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Post by Randy_Cain on Aug 15, 2008 6:11:43 GMT -5
Hi, I'm trying to get started on a boat and need some help..all ready. So far, I've been able to determine that the S.42, 42A, and 42B had 2 different wingspans and up to 3 variants of the Hornit engine. So far, I have the 118' winspan for the S.42. What was the span for 42A and/or B? On another point, the props. I can't find anyone that has any details on prop type, shape or diameter. I only know they had 3 blades each. Any info would be greatly appreciated! ;D I know several of you know a LOT more places to look than I do. Any links would REALLY help. Thanks in advance,
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Post by Col7777 on Aug 15, 2008 6:26:43 GMT -5
Hi Randy,
Forgive my ignorance here I'm just trying to help, in the aircraft.cfg is that information accurate or is it just a rough guide, it mentions wing span and props etc?
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Post by Adrian Wainer on Aug 15, 2008 7:17:21 GMT -5
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Post by Randy_Cain on Aug 15, 2008 7:20:05 GMT -5
Hi Colin, One little problem with that. I don't know of anyone that's built one. Do know of one for FS9? To date, this is the most comprehensive site I've found for flight characteristics and development. www.sikorskyarchives.com/s42.htmlAs for the general specifications, they are available from the usual sites, (Wikipedia, etc.) only I'm not always certain what version of the plane I'm looking at, depending on the site. Yours, P.S. Thanks, Adrian! ;D
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Post by Col7777 on Aug 15, 2008 7:32:20 GMT -5
I'm not 100% but I think I have one very similar, give me a few minutes and I'll check. I recently got a new PC so all my old stuff is on disks, I'll have a look through them for you.
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Post by Randy_Cain on Aug 15, 2008 7:43:51 GMT -5
Hi Colin, I think I can give a point in the right direction in your library. ..the Sikorsky S.43 by Bill and Lynn Lyons, known also as the JRS-1 (the Mini-Clipper). It was used by Pan American Airways, the InterIsland Airways, as well as others..and, of course, the US NAVY. Yours,
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Post by Col7777 on Aug 15, 2008 7:50:38 GMT -5
I found this which I use as an AI type, it isn't your aircraft but very similar, it's a Dornier X I also have a Sikorsky VS44 if that's any use.
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Post by volkerboehme on Aug 15, 2008 8:41:02 GMT -5
Hi Randy,
the link provided by Adrian at airminded.net gives a 114 ft span for the plain S-42 and the longer 118 ft span for both the A and B version.
Bill Lyons also has AI S-42's doing touch-and-go's at Dinner Key, Miami, in his Golden Wings package.
Personally, I wouldn't want to use the Do X - it looks different enough to me, and it is a kind of high-key aircraft.
Best regards, Volker
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Aug 15, 2008 10:35:53 GMT -5
Specs for the original S-42:
Span: 114' 2" Length: 69' 2" Height: 17' 4" Wing Area: 1340 sq ft. Weight: max 38,000 lbs, empty 24,000 lbs Powerplant: 4 700 hp P&W Hornets Performance: Cruising Speed 170 mph, range 1200 st. miles Payload: seats for 32 passengers Crew: 4 to 5
Props: 3 blade controllable pitch. At a later stage flaps were fitted.
Hop this helps,
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Post by Willy on Aug 15, 2008 21:24:00 GMT -5
Also the S42 used the same engine and props as the S43 but 4 of 'em instead of just the 2 used on the S43. Discovered that when researching the S43.
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Post by Randy_Cain on Aug 16, 2008 22:08:05 GMT -5
Thanks so much, guys! ;D Now, if I can only figure out the "best" way to do this. Here's what I have for a propeller, so far....along with my rendition of the Hornet engine. With the tip from Willy, I went back the S-43 .air file and grabbed what Bill Lyons used for prop specifications. I hope this is close. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Yours, P.S. Adrain, you posted a link above that we can't use. There's just a box that says, "Remote Linking Forbidden"- yadayadayada. Could you figure out a different way to get us there?
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Aug 16, 2008 23:51:21 GMT -5
Hi Randy, That forbidden photo is in the link just under it ("mmm, forbidden photo..."). Hope this helps,
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