{"id":971,"date":"2013-09-17T19:32:08","date_gmt":"2013-09-17T19:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amamuseum\/?p=971"},"modified":"2014-01-10T18:27:58","modified_gmt":"2014-01-10T18:27:58","slug":"bing-autoplan-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amamuseum\/2013\/09\/17\/bing-autoplan-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Bing Autoplan Conservation, pt. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Bing Autoplan was manufactured in Germany in 1914, was powered by compressed air, and was originally covered in silk.\u00a0 The silk has, unfortunately, deteriorated away leaving only a few scraps attached to the wire framework of the wings and tail.\u00a0 The metal is corroding and is bent out of shape in places.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t look like it was once something that was meant to fly.<\/p>\n

While the flying days for this model are over, we are committed to restoring the model back to look like it did then.\u00a0 This work needs to be performed by a professional conservator, and we are in the process of getting estimates to do the work.\u00a0 We\u2019ll keep you updated as this process moves forward.<\/p>\n

While we are talking with conservators and scheduling work, the aircraft is on exhibit in the Hands-On Gallery.<\/p>\n

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Here are some \u201cbefore\u201d shots of what the Bing Autoplan looks like now.\u00a0 With a lot of work and skill, it will hopefully look\u00a0much better once restoration is complete.<\/p>\n

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The Bing Autoplan partially assembled in the donor’s garage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bing Autoplan partially assembled in the museum work area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The compressed air motor on the Bing Autoplan is corroding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Another<\/a>
Another view of the compressed air motor, as well as a partial view of the tank.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The nozzle end of the compressed air tank is dented and missing paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Scraps
Scraps of silk, covered in adhesive residue, can still be seen attached to the frame of the tail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Dope<\/a>
Dope residue and corrision are damaging the wing frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Each<\/a>
Each of the wheels are also dull red with corresion and dirt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u00a0Thank you Dick Moyer for the generous donation.<\/p>\n

Follow along with Bing Autoplan, part two.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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