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Ummm, could we try to count to....infinity

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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:46 AM

Hiller Model 1031-A-1 Flying Platform    (I want one of these cool toys)


Hiller Model 1031-A-1 Flying Platform

In the mid-1950s, Hiller constructed a series of innovative Flying Platforms for an Army-Navy program as a one-man flying vehicle that the pilot could control with minimal training. The pilot simply leaned in the desired direction and the platform would follow. The platforms, which utilized the aerodynamic advantages of the ducted fan, were incapable of tumbling, because if the pilot leaned over too far, the platform would pitch up and slow down.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Saturday, May 11, 2013 4:41 AM

HP 232-400-SP

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Posted by subfixer on Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:14 PM

Dragon model kit #1033

 

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Posted by gregbale on Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:53 PM

LS Kit #1034 1:144 McDonnell Douglas F-4E

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Posted by subfixer on Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:01 PM

M1035 HMMWV Soft-Top Ambulance

The M1035, M1035A1 and M1035A2 HMMWVs were the soft-top ambulance configuration of the HMMWV family.  The vehicles had no armor protection for crew and patients and were used to transport casualties from the battlefield to the medical aid stations.  It's chassis, mechanical components and general performance are the same as other models of the M998 series.

The M1035 and M1035A1 were capable of transporting 2 litter patients and a heater was provided for patient comfort.  The M1035A2 could carry 2 litter or 3 ambulatory patients.  These vehicles provided mobility for emergency situations and a quick link between battlefield casualties and emergency services not readily available on the front lines of battle.

Fully-loaded M1035, M1035A1, and M1035A2 ambulances could climb road grades as steep as 60 percent (31 degrees) and traverse a side slope of up to 40 percent (22 degrees).  The vehicles could ford hard bottom water crossings up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep water fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit.

An improved variant with the A1 series modifications was also produced.  The M1035A2 was longer, due to the new bumpers, part of the A2 series improvements, and could be equipped with an optional 9,000 pound self-recovery winch.

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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:41 PM

NS 1036

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Posted by pyrman64 on Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:24 PM

M1037 truck, shelter carrier, 4X4, (S-250 shelter)

 

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Posted by subfixer on Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:19 AM

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Posted by pyrman64 on Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:57 AM

Hey, Sub....you skip.....nevermind. Oops

Vought YA-7F (70-1039) Corsair II  

 

 

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Posted by subfixer on Sunday, May 12, 2013 8:59 AM

Sure did! Oops!  I guess the two submissions for #1036 threw me off.

Sorrrry! Sorry, everyone!

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Posted by pyrman64 on Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:29 AM

OH...SNAP!!! Bang Head My apologies....guess I had another senior moment! Whistling

BTW, did you know the USS McCloy was named for a two-time Medal of Honor recipient?

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Posted by gregbale on Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:56 AM

POLA # 1040 LÄNDLICHES WOHNHAUS (COUNTRY HOUSE), HO Scale

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Posted by roony on Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:01 AM

I'd like to thank you guys for keeping this going.  I check on the progress most every day.  I've even tried to post a couple,,, did not work. Please keep up the good work.

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Posted by subfixer on Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:58 PM

roony-  When you post pictures, be sure to use the  Use rich formatting function next to the reply button

Greg- I didn't know that about the McCloy's namesake. Thanks for the insight. They should have named an aircrat carrier after him instead of a DE.    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._McCloy

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Posted by subfixer on Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:10 PM

 USS Bradley DE-1041   I am including this ship as she was my ship's (USS Ranger) escort for most of my Vietnam deployment in the Tonkin Gulf in 1972. She followed us all the way from San Fransisco Bay to North Vietnam and then provided plane guard duty for many months afterward. I was hoping that I would be able to get post 1041 so I could get this ship a little public attention.

File:USS Bradley (FF-1041) underway.jpg

 

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Posted by castelnuovo on Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:09 PM

Didn't I mention earlier that a penalty for screw-ups in counting carries a penalty that you have to post ten numbers SmileDevilWhistling

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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:45 PM

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, May 13, 2013 7:03 AM

castelnuovo
Didn't I mention earlier that a penalty for screw-ups in counting carries a penalty that you have to post ten numbers SmileDevilWhistling

You probably don't think I can do it either.....

M1043A1 Truck, armament carrier, supplemental armor, 4 × 4, w/o winch

Stearman A75N1, N69765 was manufactured in 1941.  Its construction number is 75-1044.

General Dynamics F-16C Block 50D Fighting Falcon, 83-1045 of the 412TW wears an uncommon camouflage pattern revealing that it formerly belonged to the Greek Air Force. It is carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder and AGM-84 Harpoon missiles.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, May 13, 2013 7:12 AM

M1046A1 Truck, missile carrier, TOW, supplemental armor, 4 × 4, w/winch

M1047 armored car, 8X8, LAV-25

Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, May 13, 2013 7:36 AM

Airfix kit #1050

Grumman Goose G-21A S/N 1051

USS Knox (DE-1052/FF-1052)

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Posted by castelnuovo on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:24 AM

SmileSmileSmile

No, I really didn't think you would do it SmileSmileSmile...but then again, rules are rules BeerBeerToastToast

This is what I like about this forum...have fun gentlemen Big SmileBig Smile

 

 

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Posted by pyrman64 on Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:24 AM

rEPUBLIC F-84G Thunderjet

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:03 AM

Helloooooooo............anyone still here?!  You all fall asleep at the wheel?

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Posted by gunner_chris on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:36 AM

USS Gray FFG-1054

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:38 AM

Spitfire Mk XVI - 1054 built...

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:40 AM

Oh well, you were first Chris, and with a real 1054 instead of my jury-rigging... Wink

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Posted by gregbale on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:55 AM

pyrman64

Helloooooooo............anyone still here?!  You all fall asleep at the wheel?

(The Sarge gave me a three-day pass for good behavior.)

Liebherr LTM 1055


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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Monday, May 20, 2013 7:30 PM

USS LCI(M)-1056 and USS LCI(G)-563 pierside Phillipines 1945

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, May 20, 2013 9:04 PM

Massachusetts State Police car 1057, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria PI

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Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:59 PM

Bill.

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