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Michel Cavin
(Sopwith Camel)
Rotec R3600

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Michel Cavin Sopwith Camel Project (1st of its kind): Rotec Radial

August of 2007: Michel Orders a R3600 for his Sopwith Camel. For Rotec this is an exciting time as this classic WW1 plane has been discussed with many in relation to the use of Rotec's R3600. We we are preparing to break new and exciting ground.

Michel is ably assisted by Mathias Farouz on technical design issues.

As time progressed we began by looking at things like the prop and design of the frame.

December 2007: initial designs for the oil tank were submitted by Rotec. These were vastly improved by Mathias and Michel.

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Oil Tank preliminary design followed by final design.
Rotec design oil tank . Oil Tank Final Design

Relative positions of frame, tanks and other components of the Sopwith Camel
Mount and Oil Tank (Front) . Mounting Frame top view. shows relative positions . Mount front view also note the oil tank . Side view of mount and oil tank

In the meantime progress was being made in the construction of the fuselage
Sopwith's Cockpit . Front of fuselage

Oil Tank Manufacted by Rotec
Final Oil Tank

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April 2007: Work on the mounting frame, the associated CG and other related design issues continues.

Great Stuff ... Look out for updates. RotecRadial