No more Wunala Dreaming after an overseas maint stint!

[mannej]

Special Liveries will always create discussion.

In the scheme of things, there have been some wacky ones out there (South African, EVA-Hello Kitty come to mind).

There is also the sad history of 9V-SPK, which happened to be the doomed aircraft of SQ006
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/0/0/4/0118400.jpg

Here is an Airliners page that has a link to some of the Special Liveries that have been around.
Photo Album: "Best special-liveries" | Airliners.net

 

[dfcatch]

Could not agree more and always was annoyed when this ugly duckling was waiting on the gate for one of my flights usually on the SYD-DFW route... Again!

But of course, tastes are different!

I'm with you... Never liked it

 

[tuapekastar]

Nice artwork, but TBH, just did not seem to 'gel' with the planes.

 

[Alanslegal]

I am going to miss Wunala Dreaming! We flew WD on our very first flight to the USA, and every time we happened to see it whilst driving past the airport or just happened to see it flying around, it would remind us of that trip. Good memories big bird.

 

[Jobu]

Kulula livery - one of my faves

 

[Oneworldplus2]

I have one word to say -

I've always loved the "flying art" as QF puts it...

I think that WD was a great paint job.

 

[VHOEJ]

Obviously with my user name I am pretty annoyed they are getting rid of the scheme - it is the most photographed aircraft in the world and you can't buy that publicity.

Whether you think the design looks good or not, it does draw attention. Special schemes do generate attention but the decals that are attached to various aircraft just don't do it for me. It gets boring looking at the same livery over and over again and it can make a trip just a little mundane.

 

[MarkD]

I still remember the "Sunshine" F27 of Ansett, exactly the same colour scheme, only wherever it was white on Ansett, it was Bright Yellow on "Sunshine". It was done up to promote the Maroochydore service of Airlines of NSW, as it was then. Although the aircraft was exactly the same bar the paint, you always got that special feeling, knowing your aircraft was unique. Kind of a magic of flying something different

 

[ajw373]

It is still not confirmed the a/c is getting a full repaint, so maybe many are jumping the gun with this rumor.

 

[markis10]

It is still not confirmed the a/c is getting a full repaint, so maybe many are jumping the gun with this rumor.

Yes that is very much the case, we will find out Ina few months when she heads home for the refit!

 

[Simo]

How long has the paint job for Wunala dreaming been in service.

 

[markis10]

How long has the paint job for Wunala dreaming been in service.

Since Aug 03, must be dulux!

 

[Oneworldplus2]

Wow. Long time in paint shop. Is it getting a refit inside too?
Well, l would like to see it come out same as it went in, but it seems like that might not be the case??

 

[markis10]

Wow. Long time in paint shop. Is it getting a refit inside too?
Well, l would like to see it come out same as it went in, but it seems like that might not be the case??

The pattern seems to be a few weeks in China getting a D check then another 6 weeks in AVV getting the interior refit done although some have skipped the Chinese trip:

10/11/2011

VH-OEI

747-400

QF6195

Sydney

Avalon

Date	Registration	Type	Flight No	From	Via	To	Notes
23/12/2011	VH-OEI	747-400	QF6196	Avalon		Brisbane

Date	Registration	Type	Flight No	From	Via	To	Notes
02/01/2012	VH-OEH	747-400	QF6022	Xiamen		Avalon

13/12/2011

VH-OEH

747-400

QF6021

Sydney

Xiamen

 

[samh004]

Kulula livery - one of my faves

Seen it before but love it!

 

[Alanslegal]

I am also surprised that the Unions haven't come out and said the new paint job painted by OVERSEAS labour will affect air safety :!:

 

[ChrisCunard]

Maybe Nancy will return in the paint scheme?

A380

 

[medhead]

I am also surprised that the Unions haven't come out and said the new paint job painted by OVERSEAS labour will affect air safety :!:

I got the impression from this thread that the painting would be done at AVV along with the fit out. :?:


Sent from my iPhone using Aust Freq Fly app so please excuse the lack of links.

 

[ajw373]

I got the impression from this thread that the painting would be done at AVV along with the fit out. :?:

No they have been painting in China whilst doing the major service, then they come back for the refit in Avalon.

 

[VHOEJ]

It is just in China for the paint - it then flies back to Avalon for refit. That is what happened with OEI (the second aircraft). OEG already had been flying with the new livery for a few months before going into the hangar for the refit.