Hawkeye’s Squawkbox

As Oshkosh winds down, some of the aircraft remain behind to perform more duties while in the area. The Goodyear blimp being one of them. The blimp has been “floating” over my house apparently giving public relations rides to VIPs, Dealers and Media people.

The only complaint from this household is from my German Shepherd, she barked at it as it flew directly over the house…I don’t know if she dislikes it because of its size, the noise or just thinks it is a huge ball to play with that is out of her reach.

I’m hoping for a sunset shot this evening if it is still flying around that late. It may be going to do some official NFL video work in Green Bay while in the area.

I found myself digging through the stash for my old Goodyear Blimp kit with the lighted sign. It is tucked away in a plain brown box shoebox. I think I picked it up at a Thrift Store or Yard Sale somewhere.

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A very exciting day today! Had the opportunity to see and meet, though very informally Harrison Ford. I’m waiting for a copy of the picture that was taken of a group of us with him. A simple event that will always be a nice memory to have of AirVenture. The V-22 Osprey arrived and put on a little show. Tomorrow it will do its full routine. Watched the F-22 Raptor perform today as well, it was impressive too.

The highlight of my day was being allowed to observe the taping of an interview of Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter Pilot Chuck Aaron. Chuck has an amazing story about his personal history in the field of aviation. He has accumulated over 18,000 hours of helicopter time. Even with several engine failures, he has never damaged an aircraft or been injured. I’m looking forward to building this meeting into a lasting friendship. Chuck and I share a similar dream. Chuck  donated a model of his Red Bull  BO-105  Helicopter to the  EAA Museum. That’s what ’s in the box I am holding.

John Travolta brought in his Boeing 707. It really is a great contrast to today’s airliners. I can remember flying across the Atlantic enroute to Europe as a kid in one very similar. A sad sight for me is when the F-4 Phantoms depart, but it is still an awsome aircraft to watch depart with its burners lit.

I’ll get to adding today’s pictures to the Gallery as soon as I can. Greg from Draw Decals arrived this evening and we are kicking back catching up on things since our last meeting at Nordicon. Tomorrow we’ll get up early and grab a quick breakfast so we can get on the grounds early. This is Greg’s first time at AirVenture, he is anxious to experience being totally immersed in aviations greatest event.

I’ll be sure to share our experiences in my next report.

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I’ve mentioned it before but now I can provide more details about our PHOTO CONTEST. Anyone can enter as long as the subject model (any category cars, planes etc) is finished using our products (SnJ Spray Metal, Polishing Powders or Talon Series) in the process.

Entrants will be competing for several prizes. Grand Prize-$100.00 USD Gift Certificate from Sprue Brothers Models. Second place will receive two $25.00 USD Gift Certificate one from Sprue Brothers and one from Hawkeye’s Hobbies. Third place will get a $25.00 Gift Certificate from Hawkeye’s Hobbies. Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

Contest starts NOW! Ends August 31, 2008. No purchase necessary to enter.

Submissions should be emailed to: hawkeye@hawkeyeshobbies.com. Attach full resolution images (limit 3), provide name address and phone number along with a description of what products were used. You can enter as many models as you want. Submit each model separately. Entries containing more than one per email will be disqualified. Contact information will be kept confidential.

Submission of images imply and act as an affidavit that our products were used as a finish on the model submitted. Grants us permission to publish the image and use it in our promotional materials as we deem appropriate.

Winners will be announced September 5th, 2008 on the Hawkeye’s Hobbies and Sprue Brothers websites.

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