DC Tom Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 How would he make a boat with a plane? You've never heard of a flying boat, or a seaplane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) You've never heard of a flying boat, or a seaplane? Howard Hughes wanted to make one of those and it basically drove him crazy. It can be done. Stick to one or the other or you'll end up with two foot fingernails. Edited July 7, 2014 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Howard Hughes wanted to make one of those and it basically drove him crazy. It can be done. Stick to one or the other or you'll end up with two foot fingernails. No, Hughes wanted to make a goose out of plywood. The man was nuts before he even started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 No, Hughes wanted to make a goose out of plywood. The man was nuts before he even started. Do as you wish. Just promise me that you will inspect your own fingernails once a week and if they get over 4 inches beyond your fingertip you will call off this silly venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Spruce Goose...haha. A plane made out of wood? That's like a submarine made out of cotton. Is it true that Hughes walked around with Kleenex boxes on his feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Spruce Goose...haha. A plane made out of wood? That's like a submarine made out of cotton. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Mosquito Is it true that Hughes walked around with Kleenex boxes on his feet? It's called recycling. Man was ahead of his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Is it true that Hughes walked around with Kleenex boxes on his feet? It's called recycling. Man was ahead of his time. Also... here's a picture of the damage done, doesn't look bad to me. Guy got lucky. (Linking the image rather than posting it because it might be graphic? I can't tell so I'm erring on the side of caution): https://twitter.com/carleydryden/status/485893330631278593/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (Linking the image rather than posting it because it might be graphic? I can't tell so I'm erring on the side of caution): https://twitter.com/...1278593/photo/1 That's just a scratch. I've hurt myself worse typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 That's just a scratch. I've hurt myself worse typing. Yeah, if that shark was really a 7 footer, it could have done way worse. At least I would think it could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Reports are the shark had Skittles and iced tea. So the swimmer was standing his ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 So the swimmer was standing his ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 http://www.makomanianj.com/ Weigh-In Photos page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Spruce Goose...haha. A plane made out of wood? That's like a submarine made out of cotton. Is it true that Hughes walked around with Kleenex boxes on his feet? Shirley, you jest. Wood to Metal Evolution of Airplanes Caught in California waters... world record Mako http://youtu.be/qiP7ATp04J8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Shirley, you jest. Wood to Metal Evolution of Airplanes Caught in California waters... world record Mako http://youtu.be/qiP7ATp04J8 Wow! That Mako is gigantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Howard Hughes wanted to make one of those and it basically drove him crazy. It can be done. Stick to one or the other or you'll end up with two foot fingernails. IIRC its called the Spruce Goose did I miss the sarcasm? why the comments on a plane made of wood? Ancient to modern times, boats were made of wood and have survived many 100's to 1000's of years, and the first planes were all made out of wood and canvas. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 IIRC its called the Spruce Goose did I miss the sarcasm? why the comments on a plane made of wood? Ancient to modern times, boats were made of wood and have survived many 100's to 1000's of years, and the first planes were all made out of wood and canvas. http://en.wikipedia....of_oldest_ships Powered by eight R-4360 Wasp Majors. 4-row, 28-cylinder air-cooled radial engines. With 3000 horsepower each. And a reputation for in-flight fires. Just what you want eight of on a wooden plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Powered by eight R-4360 Wasp Majors. 4-row, 28-cylinder air-cooled radial engines. With 3000 horsepower each. And a reputation for in-flight fires. Just what you want eight of on a wooden plane. Zeplin anyone? is that different than having a smoking lounge on the Hindenburg ? http://www.airships.net/hindenburg-smoking-room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 why the comments on a plane made of wood? Ancient to modern times, boats were made of wood and have survived many 100's to 1000's of years, and the first planes were all made out of wood and canvas. Two words: Knute Rockne With gov't intervention/regulation, the faster they got away from wood, the safer planes became. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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