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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 9, 2012 20:39:12 GMT 12
Aeromedia (Peter Mac) is rebuilding the cockpit section of former RNZAF Douglas C-47 Dakota NZ3503 which in WWII as part of No. 40 Squadron RNZAF wore a distinctive nose art, as seen here:  Although it is being returned to wartime congiguration and colour scheme Peter's not sure if he wants to complete the restoration by adding the nose art back to the cockpit. So we're having a poll to see what the members out there think he should do. Please cast your votes and post any opinions or other info that may help. |
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Post by TS on Dec 9, 2012 20:49:14 GMT 12
Hi I reckon with the nose art on it depicts what all C 47's did so well during the war. Doing almost anything to get the job done. Look at it as a tribute to all C 47's.?? Cheers
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Post by ZacYates on Dec 9, 2012 20:50:32 GMT 12
Voted. Good on you for starting the poll, Dave :-)
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Post by Mustang51 on Dec 11, 2012 8:44:48 GMT 12
I can understand why Pete may not wish to have the nose art on there as it may look too large on just the cockpit section alone but would look "scale" on the entire aircraft. Nevertheless, if it is applicable to the aircraft then I think it should go back on. A pic board showing the restoration shall no doubt accompany the completed cockpit around the shows and if it has a copy of that colour pic then people can see that it is original to the machine.......My vote is to have it repainted exactly how it was.
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Post by TS on Dec 11, 2012 9:37:40 GMT 12
Would it be acceptable to do the nose art say 3/4 the size as then this might not be so over powering? Since it is only a cockpit, I know thats not technically correct but to the eye it might be more pleasing? Still like the idea of it on though..... just my 2 cents worth thats all.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 11, 2012 10:23:26 GMT 12
Ando, that "colour pic" is not real. I did a quick 20-minute photoshop treatment on the same photo that Peter posted. Sorry.
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Post by Mustang51 on Dec 11, 2012 13:39:42 GMT 12
Dave, To think that such wickedness could be. Next you'll be telling me that Hitler's diaries were forgeries ! Anyway......... it looked good !
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 11, 2012 16:27:46 GMT 12
Haha, I thought I'd done such a bad job it was obviously colourised, so thanks!
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Post by Mustang51 on Dec 17, 2012 9:49:53 GMT 12
Folks,
An announcement ! Have just received a signal from aeromedia aka Pete McQ that his son Jason and wife Amy have just been delivered of their son Charlie....... now there is another in line for inheritance of the restored C-37 cockpit ! Dave, you should sign Charlie up now to Wings. Perhaps under the sobriquet Curtiss McQ. Congratulations to Jas, Amy, Pete and Larraine !
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 17, 2012 18:47:07 GMT 12
Much congratulations to Jason and Amy, and to grandad Peter!
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Post by aeromedia on Dec 17, 2012 20:06:14 GMT 12
Thanks guys. Sincerely appreciated.
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