Malcolms been at it again and the Canberra project is really coming along nicely. Have a look at his update :
By: LesB - 2nd December 2005 at 19:29
Didn’t say they’d be in focus. :rolleyes:
So we jack it up a tad until we get a macro adaptor donated and fitted . . . 😉
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By: Peter - 2nd December 2005 at 14:51
Now if only she could be run up!
By: ollieholmes - 2nd December 2005 at 14:45
Up in the back hatch though, that’s where the action is. Plans are afoot to power up the F52 camera as a neg carrier has been offered and wiring/plugs identified. Next summer, maybe, WF922 will be the only static PR Canberra able to take tactical photos of the spores on the leaves of grass underneath it – if any film can be found . . .and someone to process it . . and . . . :rolleyes:
I would think there would be someone out there still with the skills to develop them. The fun you could have with that camera.
By: lightning nut - 2nd December 2005 at 14:43
Keep up the good work Malcom hope to see you soon mate !
Cheers Scott
By: LesB - 2nd December 2005 at 13:26
Great work repainting outside, however he does perhaps not realise that the top surfaces of the Canberra are visible to all the museum visitors who emerge from the covered area at the top of the steps. It makes a good wide angle photo,so his hard work will be noticed. Or have I got the wrong Canberra?
You’ve got the right Canberra and yes, we did realise that the upper surfaces were visible from the top of the steps. We meant that they are not generally visible to the normal, casual, walk-round type visitor.
Up in the back hatch though, that’s where the action is. Plans are afoot to power up the F52 camera as a neg carrier has been offered and wiring/plugs identified. Next summer, maybe, WF922 will be the only static PR Canberra able to take tactical photos of the spores on the leaves of grass underneath it – if any film can be found . . .and someone to process it . . and . . . :rolleyes:
By: hunterxf382 - 2nd December 2005 at 11:04
The annual Mike Twite Trophy (administered by FlyPast) would have been ideal for this but it seems to have disappeared. I think the SAAB-Scania sponsored Transport Trust Award is still up and running.
Roger Smith.
OK Roger – any idea how we could find out?
By: RPSmith - 2nd December 2005 at 10:32
Is there an award like MBE’s that we could give Malcolm in the New Years Honours List?…. :diablo:
The annual Mike Twite Trophy (administered by FlyPast) would have been ideal for this but it seems to have disappeared. I think the SAAB-Scania sponsored Transport Trust Award is still up and running.
Roger Smith.
By: scotavia - 2nd December 2005 at 09:06
Canberra at MAM
Great work repainting outside, however he does perhaps not realise that the top surfaces of the Canberra are visible to all the museum visitors who emerge from the covered area at the top of the steps. It makes a good wide angle photo,so his hard work will be noticed. Or have I got the wrong Canberra?
By: Dai Jones - 2nd December 2005 at 02:38
I was at Temora in October and they had their Canberra in the air.
I have some photos that I can email if anyone is interested.
Dai
By: hunterxf382 - 2nd December 2005 at 01:19
I’m gobsmacked….. and to think he also found time to throw some paint over the Hunter during the summer – jeez has he been taking stamina pills? :diablo:
Everytime I see the Canberra I have to do a double take when I remember the sorry looking faded version I became so used to seeing over the years I’ve been a member there….. Now it looks ready to taxi out – bloody marvellous. 😀
Just goes to show what a dedicated volunteer with time and commitment can achieve in one of the country’s top private museums.. (and I used to think I was doing well on the Hunter when I got it ‘live’…. 😮 )
Is there an award like MBE’s that we could give Malcolm in the New Years Honours List?…. :diablo:
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