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08-04-2011, 10:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Plymouth Meeting
, Pennsylvania
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NOSE ART for the AirStream
I was wondering why "nose art" hasn't caught on with the Airstreams. Owners old enough to remember or those who know their Army Air Corps history will know about nose art on aircraft (sadly not really allowed anymore with our current military). I've included a couple examples. Looks like Betty Boop crashed but it demonstrates that the art was frequently playful. Any thoughts?
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08-04-2011, 10:24 AM
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Rivet Master  
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
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There are a number of examples of images and trip lists painted on Airstreams of old in some of the historical books available at Jackson Center and elsewhere. You're right, though, that current 'streamers don't seem to add too much to their rigs. You see some decals, usually on widows, like our AIR sticker. A few of the members here have carefully placed images - the Silver Olive comes to mind.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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08-04-2011, 10:26 AM
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08-04-2011, 10:57 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Where do I put my kills?
Gene
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08-04-2011, 12:23 PM
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Aluminum Falcon Mechanic
1972 31' Sovereign
Wesley chapel
, Florida
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Go to your local graphics company and have it printed on 3m bus wrap film
Should go in the AS tattoo business
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08-04-2011, 12:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Where do I put my kills?
Gene
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In the oven Gene of course.  How else do you make road kill stew.
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08-04-2011, 01:08 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wasagachris
In the oven Gene of course. How else do you make road kill stew. |
I want to bag a Prevost. I guess I'll have to bring the chain saw to cut it up.
Gene
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08-04-2011, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
I want to bag a Prevost. I guess I'll have to bring the chain saw to cut it up.
Gene
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I think you'll get better results with a plasma torch......they have all steel bodies........ 
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
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08-04-2011, 02:29 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1988 32' Excella
L
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2011
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Actually, I am in the process of building something with this theme right now. I Hope to start posting some pictures in the next few weeks.  the old blue stripes are gone and the carbon fiber inserts are in. It is coming along nicely!
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08-04-2011, 08:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1976 31' Sovereign
2000 33' Land Yacht
Ball Ground
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
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This is nose art on a '76'
This is the nose art on many military aircraft after 911. I placed it on three areas of my Airstream. The art work was created by an Airman after the crash of flight 93. Working on C-130's for years no nose art was allowed.We spent many manhours putting beautiful nose art on the side of our eight aircraft but during an inspection were told to paint over them. A few years later after 911 the new design was authorized. Go figure
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08-04-2011, 09:13 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
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Baltimore
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Does this count?
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08-05-2011, 06:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
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I airbrush alot, and I use an new adhesion promoter called Bulldog that you get from AUTOZONE or simular car/auto supply stores. Can use it on just about any surface. Let me see if I can find a picture...Remember Aluminum is slick so there has to be something between it (your nose art area) and the art work. Hey, if any of you streamers want any form of art on your airstream home just get in touch with me...check out my links below. Bill
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08-05-2011, 07:13 AM
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Aluminum Falcon Mechanic
1972 31' Sovereign
Wesley chapel
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How about tail art ?
I was told I need this for my rear window
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08-05-2011, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkspeed
How about tail art ?
I was told I need this for my rear window
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Wow, that looks amazingly like the view out of the nose of a B-29.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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08-05-2011, 08:00 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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I take it this don't count....
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08-05-2011, 08:08 AM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
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sometimes, candy and art don't mix.
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08-05-2011, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 25' Safari
Denver
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkspeed
How about tail art ?
I was told I need this for my rear window
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Cool !!!! Hans Solo and Chewbacca!
Wendy
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08-05-2011, 08:50 AM
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Aluminum Falcon Mechanic
1972 31' Sovereign
Wesley chapel
, Florida
Join Date: May 2011
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If I do an AS rebuild for my sister I'm going with this as a lower graphic on the sides from belly band to bottom of windows
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08-05-2011, 09:39 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Tail Art...
Kills...
Nose...almost
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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08-05-2011, 10:15 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Looking good!!!!
Really "bombed" those campgrounds did 'ya...
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