Hawker Typhoon JP843 - Typhoon Legacy Co. Ltd.

10/02/2024

I've been a bit quiet on social media for a few months, but it's not for lack of work I can assure you! Our most recent episode is live on YouTube now, please head over and check it out!

All of our video content is first posted on our subscribers channel: https://typhoonlegacy.vhx.tvPlease consider subscribing to help us return JP843 to the a...

07/02/2024

Work continues on the 1/8 Scale Sabre VII...

06/29/2024

We've launched our second episode of the Typhoon in detail on YouTube, please head over to our YouTube page and check it out!

A brief introduction into the key fixtures and tooling that have been instrumental in the early production of new assemblies for JP843, turns into a discussi...

06/19/2024

Another bit of exposure for the project from Global News BC. Thank you Jay and Cliff!

06/19/2024

Congratulations to Rachel Gildersleeve on winning the sealed bid auction for the signed limited print "Going Down". All proceeds will be going directly into the rebuild. An e-mail has been sent your way with instructions.
Thank you to everyone who bid! ~Ian

05/28/2024

Our latest blog post contains some great information which shows how much work has been done to date!

For the last few weeks, my Dad and I have been working on our new airshow display with hopes of introducing a larger local audience to the project. We’ve just completed the first show, and are now all ready for the second one coming up in July (Wings and Wheels Campbell River July 14th). A massive...

05/21/2024

Silent Auction Alert!
With the generous donation of "Going Down" framed print 7 of 25 by Mark Fitzpatrick, we have launched a silent auction to help raise funds for the rebuild. All bidding is in Canadian funds, minimum bid is $250 CAD. Bidding is open until June 18th at midnight PST. For more information, or to place a bid, please follow this link:
https://www.typhoonlegacy.com/funding-campaigns

05/11/2024

If you want to know more about the project, check out the new podcast series! Our first episode is live now: https://youtu.be/jP5qUeHGHJ0

05/07/2024

It is very exciting to see such critical components taking shape!
We've hit 70% with our fundraising goal, thank you to everyone who has donated to make this happen. donations can be made securely https://www.typhoonlegacy.com/donate

More information on the spar fitting production can be found on our blog: www.typhoonlegacy.com/blog/fitting-in

05/01/2024

We're working on preparations for a few airshows this summer, and needed something to show the massive size of the Typhoon.... This will do!

04/13/2024

We have put together a quick update video as we venture back into some video updates, this one is live on our YouTube channel now.

During the filming of some podcast episodes, we decided to do a "one and done" quick update to help get everyone back on track as we work towards new video c...

04/11/2024

The monocoque section is coming together quickly, additional information is available on our website now.

Work has been progressing very well on the the monocoque section over the past few weeks, all skins have now been fitted and I am now just tidying up a few missed holes and shrink touch-ups.

03/25/2024

Keeping on with updates from my recent trip, some very important parts were provided to us by our friends in France! More details are in my most recent post in the link below.

From the beginning of this project we have used very careful analysis of what parts we have available, what drawings are available, and what additional technical information is available. The reverse is also true, and this is where I spend a lot of my time. As the years pass and the project advances

03/21/2024

I've been away from the shop for a few weeks, and one of the key reasons was to visit the recovery of F/L Jean-Noel Vandaele's Hawker Typhoon MN954 in Amblasserdam, Holland. Please follow the link to my recent blog post (many photos are courtesy of Jan de Bruin).

For the past few weeks I was once again in Holland for the recovery of a wartime Typhoon crash. For those who remember, 5 years ago I was in Holland hosted by my friend Arjan Wemmers, to view the recovery of Hawker Typhoon MN582 in Eefde Holland. With this aircraft, young William Hurrell lost his li

03/19/2024

A huge thank you to all those who have donated, wing spar fitting production has begun but we still need your help to complete the second phase of machine work. Can you help us?

After a few tooling related delays, I am happy to announce that our wing spar fitting production is now underway! The roughing phase has started, and we hope to be able to send the fittings off for heat treatment in a few weeks. Before we can begin the final machining phase, we still need some to ra

02/22/2024

We've been making good progress on the forward monocoque section of JP843 over the past few weeks, skin and stringer fitting is nearly complete and she is starting to take shape!

02/08/2024

We are finally ready to publicly announce a special project that has bee discussed in our paid channel forum for many months; a 1/8" very high detail scale model of the Napier Sabre VII.

There is still much work to be done (currently estimating another year before limited production can start), but the results so far are stunning!

The model is being designed and created by my father, Bruce Slater, and is intended to be a museum quality scale replica of a Sabre VII. Development of the model is being conducted using our Sabre VII as well as our large collection of Sabre design and technical data.

Special note that our friends over at the Sandy's Spitfire AA810 helped us out immensely by visiting the Sabre VII in Duxford (also a big thanks to the team at the IWM!) to take some critical measurements from the unique exhaust stacks fitted to their example.

There are several levels of work to be done for every one of hundreds of parts, design, printing master parts, finishing master parts, finishing master assemblies, molding, casting etc. etc.

The design is not yet complete, but is certainly well on it's way. You can also see from the images attached, that there is a mixture of printed and cast parts already produced. This has been part of the work to set up for limited production of the model.

Limited production? Yes, we will be producing a very limited production run of these massive engines to help raise fund for the rebuild of JP843; one engine will also be built to completion by Bruce; this engine will be auctioned to the highest bidder.

These engines are going to be unmatched in detail, I hope you all enjoy the images!

01/21/2024

Funding has reached 60% for the spar fittings!! Can you help us get to 100%? https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MQX5Y2FN9DQS4

We've been steaming along with JP843's forward monocoque, and have now rough trimmed stringers and skins. We are on track to finish this section by spring, but still need help raising the funds needed to finish the spar fittings so that we can quickly move onto the cockpit build.

There are still several low numbered prints and spaces for your name on the cockpit side panel, can you help us?

Tier 1: The First donation of $10,000 or more Canadian dollars.--------------------SOLD OUT!!!!!----------------------

The gift offered for this generous donation is print #1 of 50; it will be made to the first donation of this sum received. Signed by artist David Bathe, and includes the opportunity to have your name (or that of someone of your choosing) permanently marked on the inside of JP843’s airworthy port side cockpit panel. It also includes your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos!

Tier 2: A donation of $5,000 or more Canadian dollars.
-----------------Six of these spots remaining!----------------

The gifts offered for a generous donation in this tier are signed print #’s 2 through 10 signed by artist David Bathe and includes the opportunity to have your name (or that of someone of your choosing) permanently marked on the inside of JP843’s airworthy port side cockpit panel. It also includes your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos!

Tier 3: A donation of $1,500 or more Canadian dollars.

The gifts offered for a generous donation in this tier are signed print #’s 11 through 50 signed by artist David Bathe. It also includes your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos!

Tier 4: A donation of $750 or more Canadian dollars.

A non-numbered, signed print is offered for a generous donation in this tier. It also includes your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos!

Tier 5: A donation of $250 or more Canadian dollars.

A non-numbered print is offered for a generous donation in this tier. It also includes your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos.

Tier 6: A donation of $100 or more Canadian dollars.

Recognition offered for a generous donation in this tier are your name listed on our website supporter page, and your name in the video credits for our spar fitting production videos.

Tier 7: A donation of $1 or more Canadian dollars.

Recognition offered for a generous donation in this tier are your name listed on our website supporter page.

01/12/2024

We've raised 57% of what is needed to finish the Typhoon's wing spar fittings! Thank you to everyone who has contributed their hard earned money to this. We still have $19,276 CAD remaining to raise, and we still have some excellent David Bathe JP843 signed prints (only 50 numbered prints being made), as well as the chance to have your name permanently printed inside JP843's cockpit side panel. Can you help!? Secure Paypal donations can be made here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MQX5Y2FN9DQS4

01/06/2024

I've managed to finish up the easy / not-so-easy front ring!

We really need your help with a donation so we can start work on the cockpit this spring. Can you help us? Every dollar counts!

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MQX5Y2FN9DQS4

www.typhoonlegacy.com/blog/critical-mess

Before I get to deep into this one, I must update you on the fundraising campaign for the wing spar fittings. We’ve exceeded 50% of our goal, and are well on our way to getting this important work completed, in fact, we have the funding in place to complete the rough machine work and heat treating...

12/30/2023

Work on the fuselage is advancing very quickly now, can you help with a donation so we can start work on the cockpit this spring?

www.typhoonlegacy.com/blog/good-things-are-coming

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MQX5Y2FN9DQS4

It was certainly a battle but the victory was very satisfying. JP843’s monococque fixture is now true on all axis and officially “dialed in”. The spine of the assembly dictated the frame spacing, but all other movements needed adjustment to ensure accuracy to the design. The front and rear mos...

12/29/2023

Vintage Aviation News has a great article on our Typhoon cockpit fundraiser, thank you Zac!
We still need your help to get these fittings built, please consider helping with a small donation!

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A Canadian project to restore a Hawker Typhoon to airworthiness has kicked off a major fundraising campaign to support its ambitious program.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all of our friends!
Thank you to all who have contributed to our cockpit build campaign so far, we have officially exceeded the 50% mark and are on our way to the goal. Can you help us reach our goal and have these parts ready to install? A direct link to our donation page is below: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MQX5Y2FN9DQS4

12/24/2023

Every Dollar Counts! Thank you to all of the AMAZING people who are supporting this goal! The first stage of machining these spar fittings is scheduled for January 3rd 2024, can you help us cross the finish line with a donation of $1 or more?

12/23/2023

We've had an amazing response so far, a massive thank you to all who have donated; please help keep the momentum going!

The #1 print has been claimed, and we now have the first donor to officially have their name on JP843! There are still plenty of spots available, can you help? https://www.typhoonlegacy.com/funding-campaigns