fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A build from 11 years ago, as promised more autogyros: A remarkable typology among the diverse world of flying objects is constituted by the strange-looking autogyro. Cross-developed with the helicopter, it contributed with many technical solutions later adopted by its still strong-going cousin. These remarkable machines flourished especially during the Golden Age of Aviation, but dwindled in numbers, for no apparent reason (given its performance-cost ratio) until almost totally disappearing nowadays. Pitcairn, De La Cierva, Kellett, are some of the most renowned brands. Hafner autogyros are not that well known, but the appearance of this one on itself merited at least a model of it. Rotor blades for the Hafner were made of Contrail streamlined strut stock. I ordered the Pobjoy from Aeroclub, together with the wheels. Stab halves are the usual styrene ribbed envelope, which allows for a later introduction of a spar to fix them to the fuselage. A pleasant interior was created before closing the two vac shells, being very careful since the styrene that the Mattel can handle is very thin. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A truly stunning, if very tiny model. Yet another Moa classic! Cheers Malcolm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I first learned of Raoul Hafner from a quick glimpse in the 1982 BBC Horizons documentary The Chopper, and I'm pretty sure this is the first model I've ever seen of one of his designs. What a little beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Another little cutie and, in contrast with some of the others, this one looks like a good and sensible flyer. 😉 As usual, a humbling display of diverse and imaginative modelling skills. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 6 hours ago, k5054nz said: I first learned of Raoul Hafner from a quick glimpse in the 1982 BBC Horizons documentary The Chopper, and I'm pretty sure this is the first model I've ever seen of one of his designs. What a little beauty! I’m sure you’ve seen models of the Belvedere and Sycamore helicopters or even the Rotachute without realising they were Hafner designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Another of your wonderful gems. Not a type I had heard of before so another lesson in aviation history, for which many thanks. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Another fine piece of modelling. Great to see you building these early rotorcraft too! BM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 10:50 PM, Aeronut said: I’m sure you’ve seen models of the Belvedere and Sycamore helicopters or even the Rotachute without realising they were Hafner designs That's a fantastic point. The Belvedere and Sycamore I wasn't aware of as being his! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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