Spitfire on test at Coningsby 17/3/2010

I wish BBMF would put the display dates list up soon on the site.

Cockpit-Fest has a BBMF Spitfire flypast booking confirmed for June 20th! 😀

Well the picture that I’m seeing on the screen of P7 (with the gas detection diamond) it is in satin finish and as the man responsible for the paint scheme and for ordering the paint in the first place I can confirm it is indeed a satin finish that is actually referred to by the manufacturers ANAC/Akzo-Nobel as “Aerodex Semi Gloss”. It has an eggshell sheen to it that makes it easier to clean and maintain than a full matt finish, but if the aircraft is repeatedly polished it will like any other satin finish, assume a more gloss appearance in time. TA805 and the old scheme (just replaced) on ML407 are good examples of this as both started life as a satin paint job. My understanding is that the current regime at BBMF favours this more satin finish and is not into constant polishing…

I know I am being cheeky Roobarb old chap, but I would be really grateful if you could let me have the paint codes for the camo paint on P7 please?

My understanding is that the current regime at BBMF favours this more satin finish and is not into constant polishing…

At the end of the day these aircraft schemes are done for a ‘customer’ and as such they set the framework within which chaps like Roobarb have to work. If they say they want semi-gloss or matt or whatever for their own reasons, that has to be respected as they are footing the (not inconsiderable) bill for the work. I think the ‘Old Lady’ looks wonderful in her new scheme.

P7350 at Coningsby yesterday 16th March

http://www.flickr.com/photos/last_lightning/4438132375/

I wish BBMF would put the display dates list up soon on the site.

Well the picture that I’m seeing on the screen of P7 (with the gas detection diamond) it is in satin finish and as the man responsible for the paint scheme and for ordering the paint in the first place I can confirm it is indeed a satin finish that is actually referred to by the manufacturers ANAC/Akzo-Nobel as “Aerodex Semi Gloss”. It has an eggshell sheen to it that makes it easier to clean and maintain than a full matt finish, but if the aircraft is repeatedly polished it will like any other satin finish, assume a more gloss appearance in time. TA805 and the old scheme (just replaced) on ML407 are good examples of this as both started life as a satin paint job. My understanding is that the current regime at BBMF favours this more satin finish and is not into constant polishing…

great to see her flying again, but I’m suprised to see her in a satin finish. I thought that idea had long gone?

That’s because it’s an old photo… if you read the article, it says the first air test doesn’t happen until the 17th.

Cheers,
Richard

re;

great to see her flying again, but I’m suprised to see her in a satin finish. I thought that idea had long gone?