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Seagulls are a lot like pigeons, wherever there are people. They scavenge viciously for crumbs and especially bits of fried potato.
The Seagullible is a remote-controlled model seagull that apparently has a small fish in its bill and a few tricks up its sleeve.
When you're next at the seaside
having a picnic lunch you release your Seagullible and enjoy your meal in peace or enjoy watching it lead a whole flock of real seagulls around in a wild... err, seagull chase, periodically firing a sardine out of its backside so as to maintain their attention.
Yes, I see it as a flying device. As for speed, it may require a small jet engine if the usual micro two-stroke and model aeroplane setup isn't fast enough. [links]
RO-Jet model aircraft info
http://www.rojets.com/
About halfway down the page [UnaBubba, Sep 13 2009]
Jetline (Jetcat Turbines)
http://www.jetlinemodels.co.uk/
Everything you need to know about model jet aircraft. [UnaBubba, Sep 13 2009]
Grilled sardines
http://thaifood.abo...grilledsardines.htm
[UnaBubba, Sep 15 2009]
Bird Strike
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_strike
The majority of bird strikes (65%) cause little damage to the aircraft but result in a great number of bird fatalities. [jellydoughnut, Sep 18 2009]
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Fantastic idea. It's gonna have to be pretty fast to outrun the
seagulls though. Do you see this invention flying as well? |
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Beagulls are similar - could this be adapted? |
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Just get a remote controlled plane, and buzz the buzzards. Even
more fun, just as effective, and doesn't require you to spend
money on bait. |
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True, [21Q]. I just like the idea of seeing a "seagull" discharging small fish from its arse (like "chaff") while being pestered by an aggressive flock of real seagulls. |
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Yes, I see it as a flying device. As for speed, it may require a small jet engine if the usual micro two-stroke and model aeroplane setup isn't fast enough. |
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Well shit, when you say it like that... [+] |
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I want one. The jet version though, just imagine! |
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I'm afraid the jet version might set the odd seagull alight, if they follow too closely. |
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It might also cook the sardines. |
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Are there other models ? I fancy a seagullible that performs acts of herring-do. |
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I don't see any impediment to that. |
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We could easily produce:
The Stool Pigeon... Spies on pigeons and reports their movements to the relevant authorities.
Your Goose Is Cooked... Keeps track of all of the members of the flock, to prevent sneak attacks.
The Cockatoo... Maintains a sentinel watching brief on marauding bands of large, intelligent birds.
The Stork... Recommended for local deliveries of all sorts of bundles, including joy.
The Parrot... Dutifully records and plays back everything it hears.
The Raven... Alas, this model has been permamanently discontinued. |
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I like seagulls, although I'll confess that I'm not so sure about the ones that practice their tap-dancing routine on my roof every morning, so it's the left-overs from a seagull dinner party from me I'm afraid! |
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What, you don't like the fact that I provide an opportunity for them to get a bit of exercise and a free feed? What sort of monster are you, [DrBob]? |
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...potential for birdstrike is a...downside? |
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Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. |
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