UK Taylorcraft restoration

[dbusby]

Hi all,
I know it's a bit cheeky to start a new thread, as i am a newcomer, but was wondering whether or not i could pick the brains of some very experienced people?
I am restoring two Taylorcrafts in the UK and being a novice to this type of aircraft am getting stuck on a few items. One is a 1941 BC12-65(c/n 2958) and the other a 1946 BC12D(c/n/ 8054).
First aircraft started is the 12-65 from a ground-up situation.I do seem to have all the parts, some more damaged than others, but cannot find any drawings regards to the wooden stringers and door framework. Does anybody have these dimensions or know where they can be got?
Without boring everyone senseless i shall leave just this one question for now as there is soo much to do before getting to that stage. I am trying to keep everything original from when it last flew so this will be not only another beautiful aircraft in the air but also very unique due to add-ons done by previous owners.
Many thanks in advance for help recieved

Damian

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: UK Taylorcraft restoration

One item at a time is the right way to do it. The list of items to be made will run away with you faster than you can imagine! I know I have a lot of the data you may need but most here will tell you I can take FOREVER to get it to you. I just get distracted by the volume of questions I have myself as well as those from others and something always falls through the cracks.
I know I made a drawing of the cross section of the original wood stringers, I just need to find it and post or mail it before I get distracted again. I need to mill new stringers for my 45 too and somewhere I even have the correct lengths for each and how the ends are supposed to be shaped. Just got to find it all and I spent the last weekend sorting BOXES of drawings and papers.
I remember doing an analysis on the weight gain if I went from spruce stringers to Douglas Fir and the gain was insignificant. The good thing about switching materials is the Fir is a bit stiffer and stronger so the stringers will stay straighter.
I will try to get the cross section of the stringer posted as soon as I find it again. If I don't BANG ON ME! I WILL forget who needs it.

Now where did I put that instrument panel buck and who needed it again? First on the list tomorrow morning, sure hope it's in the garage and not out in the hangar!
Hank

[Pearson]

Re: UK Taylorcraft restoration

Damian,

Welcome to the forum. Just about every piece of the popular models of Taylorcraft has been discussed here in great detail. Many of the posts have photos that can be extremely helpful. I suggest that you aquaint yourself with the search feature of the forum. Above all the posts you will see a narrow blue band across the page. One of the links you can click on is "search". Spend a little time searching for whatever subject you want to start with. You will run across postings on subjects that I am sure you will find interesting. I suggest you copy any photos you find to a file on your computer. I never pass up a chance to catalog a photo that pertains to my model of Taylorcraft. I have learned from experience that it is always easier to take things apart than to put them together. Having a photo really helps.

If you don't find a subject that deals with your concern, don't hesitate to ask here on the forum. Chances are you will not be the first to ask that question. Often you will get a more informed answer to your question if you can post a picture of the part you are asking about. To post a picture, just scroll down from where you are when you are typing out a post. You will see a bar that says "Manage Attachments".

[dbusby]

Re: UK Taylorcraft restoration

Thankyou for your warm welcome guys,
The problem i have is that they came to me in a dismantled state so everything i am doing is from pictures, odd drawings from internet and information and drawings from the files of the FAA. i have photo's of every stage and item i am doing on a basic webpage i have set up,will post address after name at end. Am really excited about doing these projects as found the Taylorcraft to be the only 'old' aircraft that interests me with it's design and character.
Will keep you posted and search through this forum for any more answers/ideas relevent.

Damian

http://taylorcraft-n29751.webs.com

[Forrest Barber]

Re: UK Taylorcraft restoration

Welcome aboard, I have the Taylorcraft Foundation here in Alliance, Oh. Will be looking up records on those ships ; how did you acquire them .
Robert Lees is our Ambassador over there in the UK ; I have a bit of Wales background in my family ; Nelson Guynn was my Grand father. I had just finished a cup of proper English tea.
you may inguire at my direct e-mail any time for help.