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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 14, 2010 23:14:11 GMT 12
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Post by Bruce on Sept 14, 2010 23:36:36 GMT 12
I'm looking at some Ventura model bits thinking hmmm......  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2010 0:00:31 GMT 12
It will be an interesting weathering project with your airbrush Bruce, you can go even more wild than your Singapore.
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Post by fwx on Sept 15, 2010 13:54:26 GMT 12
I know I'm supposed to be working (don't tell the boss) but can't resist playing around with these ....  |
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Post by eieio on Sept 15, 2010 18:42:59 GMT 12
FWX , _if only_________why did we not make the effort_______why didn't I ask if I could have a poke around the Mosquito at Central rd Lower Moutere,when I worked across the road long ago, dum , dum ,dum,
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Post by Richard Wesley on Sept 15, 2010 19:36:22 GMT 12
Corsairs! ;D...............................  Love the one of NZ5610 with the sheep underneath! Keep them coming, as although very sad to see, they are amazing photos. |
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Post by hairy on Sept 15, 2010 21:51:44 GMT 12
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Post by rod on Sept 15, 2010 22:07:41 GMT 12
awesome
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Post by hairy on Sept 15, 2010 22:17:39 GMT 12
Brilliant photos. I note someone mustn't have stirred the paint enough when remarking a few of the Corsairs as the Kiwi markings have totally washed off. I find it quite interesting that a lot of the faded roundels, especially on the Venturas, look (to me) similar to Brazilian WWII markings.   From Roundels of the World ( cocardes.monde.online.fr/v2html/en/pays/bresil.html ) |
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Post by hairy on Sept 15, 2010 22:26:33 GMT 12
Thanks Marcus, these photos are fantastic, and its great seeing so many together in one place - appreciate your efforts! Thank you, my pleasure. |
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Post by hairy on Sept 15, 2010 22:28:36 GMT 12
Love the one of NZ5610 with the sheep underneath! Keep them coming, as although very sad to see, they are amazing photos. I know what you mean, that is a favorite of mine too. |
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Post by general on Sept 16, 2010 0:05:08 GMT 12
Stunning stuff, gentlemen.
I'm utterly impressed. Great to see all the colour shots. They're gold for my modelling projects - 2 X P-40Ks, one in moderate weathering, t'other v-e-r-y weatherd.
What I would've given, had the chance, to save a few Corsairs. Can you imagine a flypast of four in formation?
With four Hudsons in trail.
Such a shame there wasn't a fourth option from the US. Like, 'take 'X' amount for private collectors'.
If only . . .
Oh, and one last. A Percival Proctor?? YGBSM! Beautiful sight.
Regards
Ross
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 16, 2010 13:05:57 GMT 12
Of course in those days Ross there was no such things as "private collectors". Even museums had no interest back in 1948.
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Post by baz62 on Sept 16, 2010 18:00:09 GMT 12
If only they could talk, the tales they could tell........
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Post by kb on Sept 16, 2010 20:07:24 GMT 12
The ex Indian Air Force B-24 at Cosford does apparently talk. When I was living in the UK at the beginning of the 90's there had been rumours of sounds coming from the aircraft. A university decided to conduct an experiment by recording these sounds at night. Afterwards it seems that they were played back to ex B-24 aircrew and asked them what they heard. The report was that the sounds were aircrew preparing for a raid. The aircraft did see active service with the RAF during WW2. I dunno!
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Post by rod on Sept 17, 2010 8:00:53 GMT 12
my Dad told me, drop tanks were a common sight as canoes or rafts in hamilton once
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Post by rod on Sept 17, 2010 9:39:50 GMT 12
oh He also told me. that when he went down the line to help my Pop strip the mosquitos, he used to have a quick trip back to ak, running the v8 coupe on the avgas,,, good times,
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Post by fwx on Sept 17, 2010 14:58:24 GMT 12
Fantastic Marcus, thanks again! Almost like being there (even though I was once!). The aerial shots also remind me of the day, as a kid, we lined up with the crowds along the roadside outside the airport , to watch the Queen Mum drive past ...
Cheers, Chris
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 18, 2010 16:38:12 GMT 12
Asplins garage 1963 Attachments:
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 18, 2010 16:55:41 GMT 12
Another photo of Rukuhia Attachments:
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