Trumpeter's quality control

[KingTiger435]

Saw this decal on my 1:72 gannet kit

 

Also, even disregarding the error, I don't even know where they found evidence of that existing on the nose of gannets! I looked at a lot of reference photos, nothing!

[Peter2]

Maybe the original sign (with correct spelling of "TRESPASSERS") was placed on some Gannets to warn maintenance crews and pilots not to step on areas which had sensitive/fragile equipment beneath, such as the radome? I surmise electronic equipment may not have been as robust years ago. Another wild guess: maybe it advises people not to poke about the Gannet's secret equipment, as a humorous warning.

[KevinK]

Possibly it's copied from a museum aircraft stored outside. I can't see a service aircraft having that sort of wording, except for a temporary 'zap' along the lines of "Colonial Navy" on the F-4K.

[alt-92]

16 hours ago, Peter2 said:

Another wild guess: maybe it advises people not to poke about the Gannet's secret equipment, as a humorous warning.

Das ist auch gar nicht für gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. 

 

[AV O]

17 hours ago, Peter2 said:

Another wild guess: maybe it advises people not to poke about the Gannet's secret equipment, as a humorous warning.

Wasn't there a "special" space or compartment dedicated to "refreshments" transportation ?

[Dave Swindell]

14 hours ago, alt-92 said:

Das ist auch gar nicht für gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. 

 

Full text for the Marineflieger rear cockpit warning stencil:-

 

Achtung! Alles Lookenspeepers!

Das computermaschine ist nicht für gefingerpoken und mittengrabben.

Ist easy schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und poppencorken mit spitzensparken.

Ist nicht für gewerken bei das dummkopfen.

Das rubbernecken sightseeren keepen das cottenpickenen hans in das pockets muss;

relaxen und watchen das blinkenlichten.

[Alex Gordon]

All ist klar Johan,mein Luftkissenfahrzeug ist voller Aale.

[alt-92]

Was sagen sie da?

Holz!

Was für Holz?
Eigen Holz!

 

/baddadjokesinGerman

[Pete Robin]

When Humbrol took on the Heller stuff, my Old Boy had to proof read all the multi national stuff that went onto the instructions. Some of the mistakes were eyebrow raising to say the least.

It turned out that the original French documents were translated by a Chinaman into German, that was then translated into Dutch by a Spaniard who also did the Spanish. The English we believe was done by a Scouser who may or may not have been fluent in Geordie.

The outcome resulted in one very famous aircraft being described a terrible, instead of terrific.

Regards,

Pete

[Moggy]

Bad translation can be hilarious

 

If you want to experience this read the small print on Hasegawa's old kits 😆

 

Cheers, Moggy

[Rover420]

I always liked the bit on the old Tamiya instructions “To beautify your model ……”How can you beautify a Churchill Crocodile!

[Admiral Puff]

36 minutes ago, Rover420 said:

I always liked the bit on the old Tamiya instructions “To beautify your model ……”How can you beautify a Churchill Crocodile!

With a 155mm round?

[JagRigger]

On 11/10/2022 at 8:15 PM, Pete Robin said:

When Humbrol took on the Heller stuff, my Old Boy had to proof read all the multi national stuff that went onto the instructions. Some of the mistakes were eyebrow raising to say the least.

It turned out that the original French documents were translated by a Chinaman into German, that was then translated into Dutch by a Spaniard who also did the Spanish. The English we believe was done by a Scouser who may or may not have been fluent in Geordie.

The outcome resulted in one very famous aircraft being described a terrible, instead of terrific.

Regards,

Pete

Reminds me of 'The Plan'

 

In the beginning, there was a plan, 
And then came the assumptions,
And the assumptions were without form, 
And the plan without substance,

And the darkness was upon the face of the workers,
And they spoke among themselves saying,
"It is a crock of s**t and it stinks."

And the workers went unto their Supervisors and said,
"It is a pile of dung, and we cannot live with the smell."

And the Supervisors went unto their Managers saying,
"It is a container of excrement, and it is very strong, 
Such that none may abide by it."

And the Managers went unto their Directors saying,
"It is a vessel of fertilizer, and none may abide by its strength."

And the Directors spoke among themselves saying to one another,
"It contains that which aids plants growth, and it is very strong."

And the Directors went to the Vice Presidents saying unto them,
"It promotes growth, and it is very powerful."

And the Vice Presidents went to the President, saying unto him,
"This new plan will actively promote the growth and vigor 
Of the company With very powerful effects."

And the President looked upon the Plan 
And saw that it was good,
And the Plan became Policy.

[Alex Gordon]

12 hours ago, JagRigger said:

Reminds me of 'The Plan'

 

In the beginning, there was a plan, 
And then came the assumptions,
And the assumptions were without form, 
And the plan without substance,

And the darkness was upon the face of the workers,
And they spoke among themselves saying,
"It is a crock of s**t and it stinks."

And the workers went unto their Supervisors and said,
"It is a pile of dung, and we cannot live with the smell."

And the Supervisors went unto their Managers saying,
"It is a container of excrement, and it is very strong, 
Such that none may abide by it."

And the Managers went unto their Directors saying,
"It is a vessel of fertilizer, and none may abide by its strength."

And the Directors spoke among themselves saying to one another,
"It contains that which aids plants growth, and it is very strong."

And the Directors went to the Vice Presidents saying unto them,
"It promotes growth, and it is very powerful."

And the Vice Presidents went to the President, saying unto him,
"This new plan will actively promote the growth and vigor 
Of the company With very powerful effects."

And the President looked upon the Plan 
And saw that it was good,
And the Plan became Policy.

Last time I read that was in a 1987 issue of "The Interceptor".

Thanks old fruit .

[KingTiger435]

Currently building another trumpy kit... More interesting stencils...

 

[bentwaters81tfw]

was that second one for people who don't believe in Santa?

[Admiral Puff]

I suspect that it's meant to go on to say: "Go directly to Jail, do not collect $200" ...