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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: DaveM on September 19, 2013, 01:48:43 AM
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Took a trip over to Lugo,nr Ravenna,to visit the Baracca museum last week,and what a wonder it turned out to be.Not only was I wooed by the beautiful Italian countryside,but was awed by the standard set by the museum.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany052_zps0ea643c0.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany052_zps0ea643c0.jpg.html)
This is the monument dedicated to Baracca,with the figures plinth dedicated to all the pilots who fell during the Great War.The monolith has a carving on both sides of the stallion.This is situated by the town square.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany068_zps9127d331.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany068_zps9127d331.jpg.html)
This is what greets you upon entering the museum,Schumachers 1998 Ferrari!
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany069_zpsdfce73b6.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany069_zpsdfce73b6.jpg.html)
An evocative painting of the man himself.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany053_zps862b8caa.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany053_zps862b8caa.jpg.html)
The machine itself,you can get up real close,close enough to touch it,and its great to see in real life the details.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany062_zps7391c5c0.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany062_zps7391c5c0.jpg.html)
Starboard side with Griffon,and I don't mean the wife in the picture!
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany063_zps81e1693f.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany063_zps81e1693f.jpg.html)
Port undercart wheel showing lacing to cover.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany066_zpsd93d2b5f.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany066_zpsd93d2b5f.jpg.html)
Strut connections and turn buckles.
The museum is laid out on 3 floors,with artifacts from the war,diaries,uniforms,medals,swords etc.All fascinating stuff,even the wife was impressed,and I didn't have to buy her any shiney bling to placate her,just a nice lunch in the beautiful town of Ravenna.
Also in Lugo near the monument,there is a full size replica of Baracca's Nie 17,but its all covered in polythene sheeting at present so photographing it would be a bit difficult.All in all,I had a great couple of hours viewing the museum,well worth a visit if you're over that way.
Dave.
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Noticed that the photo was missing of the laced wheel cover,so hopefully here it is.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany064_zps39c94a16.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany064_zps39c94a16.jpg.html)
Dave.
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Great photos, I missed this last time I was in Tuscany. Need to go back!
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Lucky dog! Great photos, Dave. Thanks for posting. The shot of the SPAD rigging will be quite helpful.
Cheers,
Bud
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Great pictures thanks for the upload .
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Some more pics,PB is a real PITA to upload.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany054_zps409ccdc3.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany054_zps409ccdc3.jpg.html)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany055_zps0858eb59.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany055_zps0858eb59.jpg.html)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany061_zpsf22c950f.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany061_zpsf22c950f.jpg.html)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany065_zps9898870e.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany065_zps9898870e.jpg.html)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/Captainacid/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany067_zps5a72c895.jpg) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Captainacid/media/Spad%20XIII/Tuscany067_zps5a72c895.jpg.html)
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Great pictures, thank you.
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I wonder what the monetary values of the SPAD and Ferrari are. Probably impossible to assess. Priceless national treasures.
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Thanks for the comments guys,and its my pleasure to share the pictures with the forum community.Yes indeed Rob,priceless treasures of not only a nations heritage,but to the world as a whole.I think its not only the larger material artefacts that impress,but also the small personal items that provides an insight into that terrible human struggle,with touches of humour thrown in,an instance being a German helmet that had been turned into a chamber pot!
Dave.
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You can never get tired of gazing on these old bird, can you? Thanks a lot for
posting the great pictures, Dave. Besides being just gorgeous, they have a wealth
of information for builders.
Cheers,
Ernie :)