Category: Golden Age (1919-1939)

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Kermit Weeks Documents Progress on His Lockheed Vega Project in New Video

Kermit Weeks has released the first video in a two part series documenting his trip to check out the progress on his Lockheed Vega project.

This particular aircraft was purchased from Dave Jameson after Hurricane Andrew devastated Weeks’ Polk City, Florida collection in 1992. In arrived at Fantasy of Flight in 1995 and, having not flown in over a decade, was placed on static display. In 2012, restoration was begun by Kevin Kimball, but Weeks eventually had to postpone the project “due to various distractions.” The project commenced once again in September 2019.

Part 1 of the series will deal with the fuselage frame work and can be seen below. The upcoming second part will cover the making of the fuselage skin.

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ICM Releases New Tool 1/32 DH.82A Tiger Moth Kit

ICM has released their new tool DH.82A Tiger Moth model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (32035) is produced using “100% new molds” and includes a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior as well as marking options for two machines. Liveries represent machines operating with 25 (Polish) EFTS in the summer of 1944, and 3 Squadron Flight Training Squadron at RAF Grantham in 1938.

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1941 Waco YKS-7 For Sale: “No Damage History, Always Hangared”

An “always hangared, no damage reported and logs complete” 1941 Waco YKS-7 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Total Time: 2888; Serial # 5277; Registration #NC31653; Engine 1 Time: 1921 SNEW; Engine 2 Time: 106 SMOH; Prop 1 Time: 1921 SNEW; Useful Load: 980 Lb.; Condition: Used; Year Painted: 2007; Flight Rules: VFR; # Of Seats: 4

According to the listing, the machine was refurbished in 2007 at The Waco Classic Co. and is equipped with a 240 hp Continental W670-M engine, a Curtiss Reed polished propeller, oil tank shutoff valve with starter interrupt, oil tank heater, crankcase heater, cabin heat, Cleveland wheels and brakes with new 6 ply tires and dual oil coolers. It was converted to Concorde sealed battery and also includes vacuum flaps, new windshield side panels (2013) and an avionics package.

The aircraft is located in Novi, Michigan and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1936 Porterfield 35-70 Flyabout For Sale: “5 Year Museum Quality Restoration”

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A 1936 Porterfield 35-70 Flyabout is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

5 Year museum quality Restoration completed Feb, 2018; Airplane delivered with fresh annual; Total time: 1052 hours; Airplane flies true and straight; 90 horsepower 5 cylinder LeBlond radial engine with 55 hours (Number will change as plane is flown often).

The aircraft is located in Port Orange, Florida and is currently being offered for US $35,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1945 Piper J-3 Airframe For Sale: “Great Project, Did Not Crash”

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A 1945 Piper J-3 Cub project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This airframe had a major renovation in 1986 with Stitts PolyFiber and a partial rebuild and partial recover in 2003 as well. This aircraft was regularly rotated between floats, skis and wheel gear, but is being sold here with none of the above!! The complete airframe is included; wings, ailerons, complete fuselage, tail feathers, flying wires, lift and jury struts, cowling, engine mount and exhaust! This airplane did not crash!! While being stored outside for a time, the weight of a snowfall built up on the left wing and bent the lift strut, allowing the left wing to fall… The only damage to this entire airplane is to the left upper fuselage and the left wing… Sold with Canadian bill of sale, all logs since 1965 and folders full of receipts.

The project is located near Syracuse, NY and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1946 Piper Cub Project Spotted For Sale: “Hit a Fence, Cute, Cheap”

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A 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub project has been spotted for sale. The machine reportedly hit a fence and is described as “cute, cheap.” The listing states (in part):

The logs we have show the total time as of 1996 to be 1131 hours. At that time 7/96 the airplane was rebuilt and recovered after sitting for a long time. Extensive work was done to the airframe, wings, surfaces, gear, etc.etc. And all new fabric was applied to everything at that time. The A-65 Continental engine was also rebuilt at that time, with a standard limits crankshaft. Since that rebuild the aircraft has been used and inspected regularly and now has 1,565 hours total time!

The last takeoff did not go as planned. The engine ran up just fine, but during the takeoff roll the power and rpm seemed to decline, so even though the airplane had broken ground, the pilot slipped it back onto what was left of the grass runway. Without enough room to stop, the airplane impacted a wooden fence at the edge of the airport.

The listing includes a list of damage as well as a selection of photos. It also describes the machine as “a whole J3C-65, annual just expired 9/1/2020” and “not a rusty barn find.” It reportedly includes the logbooks for both engine and airframe (96-present) and the FAA bill of sale.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for bidding with a “buy it now” price of US $9,950. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“100% New Molds:” ICM to Release New Tool, 1/32 DH.82A Tiger Moth Kit

ICM has announced the upcoming release of a new tool DH.82A Tiger Moth model kit in 1/32 scale.

The offering (32035) will reportedly be produced using “100% new molds” and include a highly detailed engine and cockpit interior as well as marking options for two machines. It is currently slated for release on December 20.

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1946 Piper J-3 Cub Project Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Piper J-3 Cub project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This aircraft was in a wind storm and aircraft was tied down and flipped over. Wings have rib damage and both front struts leading edge, Fuselage cockpit on top superstructure needs replaced along with some tubing. The cowling and prop will need replaced, boot cowl is pretty beat up. I have added another boot cowl with this project but it’s not perfect, also added another superstructure. C65-8F 114 hours smoh crank was dialed and is good. New Tires, Bungies and newly covered rudder. Needs repairs and glass… Has airworthiness and a FAA bill of sale. N6806H has all logs… The aircraft has most parts but fairings and will need to be made and hardware may need to be bought. Last entry on log was 2014 with carburetor overhaul. Plane was in process of making airworthy when wind damage occurred.

The project is located in Lone Jack, Missouri and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Piper J-3 Cub Project Offered For Sale

A Piper J-3 Cub project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

TT 4159 Engine and airframe. Same owner since 1992. Fuselage blasted and primed, wings covered in 1975 with grade A cotton. Sealed struts and new fork ends installed. Cleaveland wheels and brakes. Engine disassembled. Slick mags TT 42 hours.

The project is located in Pearland, Texas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: 1936 Piper J-2 Cub “With Upgraded Motor”

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A 1936 Piper J-2 Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Very acrobatic and sporty because it has a 65 horse Continental and weighs 200 lbs less than a Piper J-3. Also includes vintage stock 40 horse Continental. Some of the parts alone are worth $10k a piece. Well running airplane by mechanic owner. Draws a crowd at every air show. Nice paint. 4 gauges on panel: Altimeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Tachometer. Charity owned, so proceeds benefit people in extreme poverty.

Some fabric of interior of cabin needs replaced but all the canvas of the exterior is in good shape. Plexiglass windshield has some cracks, but overall well maintained.

The aircraft is located in Shiloh, North Carolina and is currently being offered for US $19,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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