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Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 8:25 pm
by DryMartini
Well, we had out annual Squadron 4 help day in Marengo a few weeks ago, and
Chuck interviewed Mike. Here is the video link! Good advertisement for Aerovintage!
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P5ARQgzhH0
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:25 pm
by PineCastleAAF
Thanks Bill I did enjoy that. When the discussion turned to the spar tubes I was interested regarding the taper of the inside of the tube. I'd love to hear more about that especially how it was originally made with the equipment that went west(east). I'm assuming it tapers towards the fuselage?
Clint
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:54 am
by DryMartini
Clint,
The spar tubes are square aluminum tubes, about 306" long, and
tapers on the inside of the tube. They were originally made by
rod drawing and reeling. I have been looking on and off for about
5 years for companies with this manufacturing capability, to no
avail. Any help is appreciated.
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:48 pm
by PineCastleAAF
Bill,
Appreciate that information. Any idea on the cost of machining new spar tubes?
Thanks,
clint
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:33 am
by DryMartini
Clint,
As I have not been able to find anyone able to rod draw and reel a part of this size,
I have no ideas as to cost. However, I'm sure it will not be cheap.
-Bill
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:37 am
by TAdan
Very good video and an informative update on Desert Rat. Thanks for posting it.
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:23 pm
by PineCastleAAF
There are some very good shots of spar tubes on the B-17C on Tells Peak. B-17 wing construction is interesting.
Re: Desert Rat Video on YouTube
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:08 am
by PineCastleAAF
Any chance of building new spar tubes using another method besides rod drawing and reeling that will result in the same finished product? Is the taper purely for strength or is there another reason for that? Sorry for all the questions. If you can direct me to someplace where I can study up on this that would be great too.