Pima Project Updates?

red two · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:38 am

I know this sounds trivial, but I wish Pima would update there restoration section more often. It's been two months now and no update, did their photog quit or are there problems over there? I just want to know, I look forward to there progress on the aircraft they have been redoing. Any info would be appreciated thanks.

hang the expense · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:01 am

I would imagine something really cool should be showing up soon and then maybe an update.

red two · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:32 am

I was interested in the P-51, and the P-39.

jamesintucson · **Joined:** Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:42 am **Posts:** 546

We have been having some technical issues regarding the uploading of photos since the change to the new website format. We've also been reviewing whether or not to continue with the current updates or try something different. Once we've got a handle on those issues, especially the uploading glitch we will restart the updates.

Just to keep you up to date: The P-51 has been moved to our main restoration building and is undergoing final assembly, and engine installation. We should be ready to start painting it in the near future. The P-39 has been moved into the area formerly occupied by the Mustang. We haven't done much other than lay parts out and figure out what we need to fabricate. Work on it will really start as soon as the P-51 is handed over to the painters.

Other projects underway are the repainting of our F-4E into its original Thunderbird markings and the repair and reassembly of our Canadair Sabre.

I know the updates are quite popular and we are working to try to get them going again as soon as possible.

James

airnutz · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:11 am

Thanks James!

brucev · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:30 pm

hang the expense wrote:

I would imagine something really cool should be showing up soon and then maybe an update.

hmm, something currently on a boat?

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:59 pm

jamesintucson wrote:

We have been having some technical issues regarding the uploading of photos since the change to the new website format. We've also been reviewing whether or not to continue with the current updates or try something different. Once we've got a handle on those issues, especially the uploading glitch we will restart the updates.

Just to keep you up to date: The P-51 has been moved to our main restoration building and is undergoing final assembly, and engine installation. We should be ready to start painting it in the near future. The P-39 has been moved into the area formerly occupied by the Mustang. We haven't done much other than lay parts out and figure out what we need to fabricate. Work on it will really start as soon as the P-51 is handed over to the painters.

Other projects underway are the repainting of our F-4E into its original Thunderbird markings and the repair and reassembly of our Canadair Sabre.
Thanks for the update James. Its always great to hear whats going on at Pima!
I know the updates are quite popular and we are working to try to get them going again as soon as possible.

James

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:05 pm

brucev wrote:

hang the expense wrote:

I would imagine something really cool should be showing up soon and then maybe an update.

hmm, something currently on a boat?

NOOOOOOOO! :evil:

The already have one! They dont need another! :butthead:

Nathan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:15 pm

I want swamp ghost to fly not static.

And not to pima if static.

Nothing against pima.

DaveM2 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:04 pm

Nathan wrote:

I want swamp ghost to fly not static.

And not to pima if static.

Nothing against pima.

Pony up the millions of $$ needed to get a 4 engined bomber in this condition air worthy and you might get what 'you want'
We all got what 'we wanted' when the aircraft sailed out of Lae, so lets be thankful with that, rather than pissing and moaning about what will happen with it in the short term.
An injection of 'realism' by some now and then wouldn't hurt :rolleyes:

Dave

Nathan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:33 pm

Im not complaining Dave. Glad its leaving but that is just one aircraft out of thousands still where they crashed. BTW: I helped sponser the Swamp Ghost a few years back along with a team with the goal that if she was recovered she would be restored to flying. So I got money invested in this. She is complete and in good condition.

HTH,
Nate

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:35 pm

DaveM2 wrote:

An injection of 'realism' by some now and then wouldn't hurt :rolleyes:

Dave

Absurd! :lol:

Well I guess we need the high in the sky idealists and the down to earth based realisits. Otherwise this place would'nt be what it is.

Warbirdjohn · **Joined:** Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:21 am **Posts:** 21

Warbird Kid wrote:

brucev wrote:

hang the expense wrote:

I would imagine something really cool should be showing up soon and then maybe an update.

hmm, something currently on a boat?

NOOOOOOOO! :evil:

The already have one! They dont need another! :butthead:

Pima does not have a B-17. I believe the 390th Memorial Museum is merely located on the grounds, but their B-17 is not owned by Pima.

RickH · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:11 pm

I was under the impression that the B-17 was on loan to Pima and the BG raised the funds for restoration and the building she resides in.

On another note, tell me again, James, when are ya'll doing the engine runs on the B-36 ?

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:20 pm

I think Rick H is correct, the B-17 is PIMA's, but the museum building and displays inside belong to the 390th.

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