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Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 14 Dec 2020, 02:37
by Airspeed
Another single image, nothing hidden except the markings.
As usual, PM submissions please.

Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 14 Dec 2020, 10:49
by Airspeed
Two suggestions that this is a Boeing 247.
It is not a Boeing at all, folks.
I guess it was thought of at the time, as the fashionable shape for the front of an aeroplane.
That should save some wasted time.

Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 14 Dec 2020, 11:44
by Tomliner
My first thought was a 247 but the fin is the wrong shape and has different engine cowls. Hmmm EricT

Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 14 Dec 2020, 21:18
by blanston12
This one has me stumped, initially it looks a bit like a Lockheed 14 but the tail and gear is wrong
Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 14 Dec 2020, 22:56
by Dev One
I'm stumped too, almost a DC2 copy but rudder horn balance different as are the undercart legs. It looks as if it has the Jack Northrop wing design, but its not listed as being his. Bulged rocker blisters - possibly European influence?
Please put us out of our misery...... Keith:S
Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 15 Dec 2020, 01:47
by Airspeed
Once again, thanks to the brave and dedicated Members who had a crack at this one.
We have a single correct answer, from Pete Motormouse.
As I had posted elimination of all Boeings, which Pete may or may not have read, I have to go with gold.
Well done, Pete
Pete...

And now, with the three veils lifted:

Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 15 Dec 2020, 02:17
by Airspeed
Just smudged some identifying paintwork.
A bit of light relief after the Nakajima

Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 15 Dec 2020, 08:00
by blanston12
Humm, the landing gear had me stumped, here is a pic of a real one.
Note how the struts on the landing gear go the other way, but the nose and tail fit so fair enough.
Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 15 Dec 2020, 09:03
by Motormouse
Tailwheel is also wrong in the profile picture too, which had me for a while, once I disregarded the landing gears as 'artist's errors ' it was a matter of finding DC2 copies.
Ttfn
Pete
Re: Bitzer project
Posted: 15 Dec 2020, 09:39
by 511Flyer
From your picture Mike, I would never have got that. Undercarriage all wrong, and engine cowlings also.
It looks to be a compendium of several aircraft.
