Problem sorted. Tacho repaired by Speedy Cable (London) Ltd. New cable also manufactured.

David GARBG

Jeff,

Have you tried Airweld at Winchester who have the cowling moulds and may also have the assembly set of drawings ?

David GARBG

Instrument wanted; Friebe mechanical tachometer as fitted Slingsby MkII / III Nipper. Current instrument broken and repair forecast is severa months which will delay test and completion of my aircraft.

David GARBG

Jim,

Dimensions of clamps shown in my photo 35mm wide x 12mm depth.
R.
David GARBG

Hi Jim, I acquired these clamps amongst a lot of spares from Raymond Cuypers some years ago but never felt inclined to use them having never seen anything other than the standard 19mm type used on a Nipper. I do not recognise the part number 990003 and the word 'specials' after JALB is unusual for a...

Wanted. Fuel filler cap for MK II Nipper, exchange for Enot 'Monza' type. Other items for sale or exchange; Nipper MK III nose wheel (twin track) tyre, also 4.95 x 3.5 main wheel tyre.
David
GARBG

As stated by RobW a non-return valve was fitted adjacent to each tank (type as shown) and a standard Auster 4 way fuel cock was mounted centrally in front of the pilot mounted on the spar.

David GARBG[attachment=0]non return valves IMG_0899.JPG[/attachment]

Final picture brackets.
(holes in lower edge are for tooling NOT screws)

R.
David G-ARBG

Peter,

Photo showing small panel in G-AXLI.

R.
David G-ARBG

Peter,
The photos show the original brackets for the small panel. They are attached to the sorbo rubber spacer and spar with fabric cement (not screws).
I still have a mould for the instrument shroud if you need one.

R.
David G-ARBG

Hello Edouard,

I like the pictures. Here is one of mine showing 'SXI after I completed rebuilding it in the early 80's

David G-ARBG

Correction: Following discussion with Bruntons I ordered my cables to BSW12 (Galv. Aircraft Cable) adding the cable diameter of 0.12ins. measured from the ‘original’ Fairey cables fitted on ‘RBG. Drawings of these cables do exist with NK&C Ltd but I decided to have them manufactured to pattern a...

Hi Rip,

Pleased to hear that you got your bolts sorted.

G-AXLI is based Watchford Farm (near Dunkeswell, Devon). G-ARBG remains at home near Shepton Mallet (North Somerset).

David 'RBG

Rip,

For information only -

David G-ARBG

Rip, for information only - New wing to fuselage retaining bolts have not been available for many years and to overcome this problem were superceded by studs threaded each end to Slingsby drawing D.T66 W2073 dated 30/8/68. These would have been manufactured with rolled threads using slotted and plai...