well it appears I was very wrong regards the relevance of this particular Ebay auction item! and sorry for that Rocketeer, as it appears you have created quite a bit from just such items.
well done.
So, I am curious, as one who does benefit from such items, do you get frustrated when you see items that are labeled as bits of aviataion, such as fabric remnants, and bits of merlin block advertised at what appear to be silly prices. And tend to be purchased by someone who wants an aviation artifact with “history”
does this not tend to raise prices for individuals like yourself that can really benefit from such items for template use as you say?

I take it you asked this as a general question,

Yes, i do get frustrated when I see this happen. And there must be more like us who are doing something sensible with these parts and see them going for “gold”.

Cheers

Cees

What about the MkIX then? 😉

The toddler?

Cees

John, if you leave the forum you are nuts. 😮

Knowing you are nuts about warbirds that’s no surprise but leaving the forum
is useless and unnecessary. Nothing you said was malicious (look at the other replies after you made your statement).

Besides, your indepth knowledge is what this forum makes so enjoyable.

So, you have no choice but to stay 😉 Nuff said.

Cheers

Cees

Think thats actually on a 10 year loan Dave

TT

Actually 21 years but a lot of those years have already past. It looks very authentic in it’s Dutch colours and much more appropriate than at Hendon.

Cees

I think TFC have done the most sensible thing to do. This way everybody should benefit. If a Beau flies in Europe, Australia or the north pole who cares? As long as it does fly, with the global information exchange facilities everybody can enjoy those aircraft. Remember, Stephen Grey is a pure enthusiast but has to listen to his own common sense, and so should we.

Rumours and discussing it is very interesting but should be cointained within human reason and personal opinions are useless if used strongly and have some severe consequenses (as this board has proven again, it’s not the first time Mr Grey has had to make a statement, remember that). But that doesn’t mean that rumours can’t be discussed but just let’s make sure that we don’t overdo it 😉

Mr Grey and all at TFC, you are held in high esteem and you have the full support from this board.

Cheers

Cees

There are distinct differences between the Hudson and the Ventura . A Ventura could be restored in any number of interesting schemes! As for your other notes – God forbid anyone realises that the RAFM has Vulcans at both Hendon and Cosford or indeed two P-51D’s in U.S.A.A.F colours !

David Burke for president of the RAF Museum!!!
Vote now!

You have my vote

Cheers

Cees