This is just a quick post to show the construction methods used by Supermarine on their wooden aircraft hulls. The photo is of a Supermarine Southampton Mk. I. The Supermarine Nanok was designed and built right after the Southampton. It is quite safe to assume that most of the design techniques used on the Southampton were reused on the Nanok. Note how the planking is immaculate, with every plank attached with brass screws to the underlying skeleton. It is also worth noting the construction of the metal parts.
Hello!
For over four decades, construct, build, and I fly a variety of aircraft models. My last model was an electrically powered DH-2 with 2 meter wingspan. Listed under: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4TjlPUStJQ
Now I’m planning something bigger and want the Supermarine Southampton MK 1 in scale 1: 8 build with almost 3 meter wingspan. If there is the possibility for you to assist me with further documents or sources?
With best regards
A. D. from Berlin