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Captain Canada's Water Bomber Build

Started by Gary, July 20, 2006, 05:19:53 AM

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philp

#60
October 18, 2006, 12:29:37 PM
I would like lucky 13 please.
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Scooterman

#61
October 18, 2006, 01:27:05 PM
93 please.

lancer

#62
October 19, 2006, 03:25:46 AM
What i sthe timeframe for this build? Enquiring minds need to know.
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Mossie

#63
October 19, 2006, 07:37:01 AM
Hmm, I might be mad enough to go for this.  :wacko: :dum: :huh:    The more I think about it the more I like the idea!

I've been thinking about the Rotodyne profile I knocked up, it seems like the perfect platform.  Trouble is, apart from the prototype, it never existed!  Same with modifying an existing type into a gyrodyne.

It would be easy to invent a back story in which the Rotodyne existed.  I guess if the Spruce Goose is in, it would take less imagination to put up a Rotodyne, this okay Gary?
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

GTX

#64
August 16, 2007, 02:23:29 AM Last Edit: August 16, 2007, 02:24:01 AM by GTX
Bump!!!

I might as well tell everyone what my idea was for this GB - A stretched (1m fuselage plug), zero-lifed, re-engined (with turbo-props (like pics below)) DHC-4 Caribou with retardant tanks and spray/drop system out the back ramp.  The idea being that whilst it isn't fast, it could land on just about any short strip or road and be reloaded with water/retardant and therefore conduct just as many firebombing sorties as faster aircraft that might have to fly further to be reloaded.  It would also be able to carry fire-jumpers if need be.







Regards,

Greg
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Jeffry Fontaine

#65
October 05, 2008, 04:04:55 PM
Bump!!!

This proposed group build might be of some interest to those of you that have commented in the proposed Police/Fire Department Group Build especially if you are wanting to build a fire fighting aircraft. 
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Mossie

#66
December 13, 2010, 04:17:51 AM
I'd like to suggest this GB as a tribute to Gary who sadly passed on recentley.  He originated this GB & had a particular interest in firefighting aircraft.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

philp

#67
December 13, 2010, 12:35:34 PM
If we don't get this set up as a GB for next year I am thinking there will be a special Whiffie category for the best Firebomber for 2011.
And no, this has nothing to do with the FireKing I have planned but it is good incentive.
Phil Peterson

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GTX

#68
December 13, 2010, 11:26:11 PM
Quote from: Mossie on December 13, 2010, 04:17:51 AM
I'd like to suggest this GB as a tribute to Gary who sadly passed on recentley.  He originated this GB & had a particular interest in firefighting aircraft.

Fine idea :thumbsup:

Regards,

Greg
All hail the God of Frustration!!!
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