It is always very pleasing to report on a new traditional scale kit. Even more so, when it's a Hawker Typhoon, and a new UK product. Pukka scale kits are few and far between, so a little about its genesis is instructive. A short while ago, Chris Willis was casting about for a new project. After much research, he decided on a Hawker Typhoon. The problem was that he could find no kits or plans at his target size of 100 inch span. So, he set pen to paper, and drew up his own 106 inch version. He knew that the tail would have to be light, so he kept that in mind. He also knew he wanted to employ foam wings and a fairly easy construction. Consequently, he spent a good bit of time at the drawing board, and ended up with a design he liked. He then phoned his friend Ken Bones, to discuss the progress so far. The following night, Ken phoned back and said he fancied one of those new Tiffys too!
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