Metal Airplane Desk Lamp

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by cxgirl, Jun 25, 2016.

  1. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    It's missing its tail-mounted ailerons actually. :)
     
  2. Ladybranch

    Ladybranch Well-Known Member

    KoT, you're right. I would have bet money on it being spruce. I just learned the something new for today!

    "Originally designated HK-1 for the first aircraft built by Hughes-Kaiser, the giant was re-designated H-4 when Henry Kaiser withdrew from the project in 1944. Nevertheless, the press insisted on calling it the “Spruce Goose” despite the fact that the plane is made almost entirely of birch."
    http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/the-spruce-goose

    --- Susan
     
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  3. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I thought the square windows looked punched, not hand done and this confirms it. That they are not sharp, but are rounded over, seems to support this.
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    I am surprised they didn't deep draw the whole fuselage as one because it looks weird in two pieces. Perhaps their press wasn't big or strong enough.
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    You should be able to match and make the ailerons from this last photo. Can you do that?
     
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  5. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    Well, you could probably do that, but not everyone can say that.:joyful:
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ha!!!!
    Thank you. :)
    Well they could say that but .... ;)
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Well....I called the plane , but you found the same lamp !!
    GOOD FIND !!!!!
     
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  8. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    Yes, you certainly did.:happy:
     
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  9. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    @lauragarnet You are amazing!!! Thank-you for finding these - how on earth did you find the last one?
    Isn't there supposed to be a 'best answer' button? I'm not seeing one.
     
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  10. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    nope:)
     
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  11. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I can make it if you can give me the exact dimensions I ask for...
    :)
     
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  12. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    That is very kind of you to offer, thank-you! Let me know the measurements you need.
     
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ok. Take good straight down and side photos of the tail.
    Measure the tail height and width at the fuselage.
    Measure fuselage to the slot.
    Measure the slot opening length and the opening's vertical space.
     
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  14. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    -
    That might be enough.
    Be as accurate as possible since you probably can't make adjustments yourself when you get it.
     
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  15. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Oops. Do you see that what I wrote is separated?
     
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  16. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Yes.
    I will do this in the morning!
    Thanks again:)
     
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  17. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ok. :)
     
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  18. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Funny.....I never thought about you....making a good piece of tail ! :p

    ( must be something in the air !! ;)..)
     
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  19. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Oh my...
    ....and........HEY!
     
  20. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Hey yourself....ya big stud !!!:p

    Seriously though....I'm taking about metalwork !!! ....hehehe!!!!!
     
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