I am working on a 40% scale model Europa to be powered by a Zenoah 62cc
engine. If interrest is sufficient (HINT HINT ;-)) I could do a desk
size display model out of fiberglass. I don't have a clue what the cost
would be but I would enjoy a project like this. I have been building
models since the 1950's and for the past 20 years or so have been
building them out of fiberglass and foam, much like the actual Europa.
Possibilities include paint schemes and registration details to order.
As I am writing this I have just about convinced myself to tackle this
project. Will work up the templates this weekend and start the plugs
next week. Will keep you all advised of the progress.
When appropriate, I will put details on my Aero Computer home page
http://www.evansville.net/~newtech
Well, this post has gone from a simple response to a pre-announcement of
a new business venture. No one can accuse me of being slow to react :-)
Steve Eberhart
newtech@newtech.com.
On Mon, 14 Jul 1997, Bampfylde John (NZ-WGTN-PIC) wrote:
>
> Has anyone produced a nifty scale (1:24, 1:48?) model of the Europa to sit
> on a desktop and spur the imagination, forcing awed passers by to ask what
> it is?
>
> I reckon there would be market for at least 420 (ie every builder), and what
> price would us builders put on a model that provides such an easy way of
> looking so cool/rich/technically competent?
>
> Ivan could use it as a demo- if you can join the wings on properly first
> time you can consider yourself skilled enough to build the real thing.
>
> The big question, however, is "Can it be assembled in five minutes?"
>
> Regards,
>
> John Bampfylde, #130
>
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