ross blackford Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Now for a British classic, the Tiger Moth. These is based at Luskintyre. Note VH-BBC's highly polished copper fuel lines. :D Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 :D A few more of Tigers visiting Luskintyre last Saturday. These aircraft all flew in, refueled and then continued on their way to wherever. Note the polished cowling on VH-MJW/ A17-387 :blink:, Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 :D A few more of Tigers undergoing major serviceing or complete overhaul. In the first pic are two Tigers undergoing work. The closer aircraft is undergoing a major service, the far one a complete rebuild. The closer Tiger has this long range tank installed in the front cockpit which would probably double the ferry range. Wonder if the far one is being restored for a Russian Air Force commander. The cockpit interior is close enough to Russian Blue it doesn't matter. :blink:, Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Here are a few of the local Tiger Moth from Vintage Wings of Canada and just for good measure..a fox moth to boot!!!!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 :D Hi Sean, Those Tigers are beautiful but the Fox Moth is delicious. I'm planning to go to Watts Bridge just west of Brisbane for the annual Festival of Flight on the last weekend of this month so I should bring back some cuties for you, Tigers, maybe a Fox Moth and Hornet Moths, including, maybe, a very rare (these days) dH 87a with the pointy wing tips. You could probably count the whole world population of these on one hand these days. Most owners accepted the modification to square wingtips as it improved the stalls characteristics of the aircraft. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Managed to fix the link to the rest of my tiger moth pics. these are foirm this years Geneseo airshow. and a very odd (maybe rare???) 4 seat tiger moth!!! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 The Tiger Moth...my favourite aircraft. This one is 1:32 scale reproduction of the one I flew over 50 years ago. The original was RCAF 5888. Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 :D Hi Barney, Great model. Is that a photoshop? I have that model in the stash and it's pretty good for its time. Having access to a Tiger Moth rebuilding facility only about 40 minutes drive away helps a lot too (that's where all my Tiger pics have been taken). Sean, they are great shots. the four seat Tiger is indeed a rare bird. A small number were converted in England in the 1950s to this configuration. It's called the Thruxton Jackaroo. While on the subject of enclosed Tigers, years ago whilst on holiday at Evans Head on the NSW far north coast I had a ride in an Aussie built tiger that had been retro fitted with a Canadian canopy. As I had a current unrestricted private pilot's licence back then the pilot allowed me to fly from just after take off to short short final, taking over only for the actually touchdown as I'd never taken off or landed a Tiger before. It was a great ride flying over the beaches and out a few hundred metres watching the dolphins frolic in the surf. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hi Ross. That is the 1:32 scale Matchbox kit that has been highly modified...with lots of scratch-building on the interior. I Photoshopped my ugly old frame and added it to the model pic but I now realize that I should have been a bit larger...I'm 6'2". You can read the two part construction article on my website http://www.barneysairforce.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cap'n Wannabe Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 :lol: Hi Barney,Great model. Is that a photoshop? I have that model in the stash and it's pretty good for its time. Having access to a Tiger Moth rebuilding facility only about 40 minutes drive away helps a lot too (that's where all my Tiger pics have been taken). Sean, they are great shots. the four seat Tiger is indeed a rare bird. A small number were converted in England in the 1950s to this configuration. It's called the Thruxton Jackaroo. While on the subject of enclosed Tigers, years ago whilst on holiday at Evans Head on the NSW far north coast I had a ride in an Aussie built tiger that had been retro fitted with a Canadian canopy. As I had a current unrestricted private pilot's licence back then the pilot allowed me to fly from just after take off to short short final, taking over only for the actually touchdown as I'd never taken off or landed a Tiger before. It was a great ride flying over the beaches and out a few hundred metres watching the dolphins frolic in the surf. :) , Ross. I once had a flight in a Tiger out of Moorabbin, and was allowed to have the controls after take-off until in the circuit. Nothing like an open cockpit on a 40C day....it was magic. My dad also went up the same day. I think I still have some pics floating around...it was finished in RAAF livery - silver dope with the yellow stripes, I can't remember the serial, though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jotapicos Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 :D A few more of Tigers undergoing major serviceing or complete overhaul. In the first pic are two Tigers undergoing work. Great shots, I'm not used to see Tigers in maintenance. A while back, I draw (just for fun) some portuguese Tigers. Hope you like it: Regards: João Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 These are STUNNING Classy Warbirds...Love the Tiger Moths and Gentlemen, your Photography is FLAWLESS. STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL in flight too.. Thank you for posting them..And Jotapicos, you innovative coloring and profiles are EXQUISITE too. HOLMES.. :D :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) -Deleted- Edited January 13, 2015 by Kevan Vogler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeeJee Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 N82AM DH-82 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 For a "significant" birthday a few years ago, MrsC :wub: bought me a trip in a Tiger; on a lovely August day I enjoyed a trip in G-APFU, including (as I have experience) flying it most of the time. That's me in the front, the airfield is Goodwood, better known in WWII as Westhampnett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majortomski Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Google images of K2585, one of the most colorful schemes I've ever seen on a plane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Mike, Stunning photos.thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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