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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 8, 2011 22:02:12 GMT 12
That looks awesome Gavin. The Yak looks to have a long way to go though.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Apr 8, 2011 22:08:05 GMT 12
The Yak is fully painted but has been covered up until the airshow.
The guys are doing a great job and you will be impressed by the striking colour scheme.
It is progressing well but it will be very tight by the looks of it, in saying that I am not the best judge in terms of restoration progress but it is looking great.
Plenty of long hours going in at Omaka right now thats for sure, and I am sure you will all join me in wishing the team at JEM all the best.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 8, 2011 23:16:04 GMT 12
I already did wish the JEM crew the best of luck a few pages back, but I'll say it again. Will Arthur Dovey have his Yak 3 at the show too? The sight of two together would be a first for a NZ show wouldn't it? It would be awesome seeing them with the FW190 in the air.
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Apr 9, 2011 12:02:52 GMT 12
Cant wait ;D
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 10, 2011 8:54:22 GMT 12
It has been an awesome week, and I haven't even been flying. Watching this FW-190 come out of the container and seeing it now being assembled is quite amazing, almost unbelieveable especially as it is only five minutes down the road. I don't seem to miss the La-9 so much anymore  This shot was taken today at Beer O Clock  Beer? There's no time for beer or standing around!! Just kidding! Good on ya team, make us proud! :-) |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 10, 2011 9:28:18 GMT 12
By the way, didi anyone hear the radio interview with Graham Orphan on Friday? He revealed there wll be a full-size replica of a German WW2 V2 rocket, complete with "tracks" and tug at the show. And 'operational'!! And under attack by Allied fighters :-)
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Post by baz62 on Apr 10, 2011 11:12:25 GMT 12
And I've seen it! Its going to look impressive, pity no Mosquito to attack it!
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Post by allok on Apr 10, 2011 11:33:19 GMT 12
Is that the one that Dave Lochead is working on?
There are photos of in here somewhere...
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Post by joesmith on Apr 10, 2011 12:04:08 GMT 12
And I've seen it! Its going to look impressive, pity no Mosquito to attack it! May be the Tomahawk can take it out |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2011 14:42:51 GMT 12
As there is clearly a couple of guys working under the FW190 unader the centre section, it must just be the onlookers who cracked a beer while they watched the work going on. ;D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2011 15:24:20 GMT 12
A message just through from Graham Orphan regarding the V-2 rocket is interesting. He says he had some concerns about the V-2 project as it is the most ambitious prop they've ever worked on. This is the team that previously built a Horsa, a Stuka, the Eiffel Tower and much more in the way of props!!
He says, "The bottom line is, this thing is AMAZING. If all goes to plan, visitors will be left with their jaws on the floor. The engineering behind the trailer is the key to it, and this has been really well done. I would have sworn this was a genuine Meillerwaggon. The rocket itself is very impressive too - and HUGE. I can guarantee all visitors will be greatly impressed, especially if everything works as per the plan, but an important message will be
WHATEVER YOU DO, MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT MISS THE SUNDAY SHOW!"
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Apr 10, 2011 16:48:41 GMT 12
I can imagine the headlines already...LAUNCHING FAILS, MILLION DOLLAR PLANE DESTROYED, PILOT ASHAMED...but seriously, I can't wait ;D
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Apr 10, 2011 16:48:45 GMT 12
They're gonna kill it, or fly it!!!!!! ;-) BTW are there any arrangements for forum members to meet at the show? It would be good to meet some.
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Apr 10, 2011 16:50:51 GMT 12
I was thinking the same thing, I don't go in the gold pass stand.
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 10, 2011 17:22:12 GMT 12
They're gonna kill it, or fly it!!!!!! ;-) BTW are there any arrangements for forum members to meet at the show? It would be good to meet some. Amble along to the Marlborough Aero Club building after flying ends. |
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Apr 10, 2011 17:40:07 GMT 12
Alas, I can probably not come as I am only 13. I'll see though.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2011 17:41:33 GMT 12
Yes, as mentioned previously in this thread the forum members always meet up at the Marlborough Aero Club clubrooms bar right after each day's flying, on all three days. They have cheap beers and a great bbq there which is always worth it after a long day in the sun watchng planes.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Apr 10, 2011 19:10:49 GMT 12
As there is clearly a couple of guys working under the FW190 unader the centre section, it must just be the onlookers who cracked a beer while they watched the work going on. ;D Don't worry Dave it was well and truly beer time when the photo was taken  Here is another taken just today with fighters from both wars. The V-2 is really impressive and boy is it BIG, so yes make sure you are there on the Sunday.  |
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Apr 10, 2011 19:12:04 GMT 12
That is a fine looking machine.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2011 20:47:39 GMT 12
Jasper you'll be fine at the clubrooms so long as you don't start swigging pints. Quite a few families tend to rock up there.
Great shot there Gavin, the Triplane looks tiny next to the Flug Werke 190.
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