Mirrodie From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 7421 posts, RR: 65 Posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 2344 times:
I do like to work with my hands when I get a chance. So right now I am planning to build an aviation themed bar. I need a place to store the liquor and serve guests but also incorporate my hobby.
I figure I had a bunch of models and AA paraphernalia that I could use, perhaps build shelves into the front of the bar with plexiglass doors in front.
Also, the top table part of the bar, instead of aviation, I am thinking of throwing a model railroad in there (very small of course) to showcase my LIRR stuff.
But I need ideas. Got any? I have a few AA items I can use in the design. Flagship wings, Plaques. Some smaller die cast models. The Concorde seats and flask are off limits though.
Also, if anyone has some duplicate AA items (signs, etc.) they are willing to part with, maybe it could go into the design.
Looking for ideas though. Got any? Maybe I can inset a small LCD screen inlaid into the table top to showcase old aviation movies? Zanely ideas, any of them, throw them out here!
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Rikkus67 From Canada, joined Jun 2000, 1464 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 2327 times:
This should actually be in a non-av forum. That said...
I am in the midst of collecting aviation models for my H.O. (1/87 scale) model railroad. I am using a HO scale Faller model of a military terminal, and slightly modifying it. I have been able to find a CRJ-200 in an approximate 1/90 scale, and a Fokker F27 in 1/94 scale. Although not exactly right in size, the difference when down to this scale is negligable.
A good place to find ex-airliner parts for the general public is definitely eBay. From uniforms, badges & time tables to dials, seats, and even a full bathroom...you can find a lot of interesting paraphernalia at that site.
Try a Google or Yahoo search for companies that specialize in aircraft parting-out. I am sure you will find what you are looking for!
Have fun, and good luck!
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FlyKev From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2006, 1349 posts, RR: 6 Reply 2, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 2325 times:
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Its a thought, but perhaps you could trawl ebay for aircraft parts.
There's lots of little pieces such as lights on there, right up to larger things like seats.
If you want some safety cards to use somewhere im sure I can send you the ones I have from DP, they are only collecting dust.
Kev.
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Daleaholic From UK - England, joined Oct 2005, 3184 posts, RR: 15 Reply 3, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2288 times:
You could always try your luck and get in contact with American Airlines to see whether or not they would be willing to donate any paraphernalia for you to display in the bar. Anything with American Airlines on... is advertising for them, so I imagine they'd be happy to send you stuff! The same applies for any airline really, if you write to a lot of airlines, one of them is bound to send you something!
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Go3Team From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3266 posts, RR: 22 Reply 4, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2263 times:
Have the part where you sit down at be a runway. If you want to get real fancy, you could add some lights to it. To be authentic, make sure the runway numbers are correct.
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 38511 posts, RR: 80 Reply 5, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2259 times:
Mirrodie:
We already have one here in San Francisco. In fact, there was a New Years In San Fracnsico A.net meet at this place to ring in 2006. It's called the Orbit Room.
I'll post photos when I get home in a few hours.
TedTAce From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2244 times:
There was a bar (I forgot the name though I was there a few times) that was in Miami, near the AET's. It was closed down last time I checked. Does anyone know what happened?
Mirrodie From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 7421 posts, RR: 65 Reply 7, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2223 times:
Quoting Superfly (Reply 5): We already have one here in San Francisco. In fact, there was a New Years In San Fracnsico A.net meet at this place to ring in 2006. It's called the Orbit Room.
I'll post photos when I get home in a few hours.
Superfly, I think you misunderstood me. I mean to build something like this
But I'd love to hit that bar in SFO if I could. THere is one in NYC called Idlewild.
Regeardless, I look forward to seeing the photos you have. I need ideas
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ScarletHarlot From Canada, joined Jul 2003, 4673 posts, RR: 59 Reply 8, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2211 times:
Hey Mario, what about having the backsplash of the sink be safety cards put up like wallpaper and waterproofed somehow?
My office is airplane themed, and I have this lamp on my desk:
I searched eBay for "airplane lamp" and found this and some other neat ones.
You've definitely gotta see if you can get glasses, cutlery, bar tools, etc. with airline logos on. Oh! If you get this quick there's an American Airlines ice scoop up on eBay, with auction ending in 10 minutes, for $5!
ZBBYLW From Canada, joined Nov 2006, 1923 posts, RR: 7 Reply 10, posted (6 years 1 week 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 2185 times:
I think the best thing to do would be to contact your local airports maintenance facilities and ask if they have any old props collecting dust I did this and walked away with a few. Including one that I flew, and later (not me flying) had a prop strike and bent. Just contact them and see what they can do, you can even build a clock on the hub of the prop which is really cool.
EasternSon From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 660 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (6 years 1 week 14 hours ago) and read 2155 times:
There used to be a bar in Allentown, PA called TK's Flight Lounge that was owned by one of my father's best friends. (ex EAL pilot)
It was attached to The Rose Bowl (bowling alley) and it was absolutely loaded with all sorts of airline and airplane memorabilia. He actually tried to get an old airplane to hang from the ceiling, but the guy who was going to sell it to him found out it was going into a bar and not a hangar, he refused to sell.
He sold the bar and bowling alley about eight years ago, but it may still be there. Look it up, and maybe go out for a visit to get some ideas.
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BCAInfoSys From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 12, posted (6 years 1 week 14 hours ago) and read 2145 times:
Quoting Superfly (Reply 5): We already have one here in San Francisco. In fact, there was a New Years In San Fracnsico A.net meet at this place to ring in 2006. It's called the Orbit Room.
I'll post photos when I get home in a few hours.
Oh Lord what a night that was. I get freakin' plastered and then made out with my sister's best friend who was there that night. Man - what a memory that was to wake up to.
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