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Photo of RESTORING MUSEUM AIRCRAFT written by Mikesh, Robert published by Airlife (STOCK CODE: 1703034) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

RESTORING MUSEUM AIRCRAFT

by Robert Mikesh

Published by Airlife. 1st. 1997

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Large format. Colour and b/w photos. Blue boards. 218 pages.

Spine and corners bumped, covers edge rubbed. Foxspots to prelims. Some edge-wear to wrapper.

ISBN: 1853108758
Stock no. 1703034

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Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Considerations; Where to Begin
2. Collection and Restoration Decisions
3. Before the Teardown
4. Wood-and-Fabric Aircraft
5. Lozenge-Pattern Fabric
6. Metal Aircraft
7. Aero Propulsion
8. Aircraft Tires
9. Colors and Markings
10. Finishing Up
11. Contracting the Project
12. Preparing Unsheltered Exhibit Aircraft
Footnotes
Appendices:
A. Wood-and-fabric Aircraft, Sample: Curatorial Guidelines (Benoist Type XII)
B. Metal Aircraft Sample: Curatorial Guidelines (Arado Ar 234 B-2 Blitz)
C. Concluding Report, Sample
D. Restoration Contract, Sample
E. Man-hours for Restorations
F. Sources for Technical Information
G. Vendor Information
H. Propeller Markings
Glosary
Index

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