scale built FW190

[David Jackson]

A book I bought recently shows a half scale flying replica of a FW190,
the accompanying text says only that it uses a 100 hp continental engine
and cruises at 146 mph, does anyone know if their is a company selling
this aircraft as a kit, or alternatively the plans for such a plane or
any scale built fighters, any info would be grately appreciated.

DJ "if there is a man here I have not insulted,
then I apologise"

Johann Brahms

[John Goscinski]

In article A...@cix.compulink.co.uk, ma...@cix.compulink.co.uk ("David Jackson") writes:
> A book I bought recently shows a half scale flying replica of a FW190,
> the accompanying text says only that it uses a 100 hp continental engine
> and cruises at 146 mph, does anyone know if their is a company selling
> this aircraft as a kit, or alternatively the plans for such a plane or
> any scale built fighters, any info would be grately appreciated.
>

I have seen, touched, smelled, stuck my head inside, of a FW190-A replica that was either 1/2 or 1/3 scale. It used a lot bigger motor than 100 HP. somewhere in
the neighborhood of 300. I don't remember which piston engine manufacturer either.
But I do know the man's name is David Jones and it's the same airplane as
the one featured at the end of the Wings show about the FW190. It is an exact
scale replica as far as bulkheads, stringers, landing gear & other mechanisms.
As far as actually getting the plans, I really don't know where to reach him.
Sorry

John

[Andy Zsinko]

>gosc...@escmail.orl.mmc.com (John Goscinski) wrote
>Newsgroups: rec.aviation.military
>Subject: Re: scale built FW190

Greetings all,

I've had a likewise opportunity to get up close and personal
with Mr. Jones' Fw-190 replica.

Just shy of two years ago, he was living in the Lake Wales,
Florida area and kept the replica hangared at the local Municipal
airport. Then an active airline captain, Mr. Jones was a friendly,
informative person and is justifiably proud of his creation.

In his hangar office, he had all the plans and specifications
to the replica at arm's reach. As I recall, it's a %75 scale
replica A-8, powered by a 300 hp Continental IO-540. The
airframe is steel/aluminum with aluminum skinning. The entire
project took some 13 years to complete. For some (forgotten)
considerations in the planning stage, the cockpit was relocated
some 6 inches aft of true scale. In flight testing, the CG was
found to be behind the aft limit (which made for an interesting
first flight, according to Mr. Jones). A 300 pound lead ring
was attached to the nose of the cowling to bring the CG into
range.

Jones said that the replica has a tendency to squiggle during
take offs and landings while transitioning tail up/down, but
otherwise is not excessively hard to handle and is quite
enjoyable to fly. Having shared the pattern with it while
flying a 1947 J-3 Cub, I can personally vouch for one thing:
it *is* fast. It veritably hops off the runway in 1000 feet
or so, disappears in a hurry and lands the same way. As
memory serves, the airspeed indicator redlined at about
240 knots and Jones said that the replica could exceed the
mark somewhat at full power while straight and level.

Until April of 1993, it had been painted with mottled flat
grey/green upper surfaces and flat grey lower with yellow bands
on the forward cowling and rudder. Sorry, can't remember the
unit markings. In April of '93, it was repainted an overall
light gloss blue. When I asked, Mr. Jones just shrugged and
said, "It was time for a change."

All in all, an impressive airplane built by an impressive
person.

Hope that helped,

AJZ

[rwa...@gcn.scri.fsu.edu]

an...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Andy Zsinko) wrote:

I have photos of this aircraft taken at TICO Valiant Air Command
airshow in 1989 or '90. Saw it up close and it is a neat bird.

[David Jackson]

>
> Jurca Plans
> c/o Ken Heit
> 1733 Kansas
> Flint, MI 48506
> 313/232-5395
>
> MJ-8 FW190 (75%) calls for a 200-300 h.p. engine. Prefab parts
> available, but no kits.
> This company has been around for at least 20 years and also have plans
> for Mustang, Spitfire (75% and full size), Bf109, and P-40. I could
> have sworn that they used to make a Corsair as well, but perhaps I
> mis-remember or maybe they dropped the model.
>
does anyone know if they carry a information pack, how much it cost and
if I can get one sent overseas?.

DJ "if there is a man here I have not insulted,
then I apologise"

Johan Brahms

[rwa...@gcn.scri.fsu.edu]

> Johan Brahms

About 4 years ago the info packet was $4.00
I don't know if they can ship overseas.

[Marc Richardson]

There is a newsgroup devoted to homebuilt/kit A/C. A Net search should
turn it up.

Ace

[dimit...@gmail.com]

hi, is anyone still here??

[a425couple]

On 10/30/2018 10:25 PM, dimit...@gmail.com wrote:
> hi, is anyone still here??
>

There are a few of us around and reading.

What are you wanting to discuss?

Something about a model German WWII plane?

[Keith Willshaw]

On 31/10/2018 05:25, dimit...@gmail.com wrote:
> hi, is anyone still here??
>

There aint nobody here but us chickuns

[Peter Stickney]

You rang?

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On Tuesday, February 13, 1996 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, David Jackson wrote:
> A book I bought recently shows a half scale flying replica of a FW190,
> the accompanying text says only that it uses a 100 hp continental engine
> and cruises at 146 mph, does anyone know if their is a company selling
> this aircraft as a kit, or alternatively the plans for such a plane or
> any scale built fighters, any info would be grately appreciated.
>

> DJ "if there is a man here I have not insulted,
> then I apologise"
>

> Johann Brahms

does anyone know where I may find a set of Jurca MJ77 plans?? Thanks