“Polystone Mosquito” (1 Viewer)

[King & Country]

Hi Guys,

Mitch was asking about the possibility of the above… Sadly I think it’s just too big for polystone… It would way a ton!

Well maybe that’s a wee exaggeration but it would be heavy.

Resin itself might be possible but I have concerns on the long term stability.

For the record we’re making half-a-dozen hand-carved, wooden “Mossies” based on the one that just flew in New Zealand.


Best wishes and happy flying!



Andy C.

 

[Rob]

Hey Andy, sorry to hear the Mozzie is a no go. I was just looking through my ' Big book of Allied wingspans ' ( Its a real book with big pictures I can colour in when the wife wants me to be quiet while she talks to grown ups!:wink2:^&grin) and I see that compared to the Mozzies whopping 54ft span the Boulton Paul Defiant is positively miniscule at mere 39ft. There is no pretending this is not a hint my friend as you know what I'm like, but just thought I'd mention!:wink2: See you in London mate

Rob

 

[TomNT]

Wonder if this thread will put the Polystone Mozzie to bed...:rolleyes2:^&grin

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Andy,

What about the material that Figarti uses. That seems to work well.

Brad

 

[Mitch]

I think that's quite clear and, I did read the old thread about this subject a few minutes ago and, it was clear then such large aircraft were not on the cards. looks like its a no unless K&C change the production medium which, would probably be unlikely and expensive
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

Why not polyurethane? Yes, it's a little more expensive but the Figarti Me 110s (I have the desert version) came out great.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Why not polyurethane? Yes, it's a little more expensive but the Figarti Me 110s (I have the desert version) came out great.

I agree as I have the winter BF 110 and it is holding up quite well. Wonder what the exact material composition is on them ^&confuse

 

[uksubs]

Hi Guys,

Mitch was asking about the possibility of the above… Sadly I think it’s just too big for polystone… It would way a ton!

Well maybe that’s a wee exaggeration but it would be heavy.

Resin itself might be possible but I have concerns on the long term stability.

For the record we’re making half-a-dozen hand-carved, wooden “Mossies” based on the one that just flew in New Zealand.


Best wishes and happy flying!


Is there any news on what other warbirds are in the pipeline Andy ?thanks in advance

 

[uksubs]

Why not polyurethane? Yes, it's a little more expensive but the Figarti Me 110s (I have the desert version) came out great.

Good point Brad

 

[Mitch]

Brad..

I am not sure of the costs of polyurethane as compared to polystone to say one is more or less expensive. I have heard both are relatively cheap but, when a manufacturer has used it as long as K&C has I think its unlikely that they would change mediums especially, if its more expensive just to make a small number of aircraft. The polystone seems to work and, there are many fighters and fighter bombers not yet made. I have the Owl and the winter Me 110 and agree they are good but, Andy has also alluded, several times, his concerns at the long term durability of such mediums. Now that may or may not have validity I am not sure of the longevity but, I have plastic kits which are many years old which are perfect but, he seems quite clear that he is happy with polystone and, if an aircraft can't be made in that for whatever reason then they seem to address one that can.
Mitch

Why not polyurethane? Yes, it's a little more expensive but the Figarti Me 110s (I have the desert version) came out great.

 

[uksubs]

Brad..

I am not sure of the costs of polyurethane as compared to polystone to say one is more or less expensive. I have heard both are relatively cheap but, when a manufacturer has used it as long as K&C has I think its unlikely that they would change mediums especially, if its more expensive just to make a small number of aircraft. The polystone seems to work and, there are many fighters and fighter bombers not yet made. I have the Owl and the winter Me 110 and agree they are good but, Andy has also alluded, several times, his concerns at the long term durability of such mediums. Now that may or may not have validity I am not sure of the longevity but, I have plastic kits which are many years old which are perfect but, he seems quite clear that he is happy with polystone and, if an aircraft can't be made in that for whatever reason then they seem to address one that can.
Mitch

Maybe it will be down to Figarti to make a Mosquito like they did with the Stuka

 

[Sentaapua]

Brad..

I am not sure of the costs of polyurethane as compared to polystone to say one is more or less expensive. I have heard both are relatively cheap but, when a manufacturer has used it as long as K&C has I think its unlikely that they would change mediums especially, if its more expensive just to make a small number of aircraft. The polystone seems to work and, there are many fighters and fighter bombers not yet made. I have the Owl and the winter Me 110 and agree they are good but, Andy has also alluded, several times, his concerns at the long term durability of such mediums. Now that may or may not have validity I am not sure of the longevity but, I have plastic kits which are many years old which are perfect but, he seems quite clear that he is happy with polystone and, if an aircraft can't be made in that for whatever reason then they seem to address one that can.
Mitch

Fully agree Mitch. Exclusive K&C's wooden warbirds apart, I think that beyond single engines in polystone, bigger planes are more likely to only be produced by Figarti who has been successfully making them lately.

 

[jazzeum]

Mitch,

I can't disagree with you. Andy has more experience with these mediums than any of us put together will and it just may be that any other type of resin may decay over time. It may also be a question of economies of scale; he can acquire large amount of polystone at affordable prices but maybe not so with other resins like polyurethane.

Brad

 

[Mitch]

Brad..

I don't even know if the moulds used are compatible with each medium. I will, mind be gutted if the medium does degrade over time to find my Owl shrinking away would be a nasty sight.
Mitch

PS. Glad the utilities etc are allowing a normal life.

Mitch,

I can't disagree with you. Andy has more experience with these mediums than any of us put together will and it just may be that any other type of resin may decay over time. It may also be a question of economies of scale; he can acquire large amount of polystone at affordable prices but maybe not so with other resins like polyurethane.

Brad