If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

WOW...!! Spruce Goose with 8 engines !! - One-upmanship thread ! <smile>

Options

26-04-2006 3:35pm

#1

coolwings

Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: November 2004

Posts: 3371

Awwww shucks - 3 engine T-Maxxx's are everyday items....so - like yesterday ! (....waves hand casually in mock boredom....yawns)

Take a look at this not-so-little sucker:

the specs & pics page. Suggestion: click on the takeoff link !

0

Comments

Options
#2 26-04-2006 4:30pm
vectra

Registered Users Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: June 2003

Posts: 15050

Not bad :rolleyes:

Bloody nice that

0
Options
#3 26-04-2006 4:48pm
syl77

Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭

Join Date: June 2005

Posts: 410

Wow! 2.5 meter wing span and over 13lbs......I'd say it needs those engines.

0
Options
#4 26-04-2006 5:46pm
BFassassin

Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2006

Posts: 2034

that was prety cool alright

0
Options
#5 26-04-2006 8:08pm
coolwings

Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: November 2004

Posts: 3371

Funny thing is...the lot - all the engines - costs well under €70.
So he's flying a very special model, on a shoestring. And it goes just nice on the setup too.

0