June 5, 2013 at 3:33 pm
I am currently in the process of putting together a potential new documentary series about restoration and I am on the look out for possible stories to feature. I am looking for amateaur restorers who have an ambitious aviation restoration project that they are struggling to finish because of financial or time pressures. Ideally we are looking for real passion projects – labours of love where the restorer has invested all their time, love and money into restoring an item of historic value or something with an interesting back story.
If anyone can help me by suggesting projects or perhaps you have a project of your own that suits what I am looking for them please get in touch at [email]kate.owen@indusfilms.com[/email]
Thank you very much
By: Rocketeer - 6th June 2013 at 13:51
Been doing the Hurricane since I was 14 (33+ years ago) – it needs a kick to get it finished!!
By: richw_82 - 6th June 2013 at 13:04
Hi Kate, e-mail sent to you regarding an Avro Shackleton.
Kind regards,
Rich
By: Beermat - 6th June 2013 at 12:11
Kate, I have emailed – I am on the Whirlwind and CBFS Hurricane projects.
By: WebPilot - 6th June 2013 at 11:34
Cambridge fighter & bomber society, rebuilding a hurricane and a fury
And of course the Whitley and Stirling projects
By: kateowen89 - 6th June 2013 at 10:35
Hi. Thank you everyone for all your replies and suggestions. I will respond to everyone over the next couple of days. Many thanks Kate
By: Ken - 6th June 2013 at 08:09
Hi, Can I put forward the restoration of DH88 Comet ‘Black Magic’ and the build of the replica Comet, also to fly of G-ACSR but registered as G-RCSR . www.cometracer.co.uk
Ken
By: austernj673 - 5th June 2013 at 21:45
How’s about an airfield Control tower? Definitely a labour of love and unfortunately a massive financial strain too 🙁
By: Bruce - 5th June 2013 at 21:25
No vested interest any more, but Mosquito prototype W4050; arguably one of the most important preserved aircraft in the country, and currently under restoration.
By: 12jaguar - 5th June 2013 at 21:23
Four for me
Tony Agar’s Mosquito at Elvington
David Collins recreating the Hornet
The Stirling Project
The last Trident 1C at SunderlandRegards
Thanks for the Stirling vote Dave:D
For my part I’d like to recommend David Collins with his Hornet as he’s had to relearn deHavillands manufacturing methods and done so to a very high standard
regards
John
By: Jasonp51d - 5th June 2013 at 20:00
Bottisham Airfield Museum P-51 Mustang cockpit project – can be reached at jasonwebb(at)bottishamairfieldmuseum.org.uk
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By: G-ASEA - 5th June 2013 at 19:08
I have the oldest Slingsby glider 1935 under complete rebuild.
Dave
By: ZRX61 - 5th June 2013 at 18:57
The *other* Lancaster…
By: Oxcart - 5th June 2013 at 18:30
The Percival Q6?
The Blenheim?
By: MrBlueSky - 5th June 2013 at 18:29
Whirlwind Fighter Project…
To recreate a full scale stactic replica of the RAF’s first cannon fighter, the Westland Whirlwind…
Site here:
whirlwindfighterproject.org
Drop me aline…
Stuart
By: Thunderbird167 - 5th June 2013 at 17:51
Four for me
Tony Agar’s Mosquito at Elvington
David Collins recreating the Hornet
The Stirling Project
The last Trident 1C at Sunderland
Regards
By: philip turland - 5th June 2013 at 16:50
www.beechrestorations.com
16 years and still counting
pm me if interested in a visit
By: kateowen89 - 5th June 2013 at 16:27
Apologies – I am based in the UK
By: ericmunk - 5th June 2013 at 16:03
It would help to know where you are based. This is an international forum…