Former F27 pilots - an opportunity.
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Former F27 pilots - an opportunity.
I did actually speak to one of the esteemed Woomeri regarding this before I loaded it, so I do so without any qualms.
Just recieved a stunning resin model of VH-TQN (F27-600 and a rare bird in itself) from a bloke in New Zealand.
First one auctioned off for $327.00 including shipping and there are 2 left.
They are about 13" in fuselage length, around 14.5" in wingspan boxed in a plain white box with no markings at all to identify the maker.
There is no doubt that this has been an Airline order from TN and these models have turned left somewhere and wound up in the back of a disused office in NZ. As there has been no known F27 mould over the last 20 years one would consider these to have been a TN mid/late 60's marketing tool.
VH-TFM was the first of the Quick Change F27s but I am led top believe it was ordered as a standard 200 series, but was amended to QC while in production so TQN was the first QC - how it was a 600 series is a mystery to me but would love to know - may have been a hull taken over from an Airline that defaulted.
Bottom line is there are 2 available at an asking price of AUD300.00 including Australian delivery which takes about 7 days including weekends.
I would not load this in here if I did not have fond memories of the little Dutch lady and know many of you may have cut your teeth on her and her sister ships.
If you flick me an email at [email protected] I can forward a pic. Sorry - I cannot figue out how to give you a direct link.
Apologies for the intrusion, but a chance like this doesn't come up often.
Best all
EWL
Just recieved a stunning resin model of VH-TQN (F27-600 and a rare bird in itself) from a bloke in New Zealand.
First one auctioned off for $327.00 including shipping and there are 2 left.
They are about 13" in fuselage length, around 14.5" in wingspan boxed in a plain white box with no markings at all to identify the maker.
There is no doubt that this has been an Airline order from TN and these models have turned left somewhere and wound up in the back of a disused office in NZ. As there has been no known F27 mould over the last 20 years one would consider these to have been a TN mid/late 60's marketing tool.
VH-TFM was the first of the Quick Change F27s but I am led top believe it was ordered as a standard 200 series, but was amended to QC while in production so TQN was the first QC - how it was a 600 series is a mystery to me but would love to know - may have been a hull taken over from an Airline that defaulted.
Bottom line is there are 2 available at an asking price of AUD300.00 including Australian delivery which takes about 7 days including weekends.
I would not load this in here if I did not have fond memories of the little Dutch lady and know many of you may have cut your teeth on her and her sister ships.
If you flick me an email at [email protected] I can forward a pic. Sorry - I cannot figue out how to give you a direct link.
Apologies for the intrusion, but a chance like this doesn't come up often.
Best all
EWL
Another Friendship model is about to be released by Airfix and is for an Ansett version from the 1960's.
Also I believe that a range of Australian made decals are about to come on the market and these include the East-West Friendships and DC-3.
Also I believe that a range of Australian made decals are about to come on the market and these include the East-West Friendships and DC-3.
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VH-TQN was a dog to fly in a previous life as a dash 8 100 series, cant speak of its previous previous life,,, come to think of it most of the 100 series dash were not much better
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This aint Airfix - solid resin model and completed not needing decals.
Desktop models are the best of the 67 airliners in my office, not counting the 4 at home and 3 in the cupboard at work.
Thanks for the heads up though mate - their have been some interesting strips over the years, but manual dexterity is not my long suit.
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I have flown on the Sunnies/Eastern TQN and believe the TN original was a much more pleasant aeroplane. TQN was one of the fleet that aqtually tried not to break, where some others would go U/S if you looked at them sideways.
They were a great workmanlike aeroplane our old Dutch dog whistles.
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This aint Airfix - solid resin model and completed not needing decals.
Desktop models are the best of the 67 airliners in my office, not counting the 4 at home and 3 in the cupboard at work.
Thanks for the heads up though mate - their have been some interesting strips over the years, but manual dexterity is not my long suit.
Bikkes
I have flown on the Sunnies/Eastern TQN and believe the TN original was a much more pleasant aeroplane. TQN was one of the fleet that aqtually tried not to break, where some others would go U/S if you looked at them sideways.
They were a great workmanlike aeroplane our old Dutch dog whistles.
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EWL
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Go to Ebay.com.au and type 160329400054 into the search box.
I lucked out with a high early bid nobody picked. Mine was around $193 and previous was $323.
This was such a great find I just shut up about it until I had it, knowing there were acouple more to go.
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EWL
I lucked out with a high early bid nobody picked. Mine was around $193 and previous was $323.
This was such a great find I just shut up about it until I had it, knowing there were acouple more to go.
Best all
EWL
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EWL.... Yes I remember TQN when it first arrived from Germany, with all those funny german decals. Yes, when she was running well it was like a well worn shoe to fly..... very comfortable.
TQO serial Number 3, was the other well worn shoe.
TQO serial Number 3, was the other well worn shoe.
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Thanks Taily for posting the pic. I could not figure out how to.
You are correct Bikkies, they did shut down in fine.
On one occasion Fatty Hawkins feathered on shutdown at WNY and then could not get the props back out of feather.
One engineer visit and passenger transfer later ...........
D'oh!
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You are correct Bikkies, they did shut down in fine.
On one occasion Fatty Hawkins feathered on shutdown at WNY and then could not get the props back out of feather.
One engineer visit and passenger transfer later ...........
D'oh!
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One is on its way to the Qantas Museum at Longreach.
Get yourself there - it is amazing to say the least.
If you want the last one, give me a yell and I will get it on its way as Tony is holding it for PPRuNers. He was amazed that we could move one so quickly.
I am sure he can sell it at a good price on Ebay, but it would be nice if the last went to person who had a solid connection to the TN F27 - God bless them.
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Get yourself there - it is amazing to say the least.
If you want the last one, give me a yell and I will get it on its way as Tony is holding it for PPRuNers. He was amazed that we could move one so quickly.
I am sure he can sell it at a good price on Ebay, but it would be nice if the last went to person who had a solid connection to the TN F27 - God bless them.
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EWL
Not only is it inappropriately shutdown in feather position, it appears to have rounded proptips. TQN (the original one) had square tips.
Also something doesn't gel WRT the spinners, but I can't put my finger on it.
Maui
Also something doesn't gel WRT the spinners, but I can't put my finger on it.
Maui
Silly Old Git
A dogwhistle, but an extremely complicated one..
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources...pdf_500083.pdf
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Oh Tinpis
I had forgotten how much I loved the sound of the F27 starting up - brought a tear.
What a wonderful girl they were.
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Sent message to the dude in NZ and $300 should be good, but please do not send to the account I listed until I have confirmation and your address for delivery.
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I had forgotten how much I loved the sound of the F27 starting up - brought a tear.
What a wonderful girl they were.
Ausflyer
Sent message to the dude in NZ and $300 should be good, but please do not send to the account I listed until I have confirmation and your address for delivery.
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EWL
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Have confirmed there are only 2 more remaining- there were 5 initially.
$300.00 Aussie delivered.
They are a delightful blast from the past.
Best all
EWL
$300.00 Aussie delivered.
They are a delightful blast from the past.
Best all
EWL
