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Elementary ,dear Watson :I had it in my files ,from an old "Aviasport" : as I said ,it is not a common design .
.not easy to forget it ...
And now ,another flying boat
Cheers
Richard
Elementary ,dear Watson :I had it in my files ,from an old "Aviasport" : as I said ,it is not a common design .
.not easy to forget it ...And now ,another flying boat
Cheers
Richard
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I think you were correct the first time RR; although I can't find a designation for it, this looks pretty conclusive!
shin meiwa | self defence | light amphibian | 1979 | 4381 | Flight Archive
shin meiwa | self defence | light amphibian | 1979 | 4381 | Flight Archive
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On the other hand; there are detail differences on close inspection! Unlike Bradenav's drawings, the tip floats appear to be fixed on the "flight" photo, the deflector on the nose looks bigger too, as it would surely show up on the plan view if it were that wide and there's a window missing, but it is only a model.
Here's a later plan showing more differences to the trailing edge/nacelle contour, so maybe keep looking? I'm off line now 'til tomorrow lunchtime. Good luck!
1980 | 0164 | Flight Archive
Here's a later plan showing more differences to the trailing edge/nacelle contour, so maybe keep looking? I'm off line now 'til tomorrow lunchtime. Good luck!
1980 | 0164 | Flight Archive
Last edited by SincoTC; 8th Dec 2009 at 18:09. Reason: another drawing
Good evening gentlemen.
As a retired military officer I insist on discipline and etiquette.
Graeme has not yet confirmed the challenge, and therefore no posts are valid.
Perhaps it's time that we all list thread rules.
Sorry guys.....
I think I'll sign off the thread for a while whilst you all sort this out.
Bye Bye for now..........
As a retired military officer I insist on discipline and etiquette.
Graeme has not yet confirmed the challenge, and therefore no posts are valid.
Perhaps it's time that we all list thread rules.
Sorry guys.....
I think I'll sign off the thread for a while whilst you all sort this out.
Bye Bye for now..........
Seaplane ,canard , delta ,low wing:it's the uncommon Van Dine Merganser (1982 )
I thought it would have lasted longer! Maybe you can answer me this; did it ever fly? I don't think it did. Lots of shots "skimming" along water but none airborne.
Yours...
I insist on discipline and etiquette.
Of course if you have moved on and are all wrong, then I'm just going to drag all your asses back! lol.
So who has control?
So I can't tell, did he identify Richards 3-view?
abeit they are described as "short hops"
Mate, at this precise moment, you're the only one with a 'green light' on! If you can determine IF I've solved it, then it's open house for me. Got Chrissy shopping with my wife today....
EDIT; Just read your post above. I'm butting out and leaving it with you!
Cheers,
Graeme
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The full answer was Shin Meiwa Light Amphibian ( LA ).
Another source says Shin Meiwa " SS-X "
Sinco should have the control ,don't he ?
About the Merganser : I don't know more ...
Cheers
Good night/day
Richard
Another source says Shin Meiwa " SS-X "
Sinco should have the control ,don't he ?
About the Merganser : I don't know more ...
Cheers
Good night/day
Richard
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I think it should go open house boys. The Shin Miewa, if you read my post, was just a comment and a "by the way" but I clearly say that we should wait for Noyade. Night night... RR