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by Dangermouse
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:36 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Technical Talk
Replies: 915
Views: 1016890

Re: Technical Talk

I also can't help thinking that more birds are converted into exploding clouds of feathers by road, rail and air traffic daily than K7 has probably flattened in her entire life. It's interesting to see the wacky ideas the greenies will dream up and use to try to block something. Often seems to be an...
by Dangermouse
Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Across The Lake
Replies: 146
Views: 200929

Re: Across The Lake

It occurs to me that this would be a good project for someone with very deep pockets to take on (as in Google depth).

Publish and challenge anyone who claims that they hold the rights to prove it!
by Dangermouse
Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1
Replies: 151
Views: 188882

Re: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1

I'm told that the other rumour doing the rounds is that Renault might want to buy an existing team and go back into the sport as a works outfit. STR have apparently been mentioned as a possible candidate, presumably as they're doing more impressive things with the engines than Red Bull are at the mo...
by Dangermouse
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:05 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: 14th Lift Anniversary
Replies: 16
Views: 26895

Re: 14th Lift Anniversary

I think there's a difference between seeing someone else at the wheel while you're still around and saying "If it all goes horribly wrong, I want the team to carry on without me". It distinctly sounds as if DMC had the latter in mind. The closest I've come was running the lighting desk for...
by Dangermouse
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: The Barracuda Project
Replies: 218
Views: 252853

Re: The Barracuda Project

I'm not sure how that forum measures the length of time a member has been, well, a member, but if they've only appeared recently and only posted on that thread then it's certainly interesting...
by Dangermouse
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: The Barracuda Project
Replies: 218
Views: 252853

Re: The Barracuda Project

Best place to read about what's been going on is on the forum of FlyPast magazine- this link takes you to the right page and then you need to scroll down and go from post No.229 onwards. http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?90905-Fairey-Barracuda-DP872/page8 Interesting to see someone with...
by Dangermouse
Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1
Replies: 151
Views: 188882

Re: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1

I had a similar thought while watching Jeremy Irons buzzing around in some of Graham Hill's old cars on TV. That was probably the last time at which a skilled fabricator could stand a chance of building a competitive chassis from scratch. You can look at them and understand what's going on with some...
by Dangermouse
Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:27 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1
Replies: 151
Views: 188882

Re: Michael Schumacher/Formula 1

While I hate to say it I strongly suspect you're on the money there. It has been a year now, and I can't help thinking that if he was making progress we'd be hearing about it - if he was sitting up and talking, or somehow communicating with the world (eye blinks or finger movement or whatever) then ...
by Dangermouse
Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Richie's Little Tank
Replies: 279
Views: 279885

Re: Richie's Little Tank

I believe Bovington are currently using a replica built for "War Horse" in their demonstrations, as by doing so they reduce the wear on the original WW1 tanks amongst their collection? I've been to the Musee des Blindes at Saumur a couple of times. Their policy is to restore everything the...
by Dangermouse
Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: Bluebird Rebuild
Topic: Richie's Little Tank
Replies: 279
Views: 279885

Re: Richie's Little Tank

This looks even more brilliant with every new photo. Must be an absolute hoot to drive on the road too, I bet it wakes the terminally dopey up when they see/hear that rattling towards them! Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but how hard is it to come by new tracks? I'm guessing they must w...