Alrighty, firstly I must apologize for not maintaining the running score on this one. I've been very busy this week with so-called important stuff. Also, our show is this Sunday and I've been getting ready for that...
Anyhoo, there were a total of thirty replies. Before I reveal how many got it right I must say this; there was no right answer, really, as to the identity of the aircraft.
I was looking for one answer. Some gave that answer. I was also looking for a bonus answer and some gave that as well. But there were only a few who gave both answers.
So, now that ya'll are confused, whether it be from the quiz or from the bit I wrote above, here's what I was looking for:
The image is altered
Those who actually stated this in their replies (whatever terminology was used; photoshopped, photochop, doctored...):
Tailspinturtle
Kagemusha
J-Hulk
stinger
eagle334
BTW, most of you knew what the aircraft used in the image was; the An-225. Some also found the
original photo on Airliners.net.
Many others also made comments about the 'extra' engine or engines. But only one (that I recall) noticed the stretched fuselage. (It's stretched both in front and in back of the wings.) I'm sorry, I can't recall who noticed that.
In answer to a few questions as to whether or not I did the deed on this image; no I didn't. Here's where I found the photo used in the quiz:
Modified Airliner Photos
There's lotsa really cool stuff there, and some are very well done.
OH! Almost forgot...
Those who actually mentioned the bonus answer in their replies:
ckfredrickson
Anthony
Tailspinturtle
stinger
What was the bonus answer?
APRIL FOOL!
My intention with this one was to create some confusion, second-guessing and all that. Based on the emails I received, I'd have to say "Mission Accomplished"...
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