By: Scott Marlee
- 7th October 2010 at 16:30Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
not a problem, hopefully BAGJ comes back out to play soon and we can restore her to former glory, just need to finish the current projects at the moment, such as the meteor and the whirlwind
By: Thunderbird167
- 7th October 2010 at 18:36Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Which aircraft that NEAM have displayed was the hardest to restore to display standard?
In my opinion it would be the Sea Venom which was started before the museum moved to its current location. This was challenging because of the condition of the wooden pod when recovered from Belfast.
It took approximately 5 years from start to finish with the work being mainly done by three volunteers.
If they could have worked a more normal working week it would have been the equivilant of 9 months work.
Fortunately following completion the aircraft has always been under cover and so is still pretty much in the as completed condition after about 20 years.
The Vampire T.11 and Meteor F.8 were also a good restorations but unforunately had to be put back outside once finished and therefore suffered until the main hangar was built.
Long term I think the F100 will be a big challenge due to the degree of underwing corrosion from the time spent parked on grass.
Also as Scott has said the Vulcan will always be a big challenge unless it could be put under cover. Having said that I am amazed that since arrival in 1983 that it has not suffered more.
By: Peter
- 12th October 2010 at 03:04Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lets praise the efforts of a small dedicated group with working on the various aircraft at NEAM and not degrade this thread with accusations..
Peter,
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By: keithnewsome
- 14th October 2010 at 22:12Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Very good photos ! Nice to see things moving forward all the time ! Well done to all concerned ! In the second photo of the Bell 47 seat etc, is that a dH Dove or Heron I see in the background ??
By: keithnewsome
- 14th October 2010 at 22:24Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks SpockXL319, since that request I've been looking at the museum website and see its G-ARHX, Dove 8 ... I have a lot of time for these aircraft, did some work on them in the late 60's early 70's !
Thanks for that.
Keith.
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By: JT442
- 14th October 2010 at 22:25Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The DH Dove that was formerly at Aeroventure.
Dove 8, G-ARHX. Formerly an aerial survey aircraft I believe.
By: SpockXL319
- 15th October 2010 at 15:56Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lovely job on the Meatbox there Spock!
We can only do our best Peter, so thats much appreciated. I'm not even going to pretend being modest, I'm bloody well proud of the progress made recently. :D
By: Scott Marlee
- 21st October 2010 at 00:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
ask sven, from the natter we had on saturday down at elvington, his plans are, to get the anti cols working at least, hey, if they can get a victor working to fast taxi spec, anythings possible :)
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By: Scott Marlee - 7th October 2010 at 16:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
not a problem, hopefully BAGJ comes back out to play soon and we can restore her to former glory, just need to finish the current projects at the moment, such as the meteor and the whirlwind
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By: Thunderbird167 - 7th October 2010 at 18:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
In my opinion it would be the Sea Venom which was started before the museum moved to its current location. This was challenging because of the condition of the wooden pod when recovered from Belfast.
It took approximately 5 years from start to finish with the work being mainly done by three volunteers.
If they could have worked a more normal working week it would have been the equivilant of 9 months work.
Fortunately following completion the aircraft has always been under cover and so is still pretty much in the as completed condition after about 20 years.
The Vampire T.11 and Meteor F.8 were also a good restorations but unforunately had to be put back outside once finished and therefore suffered until the main hangar was built.
Long term I think the F100 will be a big challenge due to the degree of underwing corrosion from the time spent parked on grass.
Also as Scott has said the Vulcan will always be a big challenge unless it could be put under cover. Having said that I am amazed that since arrival in 1983 that it has not suffered more.
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By: WP840 - 7th October 2010 at 19:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks Thunderbird167.
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By: SpockXL319 - 11th October 2010 at 21:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Another update from Team Whirlwind.....
Painting still progressing very well and now the "fillet" is back on after a 4year period!
Sven may be along before too long to do a Vulcan update.... hint hint :diablo:
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By: Peter - 12th October 2010 at 03:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lets praise the efforts of a small dedicated group with working on the various aircraft at NEAM and not degrade this thread with accusations..
Peter,
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By: SpockXL319 - 14th October 2010 at 21:57 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Photos By Kevin Betts
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By: SpockXL319 - 14th October 2010 at 22:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Bell 47
New seat cover and primered :confused: (not sure on that one)
Photos By Kevin Betts
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By: keithnewsome - 14th October 2010 at 22:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Very good photos ! Nice to see things moving forward all the time ! Well done to all concerned ! In the second photo of the Bell 47 seat etc, is that a dH Dove or Heron I see in the background ??
Regards Keith.
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By: SpockXL319 - 14th October 2010 at 22:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That would be a DH Dove in the background I believe.
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By: keithnewsome - 14th October 2010 at 22:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks SpockXL319, since that request I've been looking at the museum website and see its G-ARHX, Dove 8 ... I have a lot of time for these aircraft, did some work on them in the late 60's early 70's !
Thanks for that.
Keith.
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By: JT442 - 14th October 2010 at 22:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The DH Dove that was formerly at Aeroventure.
Dove 8, G-ARHX. Formerly an aerial survey aircraft I believe.
beaten by less than one minute....
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By: keithnewsome - 14th October 2010 at 22:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
JT442. Thank you ... Dont give up ! Whats a minute in a lifetime ? :)
Keith.
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By: Peter - 15th October 2010 at 01:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lovely job on the Meatbox there Spock!
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By: Scott Marlee - 15th October 2010 at 03:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
for those of you that can make it
hope to see some of you there if possible
Scott
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By: SpockXL319 - 15th October 2010 at 15:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
We can only do our best Peter, so thats much appreciated. I'm not even going to pretend being modest, I'm bloody well proud of the progress made recently. :D
Spock
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By: SpockXL319 - 17th October 2010 at 23:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
We could have done with you on Saturday! Never had so much bother cleaning an a/c!:rolleyes:
Anyway, Night Photoshoot, two words to sum up - Great success! :diablo: Great fun had by all.
Photos to follow
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By: SpockXL319 - 20th October 2010 at 22:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Photos by Kevin Betts
Only a few of the pics i've got at the moment, I only got 2 or 3 on my camera due my impersonation of a fly with a blue backside :rolleyes:
More to follow fingers crossed :)
Alex
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By: Peter - 21st October 2010 at 00:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Interesting pictures... wonder if 319 will ever be properly lit up??
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By: SpockXL319 - 21st October 2010 at 00:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That's the aim. We may be waiting a while but you never know
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By: Scott Marlee - 21st October 2010 at 00:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
ask sven, from the natter we had on saturday down at elvington, his plans are, to get the anti cols working at least, hey, if they can get a victor working to fast taxi spec, anythings possible :)