[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by MoMo

C'mon Captain Eddie and Jim...you know you want one! Even if someone had £130,000 to spend on a Spitfire replica, it would be fun to build!

I don't have a double garage, however, so I won't be building one for anybody.......but I'd love to...just to say that I did it

OK, MoMo, you have my permission...go ahead and buy the kit, build it for me, and let me know when I can pick it up and fly it home! Better include extra large wing tanks to extend it's range for me!

[MoMo]

I will order and start building as soon as the cash is deposited in my Swiss numbered account Captain Eddie! As you can read, you do have an option to have an auxilliary fuel tank fitted.

Pip, pip!

FEATURES OF THE Mk 26 and Mk26b
Cockpit
The passenger seat is tandem in arrangement.
The Cockpit has a sliding “bubble” canopy and the adaptable instrument panel backplate allows the builder to fit an individual layout to suit their preference.
Controls
The control column has a “spade” grip similar to that found on the original fighter Flaps are dual using electro-mechanical actuators
Both the Rudder/Brake pedals and the pilot seat are adjustable for individual pilot comfort.
The Rudder is cable operated
Both the Ailerons and Elevators controls use push rods
Trim adjustment is cable controlled
Undercarriage
The Landing gear is retractable (electro-mechanical) and gas-strut assisted. An emergency release for landing gear can be initiated by the pilot The wheels can be individually activated and use a similar locking system to the original Spitfire physical “tell tail” pins which rise up on the wings to indicate leg position are standard in the kit. Undercarriage warning lights can also be added.
The six-inch wheel rims are custom made to match the original Spitfire looks and dual caliper disc brakes are used in combination with fully adjustable pedal controls.

Fuel System
The fuel tank is forward of the pilot and behind the engine as original. Volume is 115 litres. A fuel level sight gauge is mounted on the instrument panel.
The Spitfire also has a wing tank option available Thisl increases fuel volume by approx 140Ltrs.
Flaps
Dual Electro-mechanical operation. Fully variable position.
Trim
Cable operated with adjustable stops.
Pilot Seat
Seat & pedals fully adjustable to suit the pilot.
Airflow
Adjustable fresh air outlets for both pilot and passenger via outside airscoops.
After Market Options

• A fighter type rearview mirror on windscreen.
• Underbelly scoop
• Second Stick option, (Mk26B only)

[Captain Eddie]

Ok MoMo, money has been wired , you may start immediately!!!

[MoMo]

Ok MoMo, money has been wired , you may start immediately!!!
Captain Eddie

I hope that the money was in untraceable Kruger Rands, as agreed. Oh, hark, is that the sound of a phoney Merlin which disturbs the sunday afternoon sound of the University bells?