A whif of a less belligerent nature - Skyraider Sky Cab; Finished pics page 9.

[Weaver]

As a courtesy to  Zenrat, whose thread we seem to have annexed,   do you think that we ought to declare "Mornington Crescent" at this point and let the poor chap have his thread back?.............or, as he is Antipodean, perhaps the appropriate conclusion would be "Mornington Peninsula?...

I was wondering when he'd realise that he could call a halt to it anytime he wanted by doing that himself...

...There are places in the Multiverse where Mornington Crescent can get serious:

What is that H?  The Hawkmoon reference makes me think Michael Moorcock might be involved somehow.

It's from Michael Moorcock's Multiverse*, a graphic novel that's related to the War Amongst The Angels trilogy (Blood: a Southern Fantasy, Fabulous Harbours and The War Amongst The Angels). I say 'related' because it doesn't tell the same story: I suspect the idea is that it's an example of the comic books which characters read and critique in the novels because they present skewed and simplified versions of their own adventures. This fits in with the multi-scale, layers-within-layers nature of this version of the Multiverse. For instance, Michael Moorcock and the artist who draws the comic, Walter Simonson, both appear as characters in the story, interacting in critical ways with the characters they're writing/drawing at the same time.

The lady is The Rose, last survivor of a universe of flowers and skilled ether-pilot. In the novels she flies a Dornier Do.X, but in the comics the un-named flying boat looks more like a Saro Princess. I have at least one idea for a pretty crazy model based on other things in this book, but whether I'll ever get round to it I don't know.

*Be careful if you go looking for it**: there are several 'collected works' books out there with similar names that are just reprints of completely unrelated novels/novellas.

**Be careful if you go looking for her, too..

Despite the aircraft still undergoing construction the occupants have boarded.

Well they do tell you to book early for the best ticket prices...

Graeme appears to be staring intently at Susan S's chest.

That's probably why he made the probably regrettable error of allowing Mrs. Trellis to take the co-pilot's seat.

[zenrat]

As a courtesy to  Zenrat, whose thread we seem to have annexed,   do you think that we ought to declare "Mornington Crescent" at this point and let the poor chap have his thread back?.............or, as he is Antipodean, perhaps the appropriate conclusion would be "Mornington Peninsula?...

I was wondering when he'd realise that he could call a halt to it anytime he wanted by doing that himself...

I have no problem with thread drift, threadjacking, threadnapping or out right thread theft.  Mainly because I am usually involved.   
Anyway, if you look back you may note that i started it.

I was happy to let it run it's course because it was interesting me who was au-fait with the game and who was perplexed.
I would have put good money on Kit being a rusted on Radio Four listener from way back.  I would have lost.

How are things in Ambridge these days?

[Weaver]

I would have put good money on Kit being a rusted on Radio Four listener from way back.  I would have lost.

How are things in Ambridge these days?

You'd have lost more if you'd bet on me listening to The Archers. Havn't a clue, sorry.

[PR19_Kit]

I was happy to let it run it's course because it was interesting me who was au-fait with the game and who was perplexed.
I would have put good money on Kit being a rusted on Radio Four listener from way back.  I would have lost.

How are things in Ambridge these days?

Hah! My taste in radio listening stretches to Radio 2 in the daytimes, specially to Johnny Walker's show on Sunday afternoon, and the local version of Heart.

The clue is in the second line of my signature. 

[Rheged]

How are things in Ambridge these days?

I haven't listened since Dan Archer was stricken with Foot and Mouth disease and one of the Grundy family combusted spontaneously in the car park of the Black Bull.   

(Later)

Having consulted a neighbour who listens avidly, she says "Things are trudging along as they usually do"


Another bout of thread drift virus seems to be starting.........

[kitnut617]

How are things in Ambridge these days?

I haven't listened since Dan Archer was stricken with Foot and Mouth disease and one of the Grundy family combusted spontaneously in the car park of the Black Bull.   

(Later)

Having consulted a neighbour who listens avidly, she says "Things are trudging along as they usually do"


Another bout of thread drift virus seems to be starting.........

mrs kitnut is an avid corny st. watcher, every now and then I happen to see a scene which looks very reminiscent to one I saw maybe a month ago, only to find out it was one of the umpteen different continuing stories that had been switched back to the limelight -----

[Tophe]

Despite the aircraft still undergoing construction the occupants have boarded.
SkyCabRaider WIP 30-10-2019 02 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

This sitting layout reminds me the jeepneys in the Philppines (that have no wings but for streets only)

[Scotaidh]

Despite the aircraft still undergoing construction the occupants have boarded.
SkyCabRaider WIP 30-10-2019 02 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

This sitting layout reminds me the jeepneys in the Philppines (that have no wings but for streets only)

I remember, when I was very young, flying (somewhere) in a DC-3 that had the seats aligned against the cabin walls.  That left the centre aisle for cargo - in that case, a load of very green hides. I don't recall, but my mother said the hides stank horribly - which i why I got airsick all over myself.  I very well remember the clammy shirt.  :p

[NARSES2]

You can almost see them playing cards with that passenger layout ?

Hah! My taste in radio listening stretches to Radio 2 in the daytimes, specially to Johnny Walker's show on Sunday afternoon, and the local version of Heart.

Must admit I like Walker's show and Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the Sixties early on a Saturday. The beauty of all the early stuff is if you don't like it then it's only on for 2 minutes or less, until Richard Harris came along  Other than Radio 2 I listen to the local Smooth and I must admit Radio 2 has gone down hill, IMHO, over the last year or so 

[zenrat]

I took the opportunity to paint this today.  Primrose yellow gloss enamel from a very old rattle can.  It's the same paint i've used on the other two Frankston Sky Cabs aircraft plus at least three car builds - must be at least 10 years old.

[TheChronicOne]

Can't wait to see it. I've been catching up with you. Mine is just about ready for the main paint show. 

[zenrat]

I meant to take a photo today.  Forgot.  Sorry.

[zenrat]

Just for you Brad C.

SkyCabRaider WIP 09-11-19 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

[Cobra]

this is starting to Look Really Cool & Interesting,You may have Given me an Idea that may Soon get Going. Thanks & Good Luck Dan

[TheChronicOne]

Yay!!!! I am impressed!! Pesky yellow.....   oh, this is going to be so cool.