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Wurger · Nov 25, 2012

Ecky-Thump... an interesting expression....

Airframes · Nov 25, 2012

It's really 'ecky Thump, abbreviated from Hecky Thump. Far as I know, it originated in Yorkshire, or East Lancashire, over a century ago, has no direct meaning, apart from an expression of surprise, or admiration or approval. Rather like Bill's 'Good Lord', and substituted by the God-fearing, Presbetyrian working class, so as to avoid blasphemy and swear words. The word 'Heck', for example, is a substitute for 'Hell', once seen as strong language, even up until the 1960s. Similar to 'Flippin' or 'Flipping', replacing a rather strong word beginning with 'F', or the American 'Shoot', replacing sh*t, and so on.
It's an expression rarely used today though - how times have changed!

Vic Balshaw · Nov 25, 2012

Many, many thanks for the nice words folks. The machine is finished, I just have to get into the shed and give it a protective spray, it was far too hot yesterday (40C+0 in the shade), hope to get that sorted this morning. Then will take some pictures.

Airframes said:
It's really 'ecky Thump, abbreviated from Hecky Thump. Far as I know, it originated in Yorkshire, or East Lancashire, over a century ago, has no direct meaning, apart from an expression of surprise, or admiration or approval. Rather like Bill's 'Good Lord', and substituted by the God-fearing, Presbetyrian working class, so as to avoid blasphemy and swear words. The word 'Heck', for example, is a substitute for 'Hell', once seen as strong language, even up until the 1960s. Similar to 'Flippin' or 'Flipping', replacing a rather strong word beginning with 'F', or the American 'Shoot', replacing sh*t, and so on.
It's an expression rarely used today though - how times have changed!

T'was mot lost on I me ole mucker!

Vic Balshaw · Nov 25, 2012

I took these pics thinking she was all done and dusted, then realised that I've still to add the pilots windscreen and the Flight Commanders tail flag………………..Oh well it will be done but in the meantime here are some views of the almost finished SE.5a.

N4521U · Nov 25, 2012

Now that really does look the biz!

meatloaf109 · Nov 25, 2012

Yep, friggin' wow!

Wayne Little · Nov 26, 2012

Awesome work Vic!

tigerdriver · Nov 26, 2012

that really does look good

Crimea_River · Nov 26, 2012

Agree with all.

ccheese · Nov 26, 2012

Really great, Vic. Well done, Mate !!

Charles

Rogi · Nov 26, 2012

Awesome, We all love the rigging on this one

Gnomey · Nov 26, 2012

Lovely work so far Vic!

rochie · Nov 27, 2012

amazing Vic, that spinner looks great as well

Wayne Little · Nov 27, 2012

certainly worth another look!

Airframes · Nov 27, 2012

That's a real beaut Vic, great work. Can't get used to seeing a spinner on an SE5a though!

Wurger · Nov 27, 2012

Smashing work Vic.

Terry,

Thank you for the explanation above. I copied that my friend.

Airframes · Nov 27, 2012

You're welcome my friend. I can see it now - any traffic entering your control zone which is not quite right will be greeted with an 'Ecky Thump!' - in Polish!!

A4K · Nov 28, 2012

Echo Terry's comment on the spinner (Ecky thump! ), but SUPERB work Vic... just magic!

N4521U · Nov 28, 2012

Vic Balshaw said:
Edit: Posted to wrong thread.

Silly bugger

Vic Balshaw · Nov 28, 2012

Possibly……………but also burbling partner !!.......................to many interruptions!!

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