Pub Trivia - AKA things that may be beyond the scope of Moorey’s knowledge

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

All of them?

What material was used to build Howard Hughes H4 aircraft?

H4... Treated Pine.

No need to get up, I'll see myself out.

 

[moorey]

Is it a serious Q? I know it was wood, or was there a joke attached?

 

[PINT of Stella. mate!]

Down

 

[PINT of Stella. mate!]

Down

Which is why it never managed to take off properly. They should have used ‘up’

 

[The Duckmeister]

Is it a serious Q? I know it was wood, or was there a joke attached?

Not so much a joke, but irony. Despite its common nickname, it wasn't built with spruce. (I done gloogles, so I's out of this one).

 

[fatboyonabike]

I thought Douglas Fir, quite often was used for timber airframes and boats....But alas I twas wrong too!
I peeked at the wiki too...good luck

 

[Dales Cannon]

It wasn't a question for this! Werented my turn. Oh I give up.

 

[LPG]

fir

Balsa Wood, like the toy planes we played with as a kid?

 

[moorey]

Gopher wood. Like Jebus ark.

 

[Slow moe]

Matchsticks and duct tape

 

[PINT of Stella. mate!]

Edward Woodward

 

[fatboyonabike]

I can't believe it's not wood!

 

[pink poodle]

Used socks? For a stiff frame.

 

[smitho]

Not sure of the specific tree, but wasn’t it made out of plywood?


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[fatboyonabike]

Not sure of the specific tree, but wasn’t it made out of plywood?


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from my googling, you appears to be correct

 

[moorey]

from my googling, you appears to be correct

So it does. Laminated birch specifically.

 

[fatboyonabike]

quick games a good game
If the answer is correct and can be verified , but the person whom posted the question is not online, can we get a Mod to make the call to move on?

 

[moorey]

quick games a good game
If the answer is correct and can be verified , but the person whom posted the question is not online, can we get a Mod to make the call to move on?

It’s why this thread always dies after a week….

 

[fatboyonabike]

It’s why this thread always dies after a week….

hence why I am putting this forward.
doesn't even need to be a Mod to make the call, if the general consensus rules in favor , move on and keep it rolling

 

[HamboCairns]

hence why I am putting this forward.
doesn't even need to be a Mod to make the call, if the general consensus rules in favor , move on and keep it rolling

Correct - your turn