Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:59 pm
Great shots Al!
Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:42 pm
Whats the plan/timeline for the new building?
Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:31 pm
APG85 wrote:Whats the plan/timeline for the new building?
No idea.
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:58 pm
Let's say you're right - that doesn't make you a bad guy or the plane worthless. Even the Smithsonian goes to great lengths to document what pieces on their plane may not be exactly correct or original.
I didn't "study" the pix but I thought the B-17 looked pretty good. Educate us so we know - what's not accurate?
Well, since you asked..
As you say, it's a great-looking machine, and they've done to a fantastic amount of work to put her back into military condition..that's why I was hesitant to say anything. I tend to cut flying aircraft some slack, since the crews/owners have enough on their plates just keeping them in the air..authentic interior colors are way down the priority list.
As for the interior colors, almost every pic I've seen of a wartime fort shows the waist section bare metal inside (silver paint would be acceptable on a restoration for preservation purposes.) The flight deck, nose compartment, and radio room should be dull dark green, with olive drab padding. The bombay would most likely be nuetral gray or bare metal. The most accurate B-17 restoration in terms of interior colors that I've seen is B-17E "My Gal Sal."
SN
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:32 pm
I'd heard back before they built the new "Courage" wing, that the B-17 was going to go in a building in that spot. Did them buying that fighter collection change their plans? Where would they even put the 17 and 29 now if they had the money to build a building for them?ww2John wrote:Future plans for B17 & B29...I was told by MOF crew working on those restorations a few years back that both a/c would be displayed inside a new museum building once it is built. I assume that is still the plan and am thankful they are both inside and not stored in their parking lot, like the B29 was prior to the current restoration work start.
Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:29 pm
IIRC, a few years back there was talk of a future land swap or land donation from Boeing for a new hangar for the B17 & B29 (and perhaps others?).
Caveat - It was talk related to me from people volunteering at the museum, but I have never seen any official notice/announcement. So, I may be very incorrect.
Caveat - It was talk related to me from people volunteering at the museum, but I have never seen any official notice/announcement. So, I may be very incorrect.
Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:51 pm
p51 wrote:I'd heard back before they built the new "Courage" wing, that the B-17 was going to go in a building in that spot. Did them buying that fighter collection change their plans? Where would they even put the 17 and 29 now if they had the money to build a building for them?ww2John wrote:Future plans for B17 & B29...I was told by MOF crew working on those restorations a few years back that both a/c would be displayed inside a new museum building once it is built. I assume that is still the plan and am thankful they are both inside and not stored in their parking lot, like the B29 was prior to the current restoration work start.
I know there's talk of a new building across the street. They just built a really nice walkway over the road. And if things go really well (No, I don't know anything) they're hoping to have to build a home for a Space Shuttle over there someday too!
Hey Mustangdriver
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:45 pm
Mustang Driver,
Those photos on page one of this thread show the B-17 interior color that you were asking about.
That is the Chromate Green color.
TonyM.
Those photos on page one of this thread show the B-17 interior color that you were asking about.
That is the Chromate Green color.
TonyM.
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:32 pm
Very nice pics! I will be there Monday for the first hand look as I know the pictures don't do it justice!
Dave
Dave
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:52 am
Think I asked this in another thread, but now that a couple of 42-29782's wartime photos have come to light, will the name Patricia and the "BA" tail codes be added?
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:45 am
Chris Brame wrote:Think I asked this in another thread, but now that a couple of 42-29782's wartime photos have come to light, will the name Patricia and the "BA" tail codes be added?
Heavens, Chris-----we couldn't have a TRAINER paint scheme on a warbird could we!!!!!!!??????
I'd love to see her accurate markings applied too. That isn't the only bomber used in Second or Third Air Force still around, but I highly doubt either will ever see an accurate paint scheme. It would be a nice tip of the hat to that part of the war effort.
Scott