Hi all - for those in Northern Hemisphere - 'Trans-Tasman' refers in this case to a competition held between Australia and New Zealand - attracting flyers from across the Tasman Sea.
Held every year at a turf farm in Richmond NSW by New South Wales F/F Soc - the event is usually blessed with cold but calm conditions - and attracts some amazing models both rubber and power. It's on today and tomorrow - so if you are an FB person you can follow the progress and see the pics at their site: https://www.facebook.com/nswffs
I've just borrowed a couple of pics to give you a taste.
The first one is... well I don't know... but I think I want one!
Tim
Thanks Tim. Very far away for me but still very interesting.
So, you want one from the first picture? Me too... For decades now...
It is a Lawrence Lewis hydroplane from 1916. In my to do list for about 30 years but I could not find a 3-view drawing.
Looks like the builder somehow solved this. And by the looks of it compared to photographs of the original he ded a very good job.
George
Quote from: g_kandylakisSo, you want one from the first picture? Me too... For decades now...
It seems the design was patented and drawings were included, see here (http://www.thomasyanul.com/grl.html), but how one gets hold of the drawings from the US Patent Office is another question. FWIW I think there are probably enough pictures to get a usable 3 view of the Model A (the one above).
1,2 Model A as built
3,4 Model A (modified) Wing sponsons with bonus humans for scale.
1 - Model A modified
2 - Model A6 (inter wing "ailerons")
I suspect the A6 is the same airframe as the Modified A so the snap would serve as a good front elevation if the "ailerons" and the wheels on the float* were removed.
*Probably a separate dolly so no matter.
Perhaps a good idea would be if someone drew up a 3-view and then we could all have a Lawrence Lewis Hydroplane Cook-Up.
I'd be in that for sure!
Since a model already exists, it might be easier to track down the creator and beg for a plan.
ian
Quote from: pb_guy on Jul 04, 2026, 08:07 PMSince a model already exists, it might be easier to track down the creator and beg for a plan.
ian
But, but, but... that's
cheating! :)
Quote from: pb_guy on Jul 04, 2026, 08:07 PMSince a model already exists, it might be easier to track down the creator and beg for a plan.
ian
I already posted a question on Facebook.
To Lurk; "no it isn't" (in Month Python voice...
George
George
I also asked about the model and found out that it was built by Phil Warren and that the flying performance left a bit to be desired