A340 Mystery Solved

stever · 05-19-2004, 03:32 PM

I got a confidential E-mail from my inside source, that solves the mystery.

Airbus did this as a favor to Dragon!!!

Everyone knows the two have a very close working relationship.

Well, Dragon screwed up and built 2,000 A340 models where:
A) They accidentally left off the center gear. (They were trying to correct their A330-200 models, but got confused.)
B) They accidentally glued an A380 engine in the No. 2 slot.

Anyway, they convinced Airbus to test fly a plane in this configuration, so they can sell their models and say they are accurate! (Model should be announced in June/July)

Airbus agreed to this, to make up for what happened last week, when they accidentally sent Dragon pictures of the raw metal (factory green) SAS A330 and Dragon went ahead and made the models that way. See:

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...threadid=38803

marvin101001 · 05-19-2004, 04:00 PM

LMAO!!
..Oooooooooo... Kewl!!!! I might hafa get me one of 'dem tings!!

Kozmania · 05-19-2004, 04:07 PM

O

OL

Now,... When is Boeing gonna build the "needle nose" Dragon 777?

1:400 Man · 05-19-2004, 04:20 PM

HAHA, Truth is they were testing the engine like Boeing did with the original B747. Also the A340 can have its centre gear locked in the up position, but unlike the DC 10 on the A340 its done by Maintenance so if they have the gear up they can't have as much wieght and it becomes a 4 engine A330 basically.

marvin101001 · 05-19-2004, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1:400 Man
HAHA, Truth is they were testing the engine like Boeing did with the original B747. Also the A340 can have its centre gear locked in the up position, but unlike the DC 10 on the A340 its done by Maintenance so if they have the gear up they can't have as much wieght and it becomes a 4 engine A330 basically.

yea, that was already discussed on another thread..

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...threadid=38868

But I like this answer better!!

R. Minor · 05-19-2004, 04:56 PM

Don't forget to pre-order your copy topday. While supplies last...

05-19-2004, 03:32 PM	#1
stever Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: co Age: 49 Posts: 366	A340 Mystery Solved I got a confidential E-mail from my inside source, that solves the mystery. Airbus did this as a favor to Dragon!!! Everyone knows the two have a very close working relationship. Well, Dragon screwed up and built 2,000 A340 models where: A) They accidentally left off the center gear. (They were trying to correct their A330-200 models, but got confused.) B) They accidentally glued an A380 engine in the No. 2 slot. Anyway, they convinced Airbus to test fly a plane in this configuration, so they can sell their models and say they are accurate! (Model should be announced in June/July) Airbus agreed to this, to make up for what happened last week, when they accidentally sent Dragon pictures of the raw metal (factory green) SAS A330 and Dragon went ahead and made the models that way. See: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...threadid=38803 __________________ -The Stever My wish list: Garuda DC 10 United DC 8-73

05-19-2004, 04:00 PM	#2
marvin101001 Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 38 Posts: 495	LMAO!! ..Oooooooooo... Kewl!!!! I might hafa get me one of 'dem tings!! __________________ Wanted: -FedEx 727-100 -FedEx A300 -FedEx F-27(Please Andrew!! ) My Collection List!! Pics of my Collection!!

05-19-2004, 04:07 PM	#3
Kozmania Retro "West Coaster" Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 402	HAHAHAHAHAHAHA OOL Now,... When is Boeing gonna build the "needle nose" Dragon 777? __________________ Switching to departure - Good day... Kozmania Aircraft at the "Casa de Koz" http://www.wings900.com/modeldatabas...ic.php?id=2871

05-19-2004, 04:20 PM	#4
1:400 Man Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: White Rock Age: 27 Posts: 162	HAHA, Truth is they were testing the engine like Boeing did with the original B747. Also the A340 can have its centre gear locked in the up position, but unlike the DC 10 on the A340 its done by Maintenance so if they have the gear up they can't have as much wieght and it becomes a 4 engine A330 basically. __________________ We need more Air Canada Models. How Bout an Air Canada B777-200LR and when the B787 model is done, an Air Canada B787. Also how bout a Air Canada B767-200 New Colours and Polished Metal Schemes. How Bout a Air Canada B737-200 Drink Beer

05-19-2004, 04:56 PM	#6
R. Minor Mr. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Age: 35 Posts: 4,426	Don't forget to pre-order your copy topday. While supplies last... __________________ Ron ~ MCO Fly Airbus Jets...

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