D-window BC12-D

[N95592]

Any one know where I can get a couple of D-window frames for a BC12D. Some have them and others don't,anyone have info.?

[crispy critter]

Re: D-window BC12-D

I have a set of factory frames. give me a call or email. (606)434-4065

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: D-window BC12-D

If you want to make them, I have drawings for the wood pre-war ones and the metal 45/46 ones.
Hank

[Hal]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Hi Hank,
I was in the process of designing some rear window frames for my experimental clip-wing. If you have the drawings for the originals, it would probably save me some time. Is there any way I could get a copy of the postwar version?
Hal
[email protected]

If you want to make them, I have drawings for the wood pre-war ones and the metal 45/46 ones.
Hank

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: D-window BC12-D

It is actually a tracing of the original. Takes a little forming, but not that tough. The hardest part is making the bead but even that can be made by making a buck from MDH and routing a half round to tap the aluminum into.
Of course a bead roller makes it a snap.
Send me your mailing address and I will send you a copy.
Hank

[rammon3]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Hank,
While you're at the copy machine, would you make me a copy? I'm a long way from that point in the project, but it's never a bad time to collect information.
Roscoe

[Pearson]

Re: D-window BC12-D

I ended up making an owner produced part for my windows. I used MDH to create a male and a female buck. I used dead soft aluminum and had it heat treated afterward. I have some pictures, if anyone is interested.

[dalijohn]

Re: D-window BC12-D

If you want to make them, I have drawings for the wood pre-war ones and the metal 45/46 ones.
Hank

Hank, I would like a copy of the '46 version, too. Thanks,

[mulwyk]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Hank: I could use a copy of your tracing!

Richard: Yes, please post pictures of making D windows. (Richard, I was in your area over Easter weekend (in Seaside, OR). It rained the whole time we were there! Nice scenery, but standing on the beach in the rain I was thinking "Geeze! I've never been so cold and wet in my life" Yet, the locals we met were all bright and cheerful like it was a sunny day.... I don't know how you NW folks do it.)

[Pearson]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Bob,

Yes we had a wet Easter Sunday here in the Pacific Northwest. I wish you could have called, or let me know you were in this corner of the country. I would have welcomed the opportunity to meet you somewhere, or have you come visit. I would have enjoyed showing you my project plane.

Here in the NW we call rain liquid sunshine. I was out planting tomato plants in the sunshine yesterday. We have adopted the attitude that if you wait for it to quit raining, you will never get anything done.

I am not sure how many pictures the webmaster will let me post. There are a total of seven photos. So if I don't get all of them posted with this message, I will post another message.

From viewing the seven pictures, you can pretty much figure out what I was doing. If you have any question, I will be glad to give more detail.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: D-window BC12-D

I guess before we get too far into making copies of the 45 window frame I should post a picture. Let me know if this isn't what you guys want.
Hank

[Hal]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Hi Hank,
I guess that I'm looking for the 46 model. It is a bit larger.
Thanks,
Hal

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Richard has the forms for the late model HUGE "D" window.
Hank

[mulwyk]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Thanks Richard:
We were out your way just for two days to see the new grandkid. I actually considered calling, but figured I'd better focus on the family stuff...you know how it is. And that rain thing, it's gotta be like Jimmy Buffet says...changes in latitude = changes in attitude. I'm all depressed cause it's raining while everyone around me is cheerful: "What a beautiful day. It's raining!" I dunno.

Let me see if I understand the window. You made a female jig in the shape of the window, then bent a strip of aluminum (type?) around the inside of the form and rivited it (to a doubler?) so it would hold that shape. Then you made another, male, jig. And...are you making a second part or doing more forming on the original? Lost me there.

[mulwyk]

Re: D-window BC12-D

Hank:
OK, so there's 3 types of "D" window. 1. The early wood D. (Sounds interesting but I've never even seen a picture of one.) 2. The little D like you have. and 3. The big D like Richard makes.

I'd still like to get a tracing of your little D. And could you post a photo of the wood D? Which do you think would be best for installation in a already covered fuselage?