Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:49 pm
retroaviation wrote:
Hmmm,
Interesting jack points!
Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:49 pm
Broken-Wrench wrote: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
Thanks for the tip. But as it turns out, my black Sharpies get stolen waaaay before I ever get to use 'em anyway.
I just end up with the stupid lookin' greens, blues, reds, purples, etc.
Gary
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:11 pm
I have a bunch but I don't use them any more.. do you want e'm?
Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:10 am
Everyweek at our shop, we buy a case of water and a case of sharpies.
Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:35 am
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 ), 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.......
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.
I'm sure that with the proper motivation, however (Pronounced--generous donation), I could forward an individual a sneak peek of it.
Gary
I've been working on some cosmetic changes to the airplane (and doing VERY poorly at it
), 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.......
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.
I'm sure that with the proper motivation, however (Pronounced--generous donation), I could forward an individual a sneak peek of it.
Gary
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:01 pm
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.
Gary
Gary
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:14 pm
Or that's where the black Sharpies are going to!!!
Lynn
Lynn
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:14 pm
Lynn Allen wrote:Or that's where the black Sharpies are going to!!!
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:21 pm
No wonder you're having paint problems if the fuselage wasn't degreased for you! I see oil stains on the tan... 
Flat black eh? Red wheels too?
Flat black eh? Red wheels too?
Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:28 pm
Woohoo looks like I might win the "Guess the AM927 paint scheme" pool 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. 
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.
Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:10 pm
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.
Gary
Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:19 pm
retroaviation wrote: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.
Gary
I think that might be a hint!
Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:21 pm
retroaviation wrote:U.S. B-24A's also had that paint scheme as well, with the pre-War star on them, rather than the British roundel.
Gary
So that will be it then? :p
Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:39 pm
retroaviation wrote: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.
Gary
Oh SURE!!! Just go and burst my bubble!!
Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:40 pm
Bear wrote:retroaviation wrote: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.
Gary
I think that might be a hint!
It could just be an attempt as misdirection!!!
Look how much higher the black comes up on the fuselage on the US version
