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Post by jesse on Dec 2, 2010 11:01:24 GMT -5
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Dec 2, 2010 12:26:58 GMT -5
Other than the wood paneling on the walls (a bit much), a very nice job.
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Post by jesse on Dec 2, 2010 12:41:04 GMT -5
My sentiments, exactly. Just too much wood for my taste. I would rather see flight related murals painted along the sides and a sky/Cloud texture on the ceiling. Also, at night I would have included twinkling stars that would show up in dimmed lighting. Just like back in the 30s and 40s when our old Ritz theatre had a night view ceiling.
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Dec 2, 2010 12:48:29 GMT -5
The original 707's had twinkle lighting in the ceiling too.
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Post by jesse on Dec 2, 2010 13:15:49 GMT -5
I know. Back in the 60s when I would fly between the states and Europe, I always flew Pan Am at night and it was a pleasure to see the twinkling lights. Also, in the center of the fuse on the ceiling was a large circular panel with a soft moonlight effect. Very nice.
Jesse
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Post by airconvair on Dec 2, 2010 14:35:17 GMT -5
Is it for sale?
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Dec 2, 2010 14:44:08 GMT -5
Almost everything is for sale - just depends on the price.
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Post by sunny9850 on Dec 2, 2010 14:52:38 GMT -5
As much as I like wood in general I have to agree that this is a bit over the top for me. I do like Jesse's interior design suggestion much better. The rest of it is exactly what I would love to live in...and the location doesn't look half bad either.
Stefan
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Post by emfrat on Dec 2, 2010 15:04:42 GMT -5
;D Not much room for the model railway layout...I think I'll pass on this one MikeW
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Post by dc6tryer on Dec 2, 2010 16:45:22 GMT -5
Hi, I thought I knew of another one..... and it was her in the 80ies with another 727 ;D. She must have a liking for plane conversions; although not for plain conversions . There is a bit too much shiny wood there for my taste; and fancy living there in that fantastic setting and still find you need an orange TV A brave and interesting person is my guess! Andy.
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Post by jesse on Dec 2, 2010 16:59:04 GMT -5
;D Not much room for the model railway layout...I think I'll pass on this one MikeW Mike, you are overlooking the Basement. Don't forget that under the main cabin floor is a very large area called the baggage storage. That would do nicely for a nice HO gauge setup. Your own private recreation room. Probably have room for a pool table and small bar. Jesse
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Post by emfrat on Dec 2, 2010 17:11:40 GMT -5
Now, there's a thought! ;D ;D ;D MikeW
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Dec 2, 2010 17:53:56 GMT -5
You could even recreate the Stratocruiser's downstairs lounge.
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Post by jesse on Dec 2, 2010 17:58:32 GMT -5
???What's a Stratocruiser? ::)Yep, that crossed my mind also. Don't know if the 727 was wide enough for a circular stair though. Jesse
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Post by thomas on Dec 13, 2010 8:31:12 GMT -5
There used to be a company in the USA specialising in such airliner-to-residence conversions. They would mount the whole airplane on a rotating mounting near the c-of-g, on an electric motor. The pictures I saw showed that the wings remained complete. The airplane could rotate on it's central mounting, either by weathervaning, or by means of an electric motor. All the water/electricity/sewerage connections also went through this central rotating mounting.
The interior was up to the customer; you could also could have an authentic-looking cockpit.
And unfortunately I lost the link to this company and it's website...
regards Thomas
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