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26/08/2010 3:59 am
Bugatti Model 100 Airplane (SPA-43 23 00)
The Bugatti Model 100 airplane was designed in 1937 by Louis De Monge, a Belgian aviation pioneer.
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When Bugatti contacted De Monge in 1937, his goal was to compete in the famous "Coupe Deutch" air race and ultimately break the world speed record.
The Bugatti was originally designed for one engine and a single propeller. Shortly after the initial sketch was made, the design was revised to include a second engine, located behind the first one, and a second, counter-rotating propeller.
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Ettor Bugatti died in 1947 and the aircraft was sold to M. Serge Pozzoli in 1960. In 1970 Pozzoli sold the aircraft to Raymond Jones, a car collector for the Bugatti engines. The fuselage passed from hand to hand until it was finally donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) museum, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1996. After being gifted to the EAA, the aircraft was restored and now hangs in the visitor gallery of the museum.
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Happy collecting,
Andre
26/08/2010 6:45 am
Is it 1:43?
26/08/2010 7:34 am
1:43
Of Course, I wouldn't make the post on this forum otherwise.
26/08/2010 9:45 am
I hope this is a starter for a 1:43rd scale range of aircraft.
Next up DH 89 Dragon Rapide.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
26/08/2010 10:40 am
bugatti airplane
I have always wondered what happened to the real one. Thanks.
26/08/2010 4:29 pm
Ettore was not even an engineer..................
aerodynamic basics was not even something he was concerned about. This is an interesting subject because I am reading a book about the man and the brand he created.
No degrees of any kind and far from a genius as far as I can understand from what I am reading. The guy way a "try and see" as what fails and works.
Believe me, it has not been a success all the time, but the type 35 for a short time and his extravaganza....the Royale.
What you read about what has been produced and successful is more a part of mythology of automotive design.
I will comment more when I will be done reading the best book on the subject.
At this stage in my reading, he was mostly retired by the end of the 30's.
I am not impressed......we are stucked with the Royale and at the bottom line it was nothing more than an art work....I agree with that.
26/08/2010 6:26 pm
I'm Impressed
You write, "I am not impressed." Exactly what does impress you?
Most of the cars that carried the Bugatti name were sculptural in form and inspired...and inspiring, much the same as a Br?ncusi or a Pomodoro. And no one could deny Bugatti's success on the race track, from the Grand Prix, to hill climbs, to Le Mans. His railcar held a speed record for decades. In regards to the Bugatti airplane, its fluid and organic shape is a melody for the senses. At its inception, no one was actually brave enough to perform a test flight, but the current consensus indicates that it was a sound design that would have flown.
Personally, I'm very impressed by the accomplishments of a man with little or no formal training as an engineer, yet he created some of the most iconic and legendary motorcars of all time. (And verifiably the most valuable, since a recent sale of a Bugatti Atlantic was in the $30 to $40 million dollar range.)
27/08/2010 3:52 am
If they make a Rapide put me down for one!
I think we may be wishing for a long time though Chris!
27/08/2010 3:55 am
His brother was a brilliant furniture designer of course.
His creations are also worth a fortune today. As for Ettore's Royale, I think I'd prefer a Bentley 8 litre but then as I'm very unlikely to own either it doesn't really matter much!
27/08/2010 4:31 am
I compleltely agree and second what Phil wrote.
27/08/2010 4:51 am
Bugatti's family and fast lorries
It was Ettore's father, Carlo, who was the furniture and jewelry designer. Ettore's brother, Rembrandt, was a sculptor, mainly of animals. (The elephant that sits atop the Royale's radiator was designed by Rembrandt.) And, Ettore's son Jean designed some of the most beautiful Bugattis.
And I agree, an 8 litre Bentley would probably be more fun to drive than a cumbersome Royale. Then again, today you could buy over 10% of all the 8 litres ever produced for the price of one Type 41!
27/08/2010 5:16 am
Phil, I was preparing some words on Rembrandt even as your good information appeared on the Forum. Rembrandt (1884-1916) is well remembered for his animal sculptures, including the Royale elephant. I saw one of his bronze animal display pieces on the Antique Roadshow just a few weeks ago. What a talented family.
27/08/2010 7:56 am
Just proves that the Bentley 8 was more of a success in its day.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
27/08/2010 11:42 am
I knew it was a Bugatti...just got the wrong bloke!
As for prices, I guess it's a ratio of 6:100 so 6 is worth more. I love the Royales and the stories associated with them, particularly the Edsers car when glove manufacturer M. Edsers specified no headlights because he never drove in the dark. This, alas, was one car that didn't make the fabulous Royale display at Goodwood a few years ago. Also I have to admit that whereas most of the Royales are beautiful there are some damn ugly Bentley 8 litres around.
27/08/2010 12:04 pm
I think we will John but just think of the diorama ...
possibilities using this aircraft as a back drop for model cars, on an air strip, on
an 'O' Gauge railway layout or just posed by itself!
They have been in the air for many years so will suit just about any period.
My brother-in-law had a flight in one of these once. It was an experience he
said he would never forget. Plus they gave him a nice certificate as a memento.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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