Roost Air Lounge => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheSoccerMom on May 05, 2007, 11:31:53 PM
Title: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 05, 2007, 11:31:53 PM
I wanted to share this with you folks, and wasn't sure where to put it, so will make a new berth here.
I just got this from a pilot friend. I know nothing about the print, or the artist, just that I love it. My friend flies a real one... a photo of which I shared with you earlier on.
I hope you like it, too. :)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on May 05, 2007, 11:44:53 PM
That purty!
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 06, 2007, 03:13:58 AM
I thought so... I like the guy pulling the door shut.. makes it more real.... glad you like it! :)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 06, 2007, 03:23:15 AM
Well here is one I got as a Christmas card...
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Mike on May 06, 2007, 04:37:03 PM
Here is some REAL aviation art !! ;D
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on May 06, 2007, 09:03:28 PM
Hell yeah---I like this art--and a martoooooni in the picture too........................ (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/helokat/h025.gif)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 07, 2007, 12:55:18 AM
hey Gil, with "Better Living Through Chemistry", ANYTHING is possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::rofl::
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 07, 2007, 12:57:08 AM
You're right, Mike -- THAT is TRUE art!! (the art of trying to stand up.. the art of trying not to cuss out your coworkers after too many martoonies....) ::whistle::
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Turbomallard on May 07, 2007, 01:02:58 AM
You're right, Mike -- THAT is TRUE art!! (the art of trying to stand up.. the art of trying not to cuss out your coworkers after too many martoonies....) ::whistle::
Uh oh... guess she hasn't read my previous post yet... ::sweat:: I think the duck will duck down to the basement and fire up the drill press... there are perfectly good Sonex parts to screw up...
::wave::
TM
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 07, 2007, 01:05:51 AM
QUACK, QUACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I caught the one about it being the EX's plane.. you mean that one? He never was funny enough to appreciate a paint job that bad... no more comments... >:D
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on May 07, 2007, 03:45:41 AM
Thought this one was neat one! :) :) :)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Mike on May 07, 2007, 03:49:21 AM
does anybody have anything with Chucks favorite Corsair in it?
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on May 07, 2007, 03:51:17 AM
Is this the one?
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on August 04, 2007, 09:10:24 PM
I found this pic on the net. Something so serene about it. Anyone know if any of the those flying boats still exist?
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on August 04, 2007, 11:25:43 PM
Gil, the Dornier Do-X was a one of a kind aircraft that was never a commercial success. The thing was ahead of its time in 1929, and engines of that time just didn't have enough power to lift that big an airframe. Even with the 12 engines on it, the Do-X could barely lift off the water. As I recall it took them months to make their around the world flight with it. I don't know for sure what happened to the airplane, but I think it was broken up for scrap during the depression years.
The red Corsair is the only remaining F2G model Super Corsair powered by a 28 cylinder Pratt and Whitney R4360 radial engine of 3000Hp. The engine was often referred to as the "Corncob". This airplane was flown in the old Cleveland National races and I believe it won the race back in 1947. It is currently owned by Bob Odegaard of Kindred ND and is usually hangared at Fargo. I used to love seeing it flying around occasionally at FAR back when I flew for the Ingersol Rand Bobcat division.
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Zaffex on August 05, 2007, 09:22:08 PM
Anyone like Barry Ross? http://www.barryrossart.com/ (http://www.barryrossart.com/)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Mic on August 06, 2007, 08:37:52 AM
I don't know for sure what happened to the airplane, but I think it was broken up for scrap during the depression years.
She has been destroyed during an allied bombing on Berlin in November 1943. She was the only one remaining airplane in the evacuated Berlin Air Museum.
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Fabo on August 06, 2007, 04:20:42 PM
That is shame...
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: PiperGirl on August 06, 2007, 04:58:14 PM
S'Mom, I love the picture that you started this thread out with.
Isn't this the Life! This is by Sam Lyons, if any of you are fans of his art work. I know a guy who has a 170 painted just like this and keeps it so shiny.
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on August 06, 2007, 05:29:38 PM
I don't know for sure what happened to the airplane, but I think it was broken up for scrap during the depression years.
She has been destroyed during an allied bombing on Berlin in November 1943. She was the only one remaining airplane in the evacuated Berlin Air Museum.
Thank you, Mic. I stand corrected.
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: TheSoccerMom on August 06, 2007, 05:50:59 PM
Hey Piper Girl, that's a GORGEOUS picture..... talk about the perfect daydream... camping in the woods with a beautiful airplane... Ahhhh.....
Welcome to the Fun Coop!!!!!!!!!! ::wave::
S'Mom****
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: FlyboyGil on August 06, 2007, 06:46:09 PM
The red Corsair is the only remaining FG-1 model powered by a 28 cylinder Pratt and Whitney R4360 radial engine of 3000Hp. The engine was often referred to as the "Corncob". This airplane was flown in the old Cleveland National races and I believe it won the race back in 1947. It is currently owned by Bob Odegaard of Wahpeton ND and is usually hangared at Fargo. I used to love seeing it flying around occasionally at FAR back when I flew for the Ingersol Rand Bobcat division.
Bob is a neat guy. I met him at Arctic Thunder a couple years ago. I walked up, introduced myself and told him I had seen him on Junkyard Wars. I was just about to ask for a cockpit checkout in the P-51 he flew up when another guy beat me to it. Oh well, maybe next time :)
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: airtac on August 15, 2007, 08:33:29 AM
Hey Piper Girl, that's a GORGEOUS picture..... talk about the perfect daydream... camping in the woods with a beautiful airplane... Ahhhh.....
Welcome to the Fun Coop!!!!!!!!!! ::wave::
S'Mom****
Great picture Piper Girl, In the woods, trout stream nearby, firelight reflecting off a beautiful airplane, life's love by my side-----------ahhhhh the stuff of daydreams 8) Welcome indeed!! ::wave::
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: PiperGirl on August 15, 2007, 12:34:58 PM
Thanks for the welcomes! Chickenwings rocks. Speaking of daydreaming, I would love to take a nice slow airplane (Cub maybe) and spend all summer finding those seldom seen fishing streams and lakes, and meadows. Probably will never happen... something about having to work and paying bills... ::loony:: What's up with that??!!??
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on August 15, 2007, 02:21:23 PM
Thanks for the welcomes! Chickenwings rocks. Speaking of daydreaming, I would love to take a nice slow airplane (Cub maybe) and spend all summer finding those seldom seen fishing streams and lakes, and meadows. Probably will never happen... something about having to work and paying bills... ::loony:: What's up with that??!!??
It means yer another working stiff... like the rest of us! Hehe. We'd all love to do that daydream, PG. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Aviation Art
Post by: happylanding on August 16, 2007, 02:22:56 PM
Thanks for the welcomes! Chickenwings rocks. Speaking of daydreaming, I would love to take a nice slow airplane (Cub maybe) and spend all summer finding those seldom seen fishing streams and lakes, and meadows. Probably will never happen... something about having to work and paying bills... ::loony:: What's up with that??!!??
