DC-10 Retirement DO - HNL 1/7/07
Oct 29, 2006, 5:12 pm
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Ok, I've fixed up a previous design to make it specifically for this flight and this DO. Check it out here:
http://www.cafepress.com/worldperksforum.64596512
Be sure to look at the front and back. If there's anything you think should be changed, let me know. Also, I can put designs on hats, buttons/pins, etc., so if you think we should have those as well, let me know. You can use coupon code "VOWELSENSES" to save $5 on a purchase of $20 or more, so if we make a few more items, the coupon would be a nice bonus. Coupon code expires Nov. 3rd, FYI.
Also made a hooded sweatshirt version for those of us who get a bit chilly in-flight.
http://www.cafepress.com/worldperksforum.83569557
http://www.cafepress.com/worldperksforum.64596512
Be sure to look at the front and back. If there's anything you think should be changed, let me know. Also, I can put designs on hats, buttons/pins, etc., so if you think we should have those as well, let me know. You can use coupon code "VOWELSENSES" to save $5 on a purchase of $20 or more, so if we make a few more items, the coupon would be a nice bonus. Coupon code expires Nov. 3rd, FYI.
Also made a hooded sweatshirt version for those of us who get a bit chilly in-flight.
http://www.cafepress.com/worldperksforum.83569557
Thanks for doing this. Although I won't be on that last flight, this might be good to pick up as a little souvenir.
Oct 29, 2006, 5:18 pm
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Originally Posted by slippahs
How do you know the last -10 flight will be in NW's old colors?
If we can find out which bird will be used on the last flight, I can adjust the colors if necessary.
Oct 29, 2006, 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
When I think of the DC-10, I think of the old colors. Don't you?
If we can find out which bird will be used on the last flight, I can adjust the colors if necessary.
If we can find out which bird will be used on the last flight, I can adjust the colors if necessary.
Time permitting, could you perhaps make one with both liveries?
Oct 30, 2006, 2:15 am
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Mismatched livery or not, this is a good start.
How many do we need for the crew? 7 cabin, 3 cockpit? Best assortment of sizes? It might be best just to buy enough extras in our own sizes, e.g. XXL & M for the 2 of us.
How many do we need for the crew? 7 cabin, 3 cockpit? Best assortment of sizes? It might be best just to buy enough extras in our own sizes, e.g. XXL & M for the 2 of us.
Oct 30, 2006, 8:04 am
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Originally Posted by slippahs
Time permitting, could you perhaps make one with both liveries?
Originally Posted by MikeMpls
Mismatched livery or not, this is a good start.
(Yes, I'm giving YOU the final authority. ) I want to make sure we have a design that sticks so people don't buy early and then we change the design and no longer have uniformity.
Oct 30, 2006, 11:11 am
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I like it. Do I get a vote? Also, please keep in the loop about how I can assist with the crew ones. I would like to donate to this. Do I order an extra one or two? Do I give money to someone else? Or donations not needed/wanted?
Also, please keep in the loop about how I can assist with the crew ones. I would like to donate to this. Do I order an extra one or two? Do I give money to someone else? Or donations not needed/wanted?
Oct 31, 2006, 10:55 am
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I think they look great, and the OC go better with the museum theme.
FWIW, I spoke with a D10 captain (transitioning to Airbus) who said they'll keep two aircraft active to the last day, so we can't know which we'll get. (Yeah, could both be in one or the other).
Incidentally, he told me he's planning to be in the jumpseat.
FWIW, I spoke with a D10 captain (transitioning to Airbus) who said they'll keep two aircraft active to the last day, so we can't know which we'll get. (Yeah, could both be in one or the other).
Incidentally, he told me he's planning to be in the jumpseat.
Oct 31, 2006, 6:48 pm
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Being as I am in MSP and you are in HNL, perhaps we can track the flights as it gets closer to identify which specific bird will be used.
I think that painting the specific N-numbers on the shirts may be hard to do because of the size of the image. Maybe adding the N-number on the back would work, though...thoughts?
To the DO thread !
I think that painting the specific N-numbers on the shirts may be hard to do because of the size of the image. Maybe adding the N-number on the back would work, though...thoughts?
To the DO thread !
I'm set to depart on NW98 and return on NW99 of Wednesday and Sunday of next week (as my personal goodbye to the -10s), so hopefully I can catch at least two tail numbers then and paint job. Will post back here. We can also ask for the support of our fellow FT'ers who'll be flying this route within the next two 1/2 months.
Nov 2, 2006, 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by slippahs
Aside from me running to the reef runway at roughly 6:30 everyday with binoculars while being chased down by the airport police, is there a better way to figure out tail numbers?
Nov 2, 2006, 10:53 pm
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... ask someone in Ops... was told either ship #1234 or #1237
Originally Posted by slippahs
Aside from me running to the reef runway at roughly 6:30 everyday with binoculars while being chased down by the airport police, is there a better way to figure out tail numbers?
Nov 2, 2006, 11:01 pm
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Originally Posted by thezipper
... ask someone in Ops... was told either ship #1234 or #1237
So it's either:#1234: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-46912.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1128730/M/ )
#1237: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-47844.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1130925/M/ )
Nov 3, 2006, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by slippahs
Thanks. So it's either:
#1234: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-46912.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1128730/M/ )
#1237: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-47844.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1130925/M/ )
So it's either:#1234: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-46912.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1128730/M/ )
#1237: http://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-dc10-47844.htm
(in old colors as of 10/16: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1130925/M/ )
So Slippahs...Are these the last 2 DC-10's in service? N234NW and N237NW?
Nov 3, 2006, 12:49 am
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Originally Posted by N24SW
So Slippahs...Are these the last 2 DC-10's in service? N234NW and N237NW?
But, according to reports contained herein, it seems that there'll be more -10s kept in service to charter flights.