We’re finally turning some attention to our YouTube channel and are beginning by answering a question we’re sure has been keeping you up at night: what are all these inverted “T” shapes on Sopwith aircraft?
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Continue reading What Are These Inverted “T” Shapes on Sopwith Aircraft? [Video]
Our friend DX Modelworks has created a new video documenting the construction of Microaces’ RC bristol Fighter model kit in 1/24 scale.
Like his previous video for the Microaces Sopwith Camel, the video’s photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.
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Continue reading Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Bristol Fighter [Video]
December 17 marks the 119th anniversary of the world’s first controlled, sustained, powered flights by Wilbur and Orville Wright. To celebrate the occasion, we offer this newly posted video from YouTuber DX Modelworks which provides an overview of the 1/20 scale 1903 Wright Flyer from Easy Built Models, along with some fascinating tidbits about the historical machine.
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YouTuber DX Modelworks has created a new video documenting the construction of Microaces’ popular RC Sopwith Camel model kit in 1/24 scale.
In addition to its photo documentation, the video offers some tips that will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.
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Continue reading Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Sopwith Camel [Video]
The National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, Ohio has released a new video providing an overhead view of some of the rare aircraft housed in the collection’s storage facility.
Aircraft include a Junkers Ju 52, Fiesler Storch, T-33, etc. The museum notes that not all stored machines are seen here, as others can be found in the museum’s restoration hangars.
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Continue reading Watch An Overhead Tour of the USAF Museum’s Storage Facility [Video]
Kermit Weeks has released part 2 of his new video series documenting 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 deals with the fuselage frame work and can be seen here. Part 2 covers the making of the fuselage skin and can be seen below.
Continue reading Kermit Weeks Releases Part 2 of His Lockheed Vega Project Update [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.
Continue reading Kermit Weeks Documents Progress on His Lockheed Vega Project in New Video
Kermit Weeks’ A-26 project has reached another milestone, taxiing for the first time since the machine began restoration following damage sustained by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during the hurricane and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.
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Continue reading Kermit Weeks’ A-26 Performs First Taxi Test Since Restoration Began [Video]
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s newly restored TBM-3E Avenger C-GCWG has performed an engine as its upcoming return to the air gets closer.
As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 53858) was constructed in 1945 by General Motors, Eastern Aircraft Division and served with the US Navy until the 1950s. Upon entering civilian service it was converted to a spray plane, operating first in California and then New Brunswick before being retired in 1992.
The Avenger was acquired by the museum in late 2009 and a team of volunteers has since invested thousands of hours to restore it to airworthy condition. It wears the colors of a post-war RCN Avenger AS.3.
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Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has shared a new update on his A-26 restoration, including footage of the machine coming to life, a “major milestone” in its progress.
As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.
Kermit notes that they “are starting to make serious progress towards completion.” Stating “the airplane was already very original, but it’s being restored to an even higher degree of authenticity. When completed, there will never be an A-26B to compete with this one.”
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Continue reading Kermit Weeks’ A-26 Project Marks Major Milestone With Engine Run [Video]
