1/72 Hasegawa Japanese Starter Truck Toyota GB

[stillp]

Yes, - write-up by the museum is "The Hucks Starter was invented by Captain Bentfield Charles Hucks and introduced to RAF service just after the First World War. It enabled two men to start an engine from cold in 30 seconds and was far safer than the earlier method of swinging the propeller by hand. The signage is for the Grahame White Aviation Company, based at The London Aerodrome – now home to the RAF Museum London. "

Pete

[scottie3158]

Lee,
That is a great result.

[flyjoe180]

Saw your build thread earlier Lee. Really nice build, will look the part next to your Japanese fighters.

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks for the complement Joe I will get some pics of it in action soon

[stillp]

Can't find my other photo, but here's the museum entry:
https:tongue-out3:/www.rafmuseum.org...hucks-starter/

Pete

Lee, I knew I'd seen another Huck's starter somewhere - I was at the Shuttleworth Collection (www.shuttleworth.org) today, and they have this:


Seen here coupled to an Avro 504. Let me know if you want some more photos - I took quite a few, and I visit the Collection several times a year, so can always take more.
Pete

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Pete I may just have to build one great pic this will help a lot

[stillp]

Here you go then!