The Luftwaffe Archives & Records Reference Group  

Go Back   The Luftwaffe Archives & Records Reference Group > NAMED AREAS OF INTEREST > Manufacturing & Technical Development

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-18-2014, 03:33 AM
Gary Connor Gary Connor is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2024
Posts: 1
Default Horton IX V3 Manufacturer Markings

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is beginning a detailed survey of it Horton IX V3 in preparation for preservation / restoration activity.
Printed markings have been found on the unpainted plywood formed into the leading edge of the fuselage left center section. Photos of the markings are attached. They appear to have been applied by a roller device. Salient elements of the markings are 1. Concentric circles, divided into quadrants with faint lettering between the circles; 2. a large "38"; 3. a "4" followed by what could be a "3".
We are attempting to identify the marking; determine if it was applied during the material acceptance, the plywood manufacturing process or the airframe manufacturing process. If applied during the plywood manufacturing process, then we can identify the adhesive and better stabilize the artifact during preservation / restoration activity. We cannot assume the adhesive was from the Goldschmitt Tego-Film Wolldau plant. We cannot determine if the artifact was assembled in the Horton workshops or the Gotha Works.
The issue is somewhat time sensitive. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank you.
GWC
Attached Images
File Type: jpg P1000630 Horton Project.jpg (36.7 KB, 3 views)
File Type: jpg interior of plywood on PL leading edge.jpg (35.5 KB, 3 views)
File Type: jpg Garber Visit 7 10 088.jpg (88.2 KB, 3 views)
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Email this Page Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Hybrid Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode
Threaded Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.