Unusual Types

[Steve Mansell]

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I know a few of you enjoy making unusual types, but came across this on the Aviastar site. http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html
anyone fancy a go?

[Dave Hayfield]

Probably needed the extra wing midships 'cos it looks a shade tail heavy !!!!

[paul smith]

wow look at the size of the prop on that thing

[Mike Booth]

That propeller was solid brass.
You know the old adage 'if it looks right then.....,

[Steve Mansell]

Come on Dawn Patrol, how about one of these.
The Linke-Hoffmann R.I was half covered with transparent Cellon in an attempt at partial invisibility. It achieved the opposite effect, partly because the Cellon discoloured rapidly, but mainly because it reflected the sun so strongly.

Both R.I prototypes used four 260hp Mercedes D.IVa engines, carried inside the fuselage, powering two chain-driven propellers.
Steve

[Matt Harrowven]

Come on Dawn Patrol, how about one of these.

Steve

Interesting machines indeedy, but I fear you'll have to be the one building it, and when you have give us DP'ers a shout and we'll come help you sweep up

[Steve Mansell]

Cheers, Mother in-law has nicked my broom for transport!
Steve