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Post by smashdc3 on Dec 12, 2022 10:28:52 GMT 12
A couple more photos  BKD at Gisborne 14/2/82  BBJ doing a display at an airshow in Gisborne March 1986 |
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Post by smashdc3 on Dec 12, 2022 10:32:58 GMT 12
New to this forum. My friend is the current of a bar in Gisborne called Smash Palace and this is the resting place of DC3 ZK-BKD. I'm trying to compile a history video for this aircraft. I see quite a few photos here and I'm wondering if the owners of these photos would be prepared to share them.
All help greatly appreciated.
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Post by Antonio on Dec 12, 2022 12:45:04 GMT 12
I think Iceland had one topdressing Dak? Seen footage of it on Youtube. Someone asked if NZ was the only country that had them. Yes they did and the hopper was from New Zealand new. Found this link: www.ruudleeuw.com/iceland07.htm Now registered TF-NPK - rather appropriate  "While this DC-3 is flown by the Icelandic DC-3 Friends, it is still owned by the Government of Iceland. It remains in the configuration of its previous occupation: sprayer of fertilizer for the Soil Conservation Service, fighting the rampant surface erosion on this island.
Icelandair donated TF-ISH to Landgraedsla ríkisins (The State Soil Conservation Service) in 1972. It was converted for top-dressing based on the New Zealand model and re-registered."
TF-NPK is still registered in the ownership of Landgraedsla ríkisins, however the operator is officially the Icelandic DC-3 Friends." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2022 13:53:53 GMT 12
Now registered TF-NPK - rather appropriate I think I'm being a bit dense - why is that appropriate? I read Ruud's entry on the aircraft and can't connect these dots. |
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Post by delticman on Dec 12, 2022 14:09:48 GMT 12
nitrogen
The hopper for this aircraft was a New Fieldair one. The aircraft was used for aerial topdressing and seeding.....not, spraying.
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Post by Antonio on Dec 12, 2022 15:21:23 GMT 12
Now registered TF-NPK - rather appropriate I think I'm being a bit dense - why is that appropriate? I read Ruud's entry on the aircraft and can't connect these dots. NPK: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) main constituents of fertilizer. I added the details and photos because of the Kiwi connection regarding the hopper. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Dec 12, 2022 23:21:32 GMT 12
New to this forum. My friend is the current of a bar in Gisborne called Smash Palace and this is the resting place of DC3 ZK-BKD. I'm trying to compile a history video for this aircraft. I see quite a few photos here and I'm wondering if the owners of these photos would be prepared to share them. All help greatly appreciated. PM me |
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Post by planewriting on Dec 13, 2022 11:21:27 GMT 12
I think I'm being a bit dense - why is that appropriate? I read Ruud's entry on the aircraft and can't connect these dots. NPK: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) main constituents of fertilizer. I added the details and photos because of the Kiwi connection regarding the hopper. Was that the reason NPK: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) were chosen or is that purely coincidental? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2022 12:02:35 GMT 12
nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) main constituents of fertilizer. Thank you, I didn't know that. |
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Post by Antonio on Dec 13, 2022 13:48:36 GMT 12
NPK: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) main constituents of fertilizer. I added the details and photos because of the Kiwi connection regarding the hopper. Was that the reason NPK: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) were chosen or is that purely coincidental? I guess it was just a play on rego v use. Just like here with our regos and personalised plates. |
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Post by oj on Dec 13, 2022 17:59:46 GMT 12
"My friend is the current of a bar in Gisborne called Smash Palace..."
Owner? Proprietor? Barman? Manager? Cleaner? Bouncer? Proper-upper? Yard-glass record holder? ...
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Post by woody99 on Dec 5, 2023 16:51:58 GMT 12
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Post by oj on Dec 5, 2023 18:18:08 GMT 12
"My friend is the current of a bar in Gisborne called Smash Palace..." Owner? Proprietor? Barman? Manager? Cleaner? Bouncer? Proper-upper? Yard-glass record holder? ... Still waiting for an answer to this after one year. Current what? |
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Post by woody99 on Sept 4, 2024 18:43:44 GMT 12
I drove past Te Kōwhai today. It looks like AZL is no longer there. Anyone know where it’s gone?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 4, 2024 19:56:34 GMT 12
It has moved to the car museum closer into the city. Been there several months now. The poor aircraft was rotting away at Te Kowhai, so the guys at the car museum hope to save it.
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Post by woody99 on Sept 5, 2024 14:38:19 GMT 12
Thanks Dave - hopefully they can keep her in good shape.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 5, 2024 15:26:29 GMT 12
The McDell brothers are involved Woody. They are members here and Greg says he will add some more info on what is happening, so stay tuned.
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Post by chrism on Sept 6, 2024 11:38:40 GMT 12
I drove past Te Kōwhai today. It looks like AZL is no longer there. Anyone know where it’s gone? Just briefly, the Classics Museum (the car museum in Hamilton) has purchased AZL and shifted it to their workshop a few months ago. Once a couple of major car restorations are finished the team will start work on it. Unfortunately it's condition really did suffer out in the elements. The museum will do it's best to repair the worst corrosion, treat the rest and give it a repaint. Ultimate plans are to house it indoors with other other aviation exhibits, but that is a long term goal. We will get some photos together and a full story of the plans soon. Cheers |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 6, 2024 12:33:04 GMT 12
Great stuff Chris. It's wartime RNZAF colours would look great.  But I guess as it is quite special, being the world's first AgDak, a repaint in the James colours would also be good. |
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Post by Antonio on Sept 6, 2024 15:59:16 GMT 12
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But I guess as it is quite special, being the world's first AgDak, a repaint in the James colours would also be good.