Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:40 pmCheck this out!
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:40 pmPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:57 pmI think PETER JACKSON would snap this one up or someone of the same likes ,no price that says it all doesnt it
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:54 pmThe auction is due to close on April 1st ... does that ring any warning bells? 
I'm in for a 1/1000 share. Just need another 999 people to come in with me!
I'm in for a 1/1000 share. Just need another 999 people to come in with me!
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:44 pmCollection from ...USA?? 
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:49 pmCharl wrote:QUOTE (Charl @ Mar 18 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Collection from ...USA??
What's the bet US Customs tries to impound it...
Yer, I'm still grumbling about Doug's Spitfire
Except as far as I can tell it's not airworthy, so they might let it out.
It would be neat to have it! But I don't have circa 2.5 million dollars to shell out on one.
Cheers
Anthony Harris
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:01 pmI hope SOMEONE picks it up, then the darned thing may just fly! I remember reading in 2004 that a first flight was imminent! The Subritzkys do some great work (witness Mk.Vc JG891), but I'm not sure any of their restorations have yet flown in NZ.
Comrade Adamski, pencil me in for Share #2!
Charl - I'm lost, what do you mean? This lady is domiciled in the North Shore, Dairy Flat I think.
Comrade Adamski, pencil me in for Share #2!
Charl - I'm lost, what do you mean? This lady is domiciled in the North Shore, Dairy Flat I think.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:01 pmJust a thought....
Should NZFF members get together and buy an aircraft or a share in one?
Trojan share available at the mo.
How many members? excess of 900.
Thoughts?
I'm in!
Posted new Topic.
Should NZFF members get together and buy an aircraft or a share in one?
Trojan share available at the mo.
How many members? excess of 900.
Thoughts?
I'm in!
Posted new Topic.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:37 pmK5054NZ wrote:QUOTE (K5054NZ @ Mar 18 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Charl - I'm lost, what do you mean? This lady is domiciled in the North Shore, Dairy Flat I think.Zac, just being a little wry - she lives 5 minutes down the road from me, but the last Spit didn't get here because of some US arms embargo or whatever... red tape.
That was so daft I had immediate doubts about this one too!
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:30 pmis that the Subritzky one ?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:02 pmAdamski wrote:QUOTE (Adamski @ Mar 18 2008, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The auction is due to close on April 1st ... does that ring any warning bells?
I'm in for a 1/1000 share. Just need another 999 people to come in with me!
The closing dates changed - he must of realised that nobody would take it seriously with a 1 April closing dateA185F wrote:QUOTE (A185F @ Mar 18 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>is that the Subritzky one ?
Yep TE-330 use to be owned by the USAF for their museum
shame its a clipped wing
Shame it ain't a Mark Five!
Sorry Charl
Have the Subritzkys actually ever finished a restoration, I remember JG891 in their shed at North Shore with green primered completed fuselage back in the early 90's at an airfield open day, certainly good workmanship, I understand that it was a bit of a wreck when they got it originally, but she was sold off after 15/20? years ownership and completed to airworthy in Duxford not that long ago
How far along is TE330?
K5054NZ, I know the Wings over Wairarapa event organisor, 'apparently' next years event will have a certain mark debuting
Fauville wrote:QUOTE (Fauville @ Mar 19 2008, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Have the Subritzkys actually ever finished a restoration, I remember JG891 in their shed at North Shore with green primered completed fuselage back in the early 90's at an airfield open day, certainly good workmanship, I understand that it was a bit of a wreck when they got it originally, but she was sold off after 15/20? years ownership and completed to airworthy in Duxford not that long ago
How far along is TE330?
K5054NZ, I know the Wings over Wairarapa event organisor, 'apparently' next years event will have a certain mark debuting
ohh - a Mark IX? the one in Fielding? - thats a long way yet from finishing although it seems to be coming along quite fast.
Naki wrote:QUOTE (Naki @ Mar 24 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ohh - a Mark IX? the one in Fielding? - thats a long way yet from finishing although it seems to be coming along quite fast.
I'll ask her the question, she mentioned it some time ago, I manage the logistics for a big IT showcase every July that travels AKL, WGTN, ChCh that she organises also, she was telling me thats why these big airshows are every 2 years, it takes that much time to plan, book, confirm, get permits etc (something that fool Ken Ross obviously didn't realise!!)
I've got to talk her into convincing one of 'her flyboys' to give me a ride in a warbird.......
Fauville wrote:QUOTE (Fauville @ Mar 25 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'll ask her the question, she mentioned it some time ago, I manage the logistics for a big IT showcase every July that travels AKL, WGTN, ChCh that she organises also, she was telling me thats why these big airshows are every 2 years, it takes that much time to plan, book, confirm, get permits etc (something that fool Ken Ross obviously didn't realise!!)
I've got to talk her into convincing one of 'her flyboys' to give me a ride in a warbird.......
As promised Naki, just completed the annual logistics for this IT show, had a chat with Liz about WOWai-pa 09 and she has said 2 Spits, 2 stangs, 2 P-40s etc, with the Fielding Spit due to take first post resto flight in december this year.......
Thanks for HU Fauville.
When I read WOW I thought of Wanaka but thats a pretty good line up for Wairarapa - they must be making very good progress with the Deere Spitfire. I presume the other Spitfire is the two seat one and the P-40s is the OLd Stick & Rudder P-40E and Garth Hogans P-40N - what about the Corsair? Now I have to plan my trip ........
The Subritzky Spitty is been auctioned in the UK so say goodbye to that one.......... Their Hawker Hart is also for sale.
Naki wrote:QUOTE (Naki @ Jul 12 2008, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Subritzky Spitty is been auctioned in the UK so say goodbye to that oneAt least she's got a chance of flying now!
I visited Brendon a couple of months back - gorgeous work on that Spit, you can see your reflection in the rocker covers! - and he's optimistic for a first flight in December. Totally can't wait!
K5054NZ wrote:QUOTE (K5054NZ @ Jul 13 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I visited Brendon a couple of months back - gorgeous work on that Spit, you can see your reflection in the rocker covers! - and he's optimistic for a first flight in December. Totally can't wait!
Well ... I hope this time we get a bit of advance warning about *when* ... so we can charge up our batteries for our cameras
Seeing a Spit fly in NZ is all too rare, these days. Mind you, it could just get crated out "as is"
Adamski wrote:QUOTE (Adamski @ Jul 18 2008, 04:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well ... I hope this time we get a bit of advance warning about *when* ... so we can charge up our batteries for our cameras
Seeing a Spit fly in NZ is all too rare, these days. Mind you, it could just get crated out "as is"
17th, 18th Jan is the dates for Wings over Wairarapa next year, tickets on sale now, both the Booker and Deere Spits are due to fly, yes Naki Corsair also, the WW1 birds, L-39 Albatross etc. I'm a definite goer, helps to know the event organiser, she said just show up and she'll look after everything
