FSM Aircraft ID Quiz #8

BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

FSM Aircraft ID Quiz #8

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 25, 2004 10:54 PM

THIS QUIZ HAS ENDED!!

DO NOT POST GUESSES IN THE THREAD!!

Not serious ones, anyway...

Here 'tis, number eight. This one may not be tough for some of you...

As usual, submit replies via the email button below. Do not post guesses in the thread. The answer next weekend. (31st/1st-ish)

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REPLIES: 19
CORRECT: 5

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 26, 2004 12:37 AM

Mmmm.. I can honestly say that I'm not at all familiar with this one..! Will warrant a bit of research... Thanks for those brain-teasers, Steve...!

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qmiester

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May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Monday, January 26, 2004 8:30 AM

Darn! Know what it is, know what country it's from, and am even pretty sure who the manufacturer is. But do you think I can remember the nomenclature or name for it?
Not on your life (it's like watching a game show on tv, the answer is on the tip of my tongue but can't spit it out).
Will get back to you after some research.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 8:36 AM

Hey, look ! The modeler who built that plane left the rubber bands on the wings & tail !

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Monday, January 26, 2004 11:20 AM

Oh brother... Wink [;)]

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Buddho

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From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, January 26, 2004 1:52 PM

LOL...Pix...Crazy!

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, January 26, 2004 2:21 PM

gave it a guess but really not sure. maybe next time. really does look familiar though......

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maddafinga

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March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Monday, January 26, 2004 8:32 PM

It seems to have had some kind of a tail wheel malfunction. Maybe the giant rubber bands are on there to keep it from completely coming apart. Or, maybe the glue just hasn't set yet. I prefer to paint after assembly myself.

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philp

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December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:31 PM

You painted it in the wrong markings.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Monday, January 26, 2004 11:30 PM

But those were the only decals I had...

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:22 AM

That looks like it would be on ROUGH landing!!

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wayne baker

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February 2003
From: Medina, Ohio

Posted by wayne baker on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:35 AM

Are there rubber bands in the cowlings, too?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:00 PM

I'm having some trouble with this one!!! I'm not giving up quite yet though!

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:46 PM

Don't feel bad Adam, you're not alone! So far, this one is the closest to a stumper that there's been here on FSM. hehe...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:58 AM

Wow, only one got it right out of ten? I'd make a guess but then it would be one out of eleven! Laugh [(-D]

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:16 AM

Philp, I think you gave me the hint I needed...! Steve, that's cheating! LOL

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benzdoc

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January 2004
From: Newnan, GA

Posted by benzdoc on Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:22 AM

Man, you guys are all way to smart! I don't even have a clue. I have a feeling that I'm going to learn alot from this forum....

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Philp, I think you gave me the hint I needed...! Steve, that's cheating! LOL

Well, relatively few folks have taken the hint as of yet, so I ain't gonna complain! Tongue [:P]

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Quagmyre

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Posted by Quagmyre on Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by philp

You painted it in the wrong markings.

Aww man I got it now. Do-over!

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BlackWolf3945

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From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Friday, January 30, 2004 7:26 AM

Salbando,

In answer to your question: Affirmative!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:03 AM

ALLRIGHT!!!!!
Thanks for the confirmation! It wasn't what I originally thought it was, but that got me in the ball park. I sure learned a lot researching this one.
Whew....can't wait for the next one.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Saturday, January 31, 2004 11:00 AM

For me that's the fun of this kinda stuff, if I'm trying to figure out what something is I usually come across a whole lotta other stuff which, related or not, proves to be very interesting or useful.

I generally look stuff up on the net first because it's easier than dragging out a ton of books and rags or going through the files, and half of what I've found on the net I've found quite by accident while looking for something else. It's amazing what's out there...

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maddafinga

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Posted by maddafinga on Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:22 PM

Hey, I see we're up to 5 correct now. The stumper tag is starting to fall off at this point I think. I can't wait for the answer myself, I'm anxious.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Saturday, January 31, 2004 11:42 PM

Okay, I'll end the suspense...

As you can see, there were nineteen responses with five being correct. The five:

eagle334
Ashley
salbando
djmodels1999
Dai Jones

The answer?

Tachikawa Ki-54 Hickory

This particular aircraft was evaluated by an allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit (TAIU) at the end of the war. For more info on these units, go HERE.

My good pal Eagle334 has asked if he can MC the next quiz, so he'll be hosting this coming week's festivities....

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