Comments on: The Curtiss R3C-2 Racer, 1925 http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/ Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jeremy Kinney http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-97867 Jeremy Kinney Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:42:32 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-97867 Clive,
Yes, both Doolittle and Schilt flew the Museum’s R3C. For more information, see:
http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?id=A19280002000
Best,
Jeremy Kinney

]]> By: Clive Sweetingham http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-97857 Clive Sweetingham Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:44:58 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-97857 Hi there,

The plane on display carries race number 3 – Doolittle’s number in the 1925 race. Is this in fact his plane, or Schilt’ plane from the 1926 race, which carried race number 6. Or, are they the same plane?

]]> By: Papercraft Avión biplano Curtis R3C-2 - Construyamos Maquetas en Papel http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-15773 Papercraft Avión biplano Curtis R3C-2 - Construyamos Maquetas en Papel Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:32:56 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-15773 [...] El Curtis R3C-2 taxeado y listo para competir en 1925, foto de AirSpace. [...]

]]> By: Mike Robinson http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-14039 Mike Robinson Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:33:10 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-14039 When you folks did the refurb on this aircraft did you by any chance do any phoot documenting as you went? If so, and if they are available, I would like to get some interior views if possible. Thank you in advance.

Mike Robinson
Rochester NY
Member – Glenn Curtiss Museum

]]> By: Robert Martin http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Robert Martin Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:56:02 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-11 Mr. Kinney,

Thank you very much for that info. A team and I built a 1/3rd scale RC model of the Curtiss in 1988. At the moment that bulb surface is smooth. Is that correct? Also, under the exhaust at the front on the cowl, there are protrusions on each side. What are these and where can I get a close up photo of them?
I sure appreciate your assistance, this has been bothering me for twenty years. You can see the Curtiss we built at http://www.schneider-cup.com/BuildingflyingCurtissR3C2.html

Thanks in advance,

Bob Martin

]]> By: Jeremy Kinney http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Jeremy Kinney Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:43:45 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-10 Also, regarding Alan’s question. Yes, an “inspired” -2 does appear in “Porco Rosso” along with other types of racing aircraft.

]]> By: Jeremy Kinney http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Jeremy Kinney Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:41:56 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-9 The “bump” up front is the header tank for the cooling system.

]]> By: Robert Martin http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Robert Martin Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:01:14 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-8 These pictures are so cool. That aircraft and its pilot are truly an important part of our aviation history.
It is not shown in these photos, but on top of the center of the top wing there is a bulb looking item. Is this an oil cooler? Can anyone answer what it is. It is behind what looks to be an air scoop on the engine cowl.
Bob

]]> By: Allan Janus http://blog.nasm.si.edu/behind-the-scenes/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Allan Janus Sat, 23 May 2009 21:19:31 +0000 http://airandspace.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-curtiss-r3c-2-racer-1925/#comment-7 Doesn’t the R3C-2 make an appearance in the great Hayao Miyazaki film “Porco Rosso”? The villainous ace Curtis fights Porco with it, I think.

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