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Post by longforgan on Nov 3, 2012 12:35:11 GMT 12
this is the painting finished. I have added also a close up of the cat. The painting has been done for Ron Ward here in Napier who asked if I would do it for the Catalina Preservation Society so they could auction the painting to raise funds. It is 950mmx750mm oil on canvas so it is not a small painting. The last time I did a painting for auction (for the Napier ATC) it raised over $3,000 for them. it was of the 485 squadron of two spitfire IX's taking off in France. I will be giving the painting to Ron in the next couple of weeks after it has had a chance to dry. I hope there is someone out there that likes it that has deep pockets so the money can go to help restore the cat.
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Post by longforgan on Oct 31, 2012 18:22:03 GMT 12
I am coming to the end of this painting of a RNZAF catalina in the Pacific rescuing a Dauntless crew. Be interested in your comments. Still the fine details to put in.
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Post by longforgan on Oct 13, 2012 21:58:18 GMT 12
Faminz As you know I have been commissioned to do a Catalina painting and for an ex RNZAF Catalina crew member. This is what he has said about the inflatable regarding the colour he wants me to paint it. "We had greenish yellow shark repellant in our dinghies" I hope this helps
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Post by longforgan on Oct 8, 2012 22:32:08 GMT 12
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Post by longforgan on Oct 4, 2012 20:35:15 GMT 12
was not happy with the foreground so have changed it and altered the crew a bit
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Post by longforgan on Sept 30, 2012 19:38:49 GMT 12
All great photos wish I had been there. Just keep the photos coming.
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Post by longforgan on Sept 18, 2012 22:34:27 GMT 12
many thanks for this I can now put them on the painting. Cheers Don
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Post by longforgan on Sept 17, 2012 23:20:33 GMT 12
this is the finished painting for the back of the book. Please comment.
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Post by longforgan on Sept 17, 2012 21:08:18 GMT 12
In the painting I am doing for the 489 squadron book I am depicting the two main aircraft as P6-X and P6-L where would I find their serial numbers that are at the tail of the aircraft? Help PLEASE
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Post by longforgan on Sept 8, 2012 21:24:25 GMT 12
start the painting again this is where I'm up to with it. Have about three or four days on the aircraft to do with a little more playing with the background.
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Post by longforgan on Aug 27, 2012 21:26:37 GMT 12
Just to let you all know I am progressing with the book and I am creating contacts all the time and getting some good information. I am also doing a couple of painting for the covers. The one shown will be on the back cover as the one on the front will be of Hampdens attaching a ship. This one I have started with the background and have placed photos of the beaufighter into the position I will finally have them. They are exiting the Sogne fjord after attacking shipping in April 1945. Would still love to hear of any contacts that can help me with the book.
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Post by longforgan on Jul 22, 2012 20:43:11 GMT 12
The photo shown is of I think 489 squadron as it was taken from Arthur (chum) Colletts photo album who was with the 489 from the beginning till they got the beaufighters.. Can any shed any light on it please
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Post by longforgan on Jun 21, 2012 23:45:42 GMT 12
in the fighter/fighter bombers the escape hatch was above the pilots head. The bomber version was through the door in the bottom I think.
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Post by longforgan on Jun 21, 2012 23:36:16 GMT 12
My book on the 489 is progressing well and I have come across some great photos and information that was not put in David's book.
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Post by longforgan on Jun 20, 2012 19:34:05 GMT 12
would anyone have any photos of the following Corsairs:
5381 5394 5478 5378 5316 & 5374
These were flown by P/O Don Moore. He was with 16 Squadron.
I would like to do a painting of one of them for him.
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Post by longforgan on Jun 5, 2012 21:32:36 GMT 12
Something I am working on besides the 489 book.
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Post by longforgan on May 29, 2012 21:56:39 GMT 12
489 (nz) squadron
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Post by longforgan on May 29, 2012 21:00:21 GMT 12
I am trying to find the contacts for:
Alan Lynch and Eddie Edwards for the book I am writing. Can anyone help me. Also if you know of any else in that is connected to the Squadron.
cheers Don
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Post by longforgan on May 16, 2012 22:54:19 GMT 12
Can any one help me get a copy of "From Bunnies to Beaufighters" by Don Tinncliffe please.
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Post by longforgan on May 13, 2012 15:38:32 GMT 12
Hi Wanganui can you please contact me on my email: longforgan@xtra.co.nz
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