Source for RV Artwork?

Jay Honeck

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As some of you know, in 2002 my wife, Mary, and I bought an old airport hotel, and began a 7-year task to convert it into an all-aviation-themed pilot's lodging dream. We completed that task last year. :smile:

Last month, in another thread I wrote about acquiring a motorhome, and putting it on the line for rentals through the hotel. We have done this (and, in fact, it's already rented for this weekend) -- see it here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_rv_rental.htm

Now, of course, all of our suites have names. The Corsair Suite; The Mustang Suite; The Amelia Earhart Suite, and 17 more. Each one decorated appropriately to the era. Last night, the very first person to rent the RV jokingly asked "What era of aviation are you going to decorate the motor home to reflect?" Quite frankly, it hadn't occurred to us to decorate the motor home in the same way as the hotel -- but we both looked at each other an exclaimed "Why, the RV Suite, of course!" :yesnod:

Okay, great idea(s) -- but despite having 7 years of experience hunting all over the country for aviation artwork and memorabilia, I am stumped as to where to turn for RV-3, -4, -6, -7, -8, -9, and -10 artwork. In fact, I don't recall ever seeing any RV artwork, in all the airshows and museums we've ever attended.

Anyone got any RV artwork laying around the hangar they want to part with? Has anyone got a suggestion as to where I might obtain RV art? Unlike the super-sized suites, we've only got half a dozen walls to decorate, so we don't need a lot, but I'd like to get some high quality pieces...

Thanks!
 
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But seriously,

I have gotten a couple of nice aviation-themed giglee prints from Ozark Airfield Artworks. If they don't have something with a RV, no one does. Plus I imagine many of their artists would probably do a commission if you are THAT interested.

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but how long do you think THAT would last in a motor home
Based on first hand experience with something similar in the motorhome: Within 5 minutes of engine start - probably sooner.


This was done with a lower resolution camera however I could print up to about 5x7 nicely. It might even print a bit larger but I'm not sure without a test print first. A 9x11 matted frame will fit easily anywhere in a motorhome.

I'm fairly close to that airport right now and if the plane is still there and outside, I could probably go back and get a much higher quality retake.
 

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As some of you know, in 2002 my wife, Mary, and I bought an old airport hotel, and began a 7-year task to convert it into an all-aviation-themed pilot's lodging dream. We completed that task last year. :smile:

Thanks!

Way To Go JAY,,,,,, and wife !!!!!!!!

God Bless America,,,,,,,, and its small business people.
 
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