kallend 2,026 #626 March 9, 2015 turtlespeed********* Just finished this. Can't claim much credit since it was highly prefabricated. Just need some nice weather to fly it. Is the 5 blade prop accurate? I'm curious. Oh yes. I don't remeber a 5 bladed prop in that era Didn't realize you were so old. Spitfires were tested with Griffon engines and 5 bladed props as early as 1943. www.google.com/search?q=spitfire+5+blade+propellor&espv=2&biw=1209&bih=627&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Hfv8VMTnCIbCggTyhYCgBg&ved=0CCoQsAQ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #627 March 9, 2015 ryoder And . . . I'm Working. Apparently, it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Sea_Fury My first thought was Tempest. I see it's a derivative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,445 #628 March 9, 2015 I'm in India now, working on a Habitat for Humanity trip. Yesterday was the introduction day, with roughly a bazzilion children wanting pictures taken. Way cool. I get to help tear down a house, so that we (and the next crew) can then build a new one, with a toilet and septic system, roof, and structural strength to add stories in the future. Anyone is free to donate to Habitat, and it goes to a good cause. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #629 March 9, 2015 Kudos to you. Helped build Habitat homes here in NC on many occasions, but never internationally. (.....and it's because she's on the other side of the planet.) Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #630 March 9, 2015 That is so cool, Wendy. I'm blessed to have friends like you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #631 March 9, 2015 Wendy just outdid all of us. We only think we're cool. She IS! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #632 March 9, 2015 Trip to Maho Beach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #633 March 9, 2015 Did you ride the fence? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #634 March 9, 2015 Spitfire was my first thought too! Yayy!!! Airshow season is upon us again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #635 March 9, 2015 JohnMitchell *** And . . . I'm Working. Apparently, it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Sea_Fury My first thought was Tempest. I see it's a derivative. Yep, it's a Sea Fury, in the markings of the plane that Lt. Carmichael flew when he shot down a Mig15 in Korea. The model has retractable gear, working flaps, and long range tanks that can be air-dropped. The rockets, however are dummies.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #636 March 9, 2015 wmw999I'm in India now, working on a Habitat for Humanity trip. Yesterday was the introduction day, with roughly a bazzilion children wanting pictures taken. Way cool. I get to help tear down a house, so that we (and the next crew) can then build a new one, with a toilet and septic system, roof, and structural strength to add stories in the future. Anyone is free to donate to Habitat, and it goes to a good cause. Wendy P. Hope you had your shots, Wendy. A former colleague of mine went to India on a volunteer mission, caught hepaptitis, came home and died.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,445 #637 March 9, 2015 Why even better than that, I've had hepatitis! I'm so lucky Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #638 March 9, 2015 kallend Yep, it's a Sea Fury, in the markings of the plane that Lt. Carmichael flew when he shot down a Mig15 in Korea. I googled that up. Quite a good story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #639 March 9, 2015 SkyDekkerTrip to Maho Beach nice What other islands did you visit?You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #640 March 9, 2015 Puerto Rico and Grand Turk. Really enjoyed San Juan. Looking forward to going back this summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #641 March 11, 2015 Whats with all those umbrella's,,,,i've never seen so many... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #642 March 11, 2015 jumpwally Whats with all those umbrella's,,,,i've never seen so many... Protection from falling Blue Ice.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #643 March 11, 2015 Rock shrimp! NOMS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #644 March 11, 2015 SkyDekkerPuerto Rico and Grand Turk. Really enjoyed San Juan. Looking forward to going back this summer. yeah I only had 1/2 a day and 1 night in San Juan I would love to spend more time there edited to add: that's not counting the 2 weeks in Rosy Roads fueling war birds in 1981 that trip: not so much funYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #645 March 12, 2015 I've been unsuccessfully trying to upload a pic of the ocean view I have when I open my eyes and wake up at my guy's house. Cruise ships, shrimp boats, fishing charters and the like. Life is so fucking good it's like a dream. Thank God for second chances and reconnecting with someone who is amazing in so many important ways. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #646 March 13, 2015 You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #647 March 13, 2015 Try harder,,,,, smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #648 March 15, 2015 I HAD to post this here. It came up on my facebook feed I so many of you popped into my mind. LolNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #650 March 16, 2015 Just got a couple of these stainless fermenters this weekend. Awesome weather for brewing and bbq. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
