Hi Don

Yes The one in Melb was as well as not instead of although I don’t know whats happening with it. It is just that Steve is in Both places on the dates I posted so a meeting seems like a good Idea. I am not saying the Victorian one is not a goer – in fact I would come down for it as well.

Regards
John P

Hi Greg

You never know – at least two of these aircraft came from the US after being pulled out of PNG so we are probably talking about a couple of the machines you are talking about- particularly Kermit – given that his P39 has just arrived there. Whose to say that more Tony’s won’t arrive in due course. The Tony won’t return to PNG until there is a proper building for it< The boston that was restored her a few years ago is still here on the same basis.

Regards
John P

Have a happy and merry Christmas
and a great 2005

Hi all

Mk V

A lot to be done yet – wheel covers – stencils -serials etc but that is why it is important we give good feedback to be of help in finishing it off as accurately as possible.

Martin

Great shots but again more confusing – I will clean them up a bit and have a look today.

Regards
and thanks very much
John P

Hi Steve

Thanks for posting the shots – they help a fair bit – the roundel under the wing is the correct configuration but seems a little bit smaller than the original and the centre is a bit smaller too – no great problem there .

Wheels- The machine has only just flown so I guess there is plenty of time to put the discs on or even change the wheels.

Obviously the aircraft will now undergo a detail with serials etc added so I expect we will see all of these details attended to then.

The gloss tends to fade and dull with time so I don’t worry too much over that.

All in all it isn’t a bad job as it turns out and as the actual aircraft changed a bit during service there appears to be a bit of scope for variation here anyway.

Thanks Steve and Richard

Regards
John P

Hi Mark 12

Well said

The color chip does indeed look like the guys got it correct – it sure is blue!!!!

Anyone know how to clear a spray gun that hasn’t been used for 10 years !!! Matt/satin clear should do the trick. Looks like another 1200 mile run this weekend – I will sneak in overnight – they will never notice I was there- all done by breakfast. My bet on the codes is light Green. Anybody got any masking tape? Hope I can spell the codes properly.

Seriously well done everybody this is a great post and what this forum should be about – My heartfelt thanks to all contributors

Kindest regards
John Parker

Hi Dave

Yes it was one of two RNZAF machines owned by Mr Chambers – pity it isn’t in its Kiwi Colors but it is great for us and you can’t have everything. I believe the other Chambers machine is being restored in Kiwi land ?

I think the blue is close to correct now but I don’t know as much as some of the more learned chaps here….

Regards
John P