quemerford wrote:
Shame it's not being repainted a bit more imaginatively/accurately. If it can be repainted then why bother with other bits? How far does one go with the "it'll do" attitude? Oh yes-we can put rivets in some other time. Etc etc.
Not sure whether you're being facetious or whether you actually think I'm advocating for shoddy workmanship, so I'll clarify.
In my humble and unsolicited opinion, what color(s) the aircraft is painted is of secondary importance to the restoration and conservation work that physically preserves and prolongs the life of the airframe. If that physical work is of appropriate quality, any paint scheme is fine with me. In this case, we have an aircraft that was disassembled and unrestored that is now in the process of being assembled and restored. I would think that the process of physical restoration is more important than whatever aesthetic tickles one's particular fancy. This type of work is a win for the aircraft no matter what color it is ultimately painted.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on paint schemes and every organization or individual is entitled to make whatever paint scheme decision they see fit for their own particular mission or whims. My approach is that I'm not going to get hung up on whether the aircraft is painted my favorite color or scheme if the restoration work itself is good. Inaccurate paint schemes are much more easily remedied than unaddressed corrosion, using inappropriate restoration techniques or materials, failure to repair crucial parts, failing to store an aircraft in an appropriate environment, sloppy maintenance, etc.
Long story short: I'm glad the aircraft is being restored and the folks restoring it can paint it however they wish. If they want to paint "Kalamazookid has Terrible Opinions" on the nose, they are welcome to do that.
I look forward to more updates on the project.
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