dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 JFs stunning new Grumman Gulfhawk. Not exactly the prettiest of aircraft but still beautiful in its own pugnacious way. She flies beautifully and the detailing is superb. Visually delightful, the Gulfhawk is a must for those who love classic biplanes. Personally, I love it! Thanks for viewing. Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 346 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Great shots Alan and a nice location too, Duxford. You have persuaded me to get a copy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Alan, once you said it was "a beast, and acrobatic" I had to have it. I was bombing it through canyons around NorCal all last night. God, it takes off so fast...dial a speed basically. It reminds me of my favorite motorcycle: A 1983 Honda CB1100F, set speed by rollling throttle to new position and the bike would BE at that speed, if you hung on. This plane doesn't like be in a negative G situation for very long, but pulls terrific loops. No flaps and a very moderate stall speed and rugged landing gear = super easy to stick a landing or grease it. Looking forward to new paints once the Livery Folks get a copy of this...it only came with the one paint regrettable. Putting out a request for a Paint with a Deep Green Bottom side, Cream topsides, and Coffee colored trim and glare shield patch on the nose 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Nice shots Al and great appraisal Matt, thanks guys 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jankees 917 Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 chubby little devil, isn't it? Nice shots! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks for the look Alan, I will say it does have a certain charm about it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Great shots and showcase Alan - I like how the gears tuck up into the sides 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Great shots and showcase Alan - I like how the gears tuck up into the sides In a biplane it is VERY easy to forget to put these gear back up...and explains the deep bass "non motor-like" rumbling that is coming from your 5.1's until you do ... doh. {he says... hopefully before you watch his latest video.} 1 Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Lol it's superb! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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