Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge

[Ridge Runner]

Not French in any way, David

[Lightning Mate]

Coffee break.

Was this modification the addition of a canopy?

[Ridge Runner]

Certainly the modification included the canopy as seen, yes.

[Lightning Mate]

So presumably it was previously a two-seater open cockpit.

[Ridge Runner]

never presume, mate!! No!!!!!

[Ridge Runner]

Another clue?

[Lightning Mate]

......

Joy.....next lecture cancelled.

So was it previously a single-seater open cockpit?

[Ridge Runner]

So was it previously a single-seater open cockpit?

Nope!!!

It was previously a two-seat closed cockpit, David

[Lightning Mate]

[Ridge Runner]

OK, this needs to move along....

1. a mod of a well-known machine
2. was produced in limited numbers
3. four-cyl engine up front
4. was a two-seat enclosed cockpit
5. is still a two-seat enclosed cockpit
6. had some very drastic surgery!!!!!

RR

edit: the bits that stayed pretty-much original were: rear fuselage/tail, front end (engine etc), undercarriage.....

Come on, you should get it now!!!

[Lightning Mate]

Therefore was it previously a bipe?

[Ridge Runner]

No, David. It was previously a high-wing!

[Lightning Mate]

Oh!!!!!....

edit - sorry mate, but I have to go home.

[Ridge Runner]

15 minute WARNING!!!!!

Its sunny and I've been invited to a BBQ!!!!! So, SC will have to hang on.... If i can I'll check later. I'll post another clue before I head off and ten, if it is guessed and then seconded I'm happy for the thread to move on!!!

RR

[Ridge Runner]

Clues:

1. Its name in English pre-conversion has the same meaning as its name post-conversion, albeit in a different language!
2. Military application

RR

[Cows getting bigger]

That will be a LIPNUR Belalang. A 1950s Indonesian monstrosity carved from a Piper Cub.

[Lightning Mate]

Nobody who plays on this thread could possibly dispute that shot.

Check the background.....



Therefore, all alone, I award you the thread. Please post - if you are unable to do so then PM me immediatley.

[Cows getting bigger]

Sorry, OH. Ordinarily I'm not in a position to post pictures as I spend most of my time away from a computer that allows me to edit.

[Ridge Runner]

Morning!!!!! Yes, CGB has it! the Lipnur Belalang ("Grasshopper") from Indonesia, converted from L-4s.

OPEN HOUSE stands

[Lightning Mate]

Morning Martin.

I hope you don't mind, but I awarded that to Cgb on my own because there were absolutely no doubts and there was nobody else around to second.

I was hoping to get a new challenge, but 'twas not to be.