Whats on your Christmas wishlist?

Maureen Dig Aire · 30 September 2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SCMc

Two jobs! (One to satisfy the pocket book, and one to satisfy the brain.) That sounds pretty ambitious.

Steve

No...see...I already have two jobs....and both are mind-numbing. lol I want one job at-which-I-can-earn-a-modest-living-that-will-also-require-some-brain-power....thankyouverymuch. lol

'14-'18aviationcollector · 30 September 2009, 06:59 PM

Hi Maureen,

I know what you mean about employment! Many jobs these days can be mundane and hardly pay the bills. I have an idea for you. Pack up, come over here to Australia and let's start building some aeroplanes!

I've done the research - have been doing it for about 25 years now, and have an airfield organised, so it's time to start building. I don't know if it's viable as a business but it sure would be nice to give it a go.

Cheers,

David.

albatros1234 · 30 September 2009, 07:49 PM

GMU, I recognized the DIII from eduard kit #1104 although I didnt build that option.If ithelps at all they call it DIII 2958, Jasta 11 Douai, spring 1917.No pilot name just th ser. no. jasta where and when. I assume they did their homework they usually do.So mybe research jasta 11 spring 1917 and maybe... good luck and merry x-mas

Maureen Dig Aire · 30 September 2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '14-'18aviationcollector

Hi Maureen,

I know what you mean about employment! Many jobs these days can be mundane and hardly pay the bills. I have an idea for you. Pack up, come over here to Australia and let's start building some aeroplanes!

I've done the research - have been doing it for about 25 years now, and have an airfield organised, so it's time to start building. I don't know if it's viable as a business but it sure would be nice to give it a go.

Cheers,

David.

OH! I would LOVE to come to Australia!!!! I have a good girlfriend in Melbourne! I'd LOVE to see her again! Ok....I'll be right over!

I even know a little about internal combustion engines! I once took Auto-tech classes at Henry Ford Community College! I rebuilt an engine...and it started! At one time, I could take apart and put together any carburetor you could put in front of me....and not have any parts left. lol

'14-'18aviationcollector · 1 October 2009, 12:44 AM

Fantastic Maureen!

I will book a flight for you!

It just happens that I have friends near Melbourne too who are into building replicas and re building engines. They have an original 110 HP le Rhone and they did have an 80 HP le Rhone but they sold it. They are having parts built for the 110 HP le Rhone, and I am going to get involved in making these parts too.

When should I make the booking for?

Maureen Dig Aire · 1 October 2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by '14-'18aviationcollector

Fantastic Maureen!

I will book a flight for you!

It just happens that I have friends near Melbourne too who are into building replicas and re building engines. They have an original 110 HP le Rhone and they did have an 80 HP le Rhone but they sold it. They are having parts built for the 110 HP le Rhone, and I am going to get involved in making these parts too.

When should I make the booking for?

Well, lessee.....my data entry (2nd job) will probably be done for the month next week...soooo.....I have Saturday off that week....soooooo......I'll get back to ya.

grover · 1 October 2009, 10:15 PM

my wish is mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I know all the info I can get on the Fokker Dr1 so I can finish my 1/6 R/C scale model off and start a 1/6 Pfalz DXV and a 1/6 Albatros DVa .

O yes no more wars just peace

'14-'18aviationcollector · 2 October 2009, 05:47 AM

Hi Grover,

There is actually some very good research work being carried out on such aeroplanes as the Fokker Dr.1 and the Albatros D.Va these days. I am sure that someone somewhere must know something about the Pfalz D.XV but I don't have any information about it at all unfortunately.

Hi Maureen, great! I will look forward to hearing from you!

..... oh, I forgot to mention that I had written a reply stating that the airfield is nearly ready to occupy now, so I am very happy about that! The reply timed out before, and I forgot that it was not posted. Just have to build a hanger on it now and there will be a very nice space to start building! Sweet!

Cheers,

David.

Dan_San_Abbott · 21 October 2009, 05:47 PM

Hi AlbDIII1234:
The Alb.D.III serial numbers were D.1910/16 to 2309/16. The 1917 serial numbers were: D.600/17 to D.649/17 and D.750/17 to D.799/17.
The Alb.D.III 2958/16 number might be D.1958/16, however, that number is not among any of the Alb.D.III aircraft listed in Ed Ferko's "Richthofen" on page 79. Because of that, the D.1958/16 would be problematical.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

dpolglaze · 21 October 2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Smith

I quote Steve Martin:
If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace. If I had two wishes I could make this holiday season, the first would be for all the children of the world to join hands and sing in the spirit of harmony and peace. And the second would be for 30 million dollars a month to be given to me, tax-free in a Swiss bank account.

Russ,

I'm late to this thread, but when I started reading the Steve Martin quote, I was thinking Steve St. Martin, and it took about four lines before I recognized the quote. A great skit that was.

Dan