FantomZorbin
21st Oct 2014, 11:22
Having watched 'Guy Martin's Spitfire', I've 3 questions re: the fastenings used.
a. How are the different coloured 'place holders'(?) used and what is the significance of the different colours?
b. I noticed that the rivets used were similar to ones I found amongst my grandfather's* tools, they appeared to be of anodised metal and different colours. Were the colours linked to the above?
c. I understood what the definition of "FT" is when securing the propeller :)but did 'they' use torque settings for the building of the aircraft apart from the maintenance of the Merlin?
Any comments gratefully welcome!
FZ
* My grandfather was a General Manager of a firm building Halifax wings and engine nascelles(sp?) in WW2.
a. How are the different coloured 'place holders'(?) used and what is the significance of the different colours?
b. I noticed that the rivets used were similar to ones I found amongst my grandfather's* tools, they appeared to be of anodised metal and different colours. Were the colours linked to the above?
c. I understood what the definition of "FT" is when securing the propeller :)but did 'they' use torque settings for the building of the aircraft apart from the maintenance of the Merlin?
Any comments gratefully welcome!
FZ
* My grandfather was a General Manager of a firm building Halifax wings and engine nascelles(sp?) in WW2.