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Gary: For future refrence,, They say the black sharpies have carbon in them now and are not preferred because they can start corrosion.. Blue they tell me is the preffered color as there isn't any carbon present. Chuck :lol:


Thanks for the tip. But as it turns out, my black Sharpies get stolen waaaay before I ever get to use 'em anyway. :x
I just end up with the stupid lookin' greens, blues, reds, purples, etc. :roll: :lol:

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I have a bunch but I don't use them any more.. do you want e'm?
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Everyweek at our shop, we buy a case of water and a case of sharpies. :lol:
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I know it's been a few days since the last update, so here's another little short one for y'all...

I've been working on some cosmetic changes to the airplane (and doing VERY poorly at it :x ), while Andy and Gary (the volunteer) have been chugging away on the many little items remaining on the project. In this picture, they are working together to install the remaining tunnel gun windows since we finally got our hardware in for them.......

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I'm happy to say that rather than me having to recover the rudders and elevators for the airplane, Lance Sommers, from the CAF's High Sky Wing, has graciously accepted the job. I just have a gazillion other things to get done in a very short period of time and him stepping up to help on such short notice is extremely helpful.

The elected staff of the B-29/B-24 Squadron are very close to deciding (via a vote) on the new noseart for Ol' 927. I should have the final vote in this weekend at the latest. It's just a shame that we're going keep it somewhat of a secret until the unveiling in May. :wink: :lol: I'm sure that with the proper motivation, however (Pronounced--generous donation), I could forward an individual a sneak peek of it. :wink:

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Wow, it didn't take long for you to figure that out. Perhaps I gave y'all a little too much of a hint.....OR...maybe that's just black primer. :wink:

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Or that's where the black Sharpies are going to!!!


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Or that's where the black Sharpies are going to!!!


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No wonder you're having paint problems if the fuselage wasn't degreased for you! I see oil stains on the tan... :shock:

Flat black eh? Red wheels too? ;) :lol:
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Woohoo looks like I might win the "Guess the AM927 paint scheme" pool :lol: IF the black underside is any indication, it looks like she "might" just have the RAF color scheme she would have had after she was delivered to the UK. 8)

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IF the black underside is any indication, it looks like she "might" just have the RAF color scheme she would have had after she was delivered to the UK.


U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel. :wink:

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IF the black underside is any indication, it looks like she "might" just have the RAF color scheme she would have had after she was delivered to the UK.


U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel. :wink:

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I think that might be a hint! :D

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U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel. :wink:
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So that will be it then? :p

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IF the black underside is any indication, it looks like she "might" just have the RAF color scheme she would have had after she was delivered to the UK.


U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel. :wink:

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Oh SURE!!! Just go and burst my bubble!! :lol:
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Connery wrote:
IF the black underside is any indication, it looks like she "might" just have the RAF color scheme she would have had after she was delivered to the UK.


U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel. :wink:

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I think that might be a hint! :D


It could just be an attempt as misdirection!!! :lol:

Look how much higher the black comes up on the fuselage on the US version
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