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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:32
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No wonder Martin is having trouble, even the links describing it don't work!

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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:34
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Dunno why.

Go Goggle.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:37
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How long before you go zzzzzzzz mate?
Soon. What do you want, should I post a challenge anyway...and if I'm incorrect, just ignore it?

Or should I just declare open house?
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Well, I found RRs' exact image and you are correct.

In fact I've found both images.

I don't know what Ken thinks, but personally I'm sure RR would be happy for you to take the thread.

If he's having connection problems he will be very frustrated at the hold up. He's a bonzer mate after all.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:42
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Ken?........
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:43
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In 1948 the first powered aircraft was designed and built by Wiweko Soepono, the WEL-1 (Wiweko Experimental Lightplane). Driven by a second-hand 750 cc Harley Davidson motorcycle engine it flew the first time on October 27, 1948. In 1981 Wiweko built two flying replica’s powered by a VW Revmaster; one is at the Yogyakarta aviation museum, the other at the Satrya aviation museum.

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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:45
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Sorry, was just doing some work!

I'm sure RR wouldn't mind your posting Graeme.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:46
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Alright then...In fact I'll probably get you to solve this before I go...

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Did they run out of fabric or something?
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:50
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No, no, no,....don't panic. I'll get you through this.

All I need is the manufacturer and the name. Described on two sites, including Aerofiles, but not illustrated. This aircraft can be mid-winged or parasol...

More clues to follow.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:55
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You will find the the manufacturer's name in my #16658 post. That's why I posted the image.

I'm awesome!
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 11:57
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Captain ----.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 12:03
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Could be the Skat homebuilt.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 12:05
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It is! You're awesome mate!

Your control and the thread moves again.

Cheers David and Ken

Night.
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 12:11
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Thanks mate - nite.

Looks like just you Ken.

edit to say it looks like Martin is back.

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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 12:15
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Sorry boys. Been on M-way for a couple of hours. Yes, the Wiweko.

I'll let it run.......

RR
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 13:06
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Are you now static RR?
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 14:56
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Hi David, apologies mate, been busy. Just trying to get myself in to gear for your challenge. 2 seat, folding wings - is that a radiator bulge beneath the nose? I'm wondering if this is perhaps newer than it looks? American?
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Old 3rd Nov 2010, 15:05
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Nice to see someone back - I've been lonely out here.

2 seat, yes
folding wings, yes
radiator bulge beneath the nose, I think so
American, no.

Age? - 1931.
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Polikarpov R-5Shon variant I think.
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