jetdriven Posted December 20, 2020 Report Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 8:33 PM, V1VRV2 said: I don’t think so.... it’s a Mooney paint design. 2019. I spoke the Jonathan and he didn’t mention it was his design. Talk to Craig Barnett at Scheme Designers. Thats their work. 1 Quote
JustSomeGuy Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 When I purchased my previous plane (730ML) from the factory in 2009, it was painted at Tejas Aero. I'm no expert, but the work seemed good and the scheme came out exactly as I wanted (evokes strong reactions in both directions). 1 Quote
JustSomeGuy Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Just now, JustSomeGuy said: When I purchased my previous plane (730ML) from the factory in 2009, it was painted at Tejas Aero. I'm no expert, but the work seemed good and the scheme came out exactly as I wanted (evokes strong reactions in both directions). 2 1 Quote
carusoam Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 9:32 PM, JustSomeGuy said: Wait a minute there... You are not just some guy... You used to be @orangemtl That would be your initials right in the the tail number... Nice to see you are back! Time flys at Mooney Speeds... Talk about a memorable paint scheme... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
mike_elliott Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 9:32 PM, JustSomeGuy said: flew with Kevin Heath when he purchased the orangesicle. I thiink Jimmy has it for sale again now. Quote
aviatoreb Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, mike_elliott said: flew with Kevin Heath when he purchased the orangesicle. I thiink Jimmy has it for sale again now. I Always liked that paint job. It invokes the clown fish look but it looks great. 1 Quote
Andy95W Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 3 hours ago, aviatoreb said: I Always liked that paint job. It invokes the clown fish look but it looks great. I knew I’d seen that scheme before... Quote
V1VRV2 Posted January 6, 2021 Author Report Posted January 6, 2021 On 12/19/2020 at 11:25 PM, jetdriven said: Talk to Craig Barnett at Scheme Designers. Thats their work. I talked to Craig today... you are correct sir! Thank you for your help! Quote
JustSomeGuy Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 My wife, not coincidentally dubbed 730ML ‘Nemo’! LOVED that plane. But they’re expensive. It was like dating a swimsuit model: with a gambling addiction! Aircraft are like that. Saw that it’s on the market for maybe $389K. Kudos to the pilot who flies her. Currently seeking an M20C, or perhaps a J. My wife cried when we sold 730ML, and now encourages me daily to find another Mooney for us. Best. Wife. Ever! Glad to be back. 2 Quote
carusoam Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 Speaking of the best wife’s club... Stig just bought a Mooney... He reported his wife doing the delivery flight... MS has a few husband/wife flying teams... a couple of parent/child teams as well... Best regards, -a- Quote
mike_elliott Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 Dang Ray, you change Mooneys faster than I change underwear 1 Quote
Brian E. Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Schllc said: The orange is no mo Damn...the orange was nice but that is slick! Quote
Schllc Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, Brian E. said: Damn...the orange was nice but that is slick! I did really like the orange in the pictures, but the previous owner had some paint work done on the cowling and it didn’t match very well, plus the logo on the tail wasn’t vinyl. Lastly, while orange is my favorite color, the color looked better in pictures. In real life it was more neon orange, which I didn’t care for. Okeechobee painting did the work. I am happy with what I got for what I paid, and while I would not hesitate to say it was a good value, the work is not top tier. I would say it’s average to slightly above. However, they did everything on my punch list immediately, provided me with some touch up paint, and finished on time. The other quotes were substantially higher, and more importantly, 7-12 months out so I am extremely satisfied. 1 Quote
Schllc Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, mike_elliott said: Dang Ray, you change Mooneys faster than I change underwear I told Richard my bucket list is to fly the entire fleet of long bodies. I’d own them all too if I could! 2 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, mike_elliott said: Dang Ray, you change Mooneys faster than I change underwear Something we all have been meaning to talk to you about Mike 1 1 Quote
Niko182 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 58 minutes ago, Schllc said: I told Richard my bucket list is to fly the entire fleet of long bodies. I’d own them all too if I could! Whats left. The PFM, Eagle, and Bravo? Quote
Schllc Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, Niko182 said: Whats left. The PFM, Eagle, and Bravo? Lol, no I mean every single one! not really possible but I can try, just like eating an elephant... 1 Quote
JustSomeGuy Posted January 24, 2021 Report Posted January 24, 2021 RIP, Nemo. Enjoy it in good health, Schllc! The original orange was an identical match for a Breitling SuperOcean watch face. Ask me how I know... 1 1 Quote
Oldguy Posted January 26, 2021 Report Posted January 26, 2021 "Nemo" lived next to my hangar with the previous owner. He just got a new Mooney himself - 2019 Acclaim Ultra. I hangar in a nice neighborhood! 2 1 Quote
glbtrottr Posted January 27, 2021 Report Posted January 27, 2021 My airplane was painted on site at Kerrville at the Mooney Factory a few years back. The paint did not hold up well at all, which is sad. I recently reached out to someone on this board as I wanted to consider revisiting the factory for an annual again, and...no reply. I hope things improve there.... Quote
mike_elliott Posted January 27, 2021 Report Posted January 27, 2021 7 hours ago, glbtrottr said: My airplane was painted on site at Kerrville at the Mooney Factory a few years back. The paint did not hold up well at all, which is sad. I recently reached out to someone on this board as I wanted to consider revisiting the factory for an annual again, and...no reply. I hope things improve there.... I dont know when they shut the factory paint shop up, but that was surely quite a while ago, prior to the 2009 closure and ownership change. Paint has been one of the issues regardless of where it is done. A state of the art paint shop would be subordinated to a body in white and wrap if I was in charge of the world. Quote
aviatoreb Posted January 27, 2021 Report Posted January 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, mike_elliott said: I dont know when they shut the factory paint shop up, but that was surely quite a while ago, prior to the 2009 closure and ownership change. Paint has been one of the issues regardless of where it is done. A state of the art paint shop would be subordinated to a body in white and wrap if I was in charge of the world. Emperor? 1 Quote
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