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Merlin
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Posted: Friday, July 06, 2007 - 09:10 PM UTC
Hi all
I thought it'd be fun to bring back an old friend by kicking off a new Trivia Quiz. For newcomers who've never played, there's no prize for the correct answer - you just get to set the next question.
So, without further ado...
What is this turret and which aircraft was it fitted to?
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Friday, July 06, 2007 - 11:08 PM UTC
Hi Rowan!
I guess it's the rear firing turret of a Bristol Blenheim.
Jean-Luc
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Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
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Posted: Friday, July 06, 2007 - 11:29 PM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
LOL! I knew I'd made it too easy! You're absolutely right - it's a Nash and Thomson Type FN54 designed for the Blenheim.
Over to you for the next one.
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 05:11 AM UTC
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Over to you for the next one.
Hi Rowan!
Damn I forgot I would have to ask the next question.
I knew the answer because I've reviewed the Blenheim from Classic Airframes not long ago (review
here)
Ok, here is the next one:
Which helicopter made the first non-stop transatlantic flight and when?
Jean-Luc
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Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 05:29 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
I have to admit I was forced to Google the answer for this (Joe and Gino will never forgive me! LOL!):
A pair of HH-3E Jolly Green Giants flew non-stop from New York to Paris in 1967. Flight time was 30 hour 46 minute and they were refueled nine times each by C-130 tanker planes.
You can read more about this and many other interesting helo stories here:
http://www.aeroworldnet.com/his.htm I'll put my thinking cap on for a tougher question than my first one...
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 05:46 AM UTC
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 06:08 AM UTC
LOL! Chuck
Just for that... here's one just for you! (Hint: It's a member of a category of aircraft you you rather like.)
Question: What's the aircraft?
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 06:15 AM UTC
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:02 AM UTC
Hi Chuck
LOL! If you need a clue - the front is on the left.
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:03 AM UTC
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I have to admit I was forced to Google the answer for this (Joe and Gino will never forgive me! LOL!):
Hi Rowan!
That's cheating! Doh!
At least you had to Google!
Is the new aircraft a German sailplane?
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:08 AM UTC
Maybe you should rename the thread ..
The Staffs complete Waste of Time
(anyone know Monty Pythons)
cheers
Steffen
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:26 AM UTC
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The Staffs complete Waste of Time
Spielverderber!
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:29 AM UTC
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Maybe you should rename the thread ..
The Staffs complete Waste of Time
(anyone know Monty Pythons)
cheers
Steffen
Hi Steffen
You know me - any excuse to avoid building a kit!
All the best
Rowan
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Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:30 AM UTC
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Hi Rowan! Is the new aircraft a German sailplane? Jean-Luc
Hi Jean-Luc
Yes - you're definitely on the right lines...
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:43 AM UTC
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Yes - you're definitely on the right lines...
I knew it because of the typical "Ilja Richter" chimney that can be seen on the building in the background. It's a type of chimney that only exists in Germany!
DSF or maybe Horten?
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:45 AM UTC
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Spielverderber!
Indeed!
Ich hoffe du hattest eine schöne Feier gestern und nicht zuu starke Kopfschmerzen heute morgen
cheers
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:46 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
Now you'll have to do some hunting!
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:56 AM UTC
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Ich hoffe du hattest eine schöne Feier gestern und nicht zuu starke Kopfschmerzen heute morgen
Hallo Steffen!
Du solltest wissen das ich nie Alkohol trinke! Nur ein wenig Tamiya X-20 ab und zu mal!
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:02 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
Ich dachte eher an eine lange Feier und anschließend eine lange Nacht wegen deiner Tochter ...
cheers
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 09:15 AM UTC
Hi Steffen
Stop stalling and just join in the game!
All the best
Rowan
And Jean-Luc - you should be ashamed of yourself for not having a nice drop of plonk on your Birthday!
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 05:29 PM UTC
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und anschließend eine lange Nacht wegen deiner Tochter ...
Hallo Steffen!
Ich habe ein Junge und er schläft ungefähr von 21 Uhr Abends bis 7 Uhr Morgens durch seit ein paar Monate jetzt!
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:18 PM UTC
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Ich habe ein Junge und er schläft ungefähr von 21 Uhr Abends bis 7 Uhr Morgens durch seit ein paar Monate jetzt! Jean-Luc
Guten Morgen Jean-Luc
Doh
..also habe ich das mit jemand anderem verwechselt ... auf jeden Fall habt ihr den kleinen Captain gut trainiert! ... fängt er denn auch schon an zu zeichnen und Modelle zu bauen?
@Rowan: Raab-Katzenstein Motorkrähe
viele Grüße
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 07:42 PM UTC
Hi Steffen
Well, if Jean-Luc's already giving the little Captain lessons, there's no hope for us! Two stunning Formery modellers?! - that'd be too unfair!
And back to the quiz: No - think of a famous pair of brothers...
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 08:00 PM UTC
Hi Rowan
I do not really want to particpate in this thread, (see the PM I sent you) ... IIRC J-L already pointed out Horten and you demanded the special version.
as for J-L Jr. ... agreed ... and then imagine the little captain is 39 years younger and thus much faster than his dad .... we both appear even slower then
OTOH we can still do our own snail race
cheers
Steffen
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Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 05:01 AM UTC
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And back to the quiz: No - think of a famous pair of brothers...
Hi Rowan!
Is this a Horten IV?
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
