
Glad you like the model. It is no more now. It became fuel soaked after a few years and so was retired. I would love to build another one but the company has gone now.
You sound like a modeller !
The old planes are still nice to watch in flight. You can keep your glass fibre etc.

Pete

mmmm.wheres my …
mmmm.wheres my balsa cement!! beautiful model