brett 2,310 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 ooops sorry Dorel, thought John was busy, these guys are too good. Sometimes you have to give them just a little piece of the picture. That way it takes them two minutes instead of just one. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 ooops sorry Dorel, thought John was busy, these guys are too good. Sometimes you have to give them just a little piece of the picture. That way it takes them two minutes instead of just one. Brett, Not too good, as I put mine down to a misspent youth. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Looks like I should have turned my PC on earlier! Got one of those in FS! Link to post Share on other sites
M.I.B. 39 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 A'right u'r turn John Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,310 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 ooops sorry Dorel, thought John was busy, these guys are too good. Sometimes you have to give them just a little piece of the picture. That way it takes them two minutes instead of just one. Brett, Not too good, as I put mine down to a misspent youth. Cheers Andrew Haha, never go straight, just move forward. Fun times for those of us that survived but growing up was much healthier in the long run. If only I could have a do over......... Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 OK, try this one on for size... It shouldn't be too difficult. John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Douglas XB43 Mixmaster Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 No, that's not the XB-43. John Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Douglas XB43 Mixmaster And I think the reason why Alan, is the XB-43 was the Jetmaster. The XB-42 was the Mixmaster. In fact, the one in John's picture is specifically the XB-42A. Somehow, I think that is what you meant, but you possibly suffered a case of FFS (fat finger syndrome) at the crucial moment. Personally, I would give it to you on that basis but I shall await the adjudicator's decision. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 XB-42A is what I was looking for. The 43 is quite a bit different with internal jet engines vs. the ones in nacelles on the XB-42A and without the 42's pusher propellers. I'm going to have to give it to Andrew, who had it exactly right to the last digit. It's clear that Andrew and Alan are in a class of their own in this competition, however. Neither of them has to take a back seat to anyone in my book. They've forgotten more than I'll ever know. John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 XB-42A is what I was looking for. The 43 is quite a bit different with internal jet engines vs. the ones in nacelles on the XB-42A and without the 42's pusher propellers. I'm going to have to give it to Andrew, who had it exactly right to the last digit. It's clear that Andrew and Alan are in a class of their own in this competition, however. Neither of them has to take a back seat to anyone in my book. They've forgotten more than I'll ever know. John LOL, My excuse is that it was very late at night and I'd been driving all day, wasn't thinking straight. I think Andrew and I are both what some people would regard as either Nerds or Geeks when it comes to A/c recognition. I was brought up around aircraft so always had a keen interest. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 LOL, My excuse is that it was very late at night and I'd been driving all day, wasn't thinking straight. I think Andrew and I are both what some people would regard as either Nerds or Geeks when it comes to A/c recognition. I was brought up around aircraft so always had a keen interest. Best kind of nerd or geek around, in my book, and a title I am happy to hold. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Let's see how we go with this fine specimen. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Looks like it came from the Pitcairn stable. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 somewhat agricultural in appearance! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I first thought Ryan but couldn't find a match. John Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Agricultural and Ryan it is not. It is indigenous to the USA and was designed and build as an entry in a competition. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Who can build a monoplane with the most struts? Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Who can build a monoplane with the most struts? Kieran, Not quite the purpose of the competition, but it was won by a famous aircraft manufacturer. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 You've got me beat at the moment Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,310 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Spartan C2, can't tell if it is the 60 or 165? This is the closest aircraft I can find although not your original image, only could find a image from the wing tip on this one. This is a tough one and does not look like anything else I have found from that era without being a bi-plane or a more advanced model aircraft. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Don't think it's a Spartan, the tailfin is the wrong shape and the U/C doesn't look right. ( now he'll tell me that it IS! ) Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Would it be a Travelair of some sort? Link to post Share on other sites
M.I.B. 39 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Let me just wipe that "a/c recognition geek" smile off u'r faces Aaaand....voila: McDonnell Doodlebug, took part in a safety competition. We are all familiar with Douglas' crafts, as it used to be a giant in the industry (hence popular), and it later became a half of McDonnell Douglas...but how'bout the other half of McDonnell Douglas..The McDonnell Aircraft Company? I just had to now more about that manufacturer, so I explored most of their crafts. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Looks like that's it - not exactly a handsome thing, is it? John Link to post Share on other sites
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