The Old girl gets a new dress

[MooneyMitch]

36 minutes ago, MooneyTunes said:

Thank you Mitch. I'm hoping that in the end the final product will be worth the wait.

Based on my experience, it isn’t that the process of producing a great paint job is lengthy, taking 2 - 4 months or so.....it’s the fact that other projects, for whatever reason(s) become more important and an aircraft can be left untouched for days, weeks and/or months.  And it can also be a juggling game from the shop, by bringing in additional aircraft and beginning the prep. and stripping, in order to produce immediate revenue in the form of a deposit.  While it can be quite frustrating, this may simply be the reality of the aircraft paint business.

Again from experience, I know a quality paint process can be completed in one week. 

With all that said, the paint jobs by Artcraft were, and are outstanding!

It sounds as though your experience is similar to what I’ve described above.

As you hope, your Mooney will look terrific! 

[MooneyTunes]

IT turns out she's been dressed in white. Can't wait for he other colors to be applied.

[MooneyMitch]

That’s a very good sign! Looks like they’re on a roll for completion now......

[BorealOne]

can't wait to see the final!

[Carbon8]

Just got my plane back from Joe 3 weeks ago, curious how yours turns out. 

[ArtVandelay]

Just got my plane back from Joe 3 weeks ago, curious how yours turns out. 

How long did yours take?

[cferr59]

I think I have all of you beat.  I had a Lance painted for our flight club and it took 6 months.  The paint job is nice, but obviously I would never use that shop again.

[Carbon8]

3 hours ago, ArtVandelay said:

How long did yours take?

Dropped off early Sept 2019 picked up first week of April. So 7 months. 

 

[MooneyTunes]

Shes on final approach!

[MooneyMitch]

It’s so good you’re finally on the homestretch.   Your color choice are terrific!  Looking forward to more photos.

Try not to get too excited! LOL 

[carusoam]

My gosh...!

He has caught the Mooney Blues!   

Fantastic color choice...

Best regards,

-a-

[ArtVandelay]

After 10 weeks I just took delivery, I did have the fuel tanks patched, so that was a 1+ week interruption. They told me 5 weeks, so my formula to multiple any estimates (AP, avionics, paint) by 2 has proven accurate again.

[Nick Pilotte]

@mooneytunes

That is a good looking color combo.  Looking forward to seeing the finished project!

[MooneyTunes]

Well after 4 months of nail biting anticipation, I finally received notice from Hawk that my J was ready to be picked up. And I must say, it was well worth the wait. Joe Dinolfo at Hawk delivered a beautiful paint job. 

[carusoam]

New M20Js look awesome!

Best regards,

-a-

[MooneyTunes]

Thank you! And thank you Joe.

[Oldguy]

@MooneyTunes, do I see you have closed off the ram air? Did you have that done when Hawk painted it or was that done previously?

[MooneyMitch]

Wow!!!  Looks so fast and fierce!!  Congratulations.

[aviatoreb]

15 hours ago, MooneyTunes said:

Well after 4 months of nail biting anticipation, I finally received notice from Hawk that my J was ready to be picked up. And I must say, it was well worth the wait. Joe Dinolfo at Hawk delivered a beautiful paint job. 

Love it - has kind of a sharks open mouth look to it - hunting clouds.

[Nick Pilotte]

Here I had to double take.  I thought you just picked up a new Acclaim Ultra!  She is a good looking plane!  I’d say that it was worth the wait.  You will get a lot of looks on the ramp.  

[MB65E]

Looks great! MT!

What colors codes again? 

-Matt

[PJClark]

Gorgeous!

[MooneyTunes]

4 hours ago, Oldguy said:

@MooneyTunes, do I see you have closed off the ram air? Did you have that done when Hawk painted it or was that done previously?

Yes it was done this time around. Much nicer look. 

[MooneyTunes]

2 hours ago, Nick Pilotte said:

Here I had to double take.  I thought you just picked up a new Acclaim Ultra!  She is a good looking plane!  I’d say that it was worth the wait.  You will get a lot of looks on the ramp.  

Yeah Hawk had to scale the scheme to fit the shorter body J, but in the end it all turned out gorgeous. I’m pretty happy with the end result. 

[MooneyTunes]

4 hours ago, aviatoreb said:

Love it - has kind of a sharks open mouth look to it - hunting clouds.

I plan on adding sharks teeth and eyes. Just the stick on/removable type. For special events like Sun and Fun.

Edited May 1, 2020 by MooneyTunes