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Richard TrevithickRichard Trevithick was the Great, Great ... Grandson of the Famous Cornish Engineer of the same name. Amongst many superb Model Engineers of his time Richard Trevithick ranked very highly indeed. Many of the pictures that I have come from an album compiled by another well known modeller, Denis Fairlie, who was a great family friend of Trevithick. You will find that Trevithick accompanied the famous 1936 British Wakefield Team, of which Denis was a member, to America but whether this was in an official capacity or not is not known to me. Other than a statement to the effect that they are of Trevithick's creations, most of the photographs are not captioned, simply stating that Trevithick produced the item.
Compressed Air Aircraft 1 - pic 1
These three pictures have no further information associated with them but subsequent photographs may well be of this machine and its motor. It is almost certain that all the motors shown were constructed, and designed by Trevithick except where noted.
3-Cylinder Compressed Air Motor
Constructed by Trevithick, this is almost certainly the motor associated with the aircraft shown.
Fuselage/Air Reservoir 2
Close inspection of the motor suggests this is either from a different model or that a different engine is fitted.
T.M.A.C. Stag Lane 1934 with Trevithick CA Aircraft
Left to Right, M.R. Knight, R.J. Trevithick, R.E. Gustine and A.E. Jones. Trevithick was Chairman of T.M.A.C., Knight was Assistant Hon. Secretary, Gustine was Organising Secretary and Jones was Hon. Secretary. Knight, Trevithick and Jones were hugely influential in the early days of model aviation.
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R. J. Trevithick
From a very small print.
Compressed Air Aircraft 1 - pic 2
Compressed Air Aircraft - 1 pic 3
Fuselage/Air Reservoir 2
Stag Lane 1934
Stag Lane 1934
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Trevithick Model featured in 'Model Engineer' in the 1930's
Completed CA Model
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As yet I have not discovered any more information about this beautiful aircraft. Perhaps SOMEONE has a copy of the 'Model Engineer' magazine that featured it? |
Compressed Air Motor detail
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Trevithick Petrol Engined Model
No written information but you can see the Engine Timer shown below behind the wing. 'CLICK' to enlarge
