TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hello folks, I wonder if you can help! I'd like to build an Auster J/1 but clearly there are no available kits of that sub variant so I wonder if I can kitbash one. Not being an Auster Aufficianado I wouldnt know how to begin this - can I use an AZ MKV and add the cowlings and engines from a III or is there a better way? Thanks in anticipation! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi, I'd also love an Autocrat but likewise not sure how to go about it. The Autocrat was basically a mk v with British engine but I think the cockpit glazing also differed from the military variants. I would imagine the AZ kits would be the best starting point. Good luck. Cheers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Scale Models back in the 80s had 1/48th plans for the Auster Autocrat and Alpha. If i can find my copy ! i will gladly scan for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 11:10, TEXANTOMCAT said: Can I use an AZ MKV and add the cowlings and engines from a III or is there a better way? I think the original J1A was a Mk V with a Blackburn cirrus. So that would be a good start (it's been a little while since I was looking at Austers so I can't remember further differences). The AZ kit is a challenge... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, wellsprop said: I think the original J1A was a Mk V with a Blackburn cirrus. So that would be a good start (it's been a little while since I was looking at Austers so I can't remember further differences). The AZ kit is a challenge... Yep Ben's pretty much on it. I've had a few Auster projects. Essentially there are some basic similarities between most Auster's. And they are a minefield to identify sub variants. Basically the J1 )for modelling purposes) was mostly structurally different in that is had a flat firewall, later J5 series had an angled firewall. Powerplants range from Gipsy Major , Lycoming's and Cirrus Majors. You have pretty much the same wings throughout except the J5-F had shorter wings and was an aerobatic trainer but they all had split flaps. Later AOP 6 and T.7's had trailing flaps and std (ish) longer wings. Although the struts were marginally longer and gave them a slight dihedral increase. I am rebuilding a T.7 back to full military spec so the AOP-6 and T.7 are mostly what I know intimately but am happy to help where I can on other marks. I have owned about 5 Auster rebuild projects over the years and am the NZ representative for the International Auster Club here in New Zealand. Pick an airframe and I am happy to help if I can Oh J-1's and Military Mk5's have short undercarriage legs. The world desperately needs a decent Auster in all 3 scales... Cheers Anthony Edited January 22, 2021 by Anthony in NZ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 https://rclibrary.co.uk/files_titles/2676/AeroModeller_1946_07.pdf page 31 nice 3 view of an Autocrat still looking . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Thanks very much chaps much appreciated 👍 TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 If you google upimages of your subject you will see the fuselage is a particular shape and not so flat sided as the AZ MK.III or V. The cabin area has a 'humpy ' look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN ELLIS Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I have these drawings from an old R/C magazine plus a 1/6th scale plan. John https://www.dropbox.com/s/bxa7oqe86g9uyux/Taylorcraft_Auster_DBHL_oz10168.pdf?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ctldmo1z07pg27h/AUSTER J1.pdf?dl=0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Texan TomCat John Ellis has supplied my missing plans thanks to all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Guys thanks everso much much appreciated 👍 TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 You're not the first to attempt this - read this thread 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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