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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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]
YouTuber Guillermo Rojas Bazán (rojasbazan) has published the first in a series of videos detailing his amazing Ju87 B-1 Stuka model.
The model is described as “total scratch built aluminum construction” in 1/16 scale. The first part of the proposed three part series details the materials and construction of the model, with a close look at the stunning level of detail incorporated into the project.
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Continue reading Video Details Construction of Stunning, Scratch Built 1/16 Aluminum Stuka Model
After releasing part 1 last week Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has returned for the second installment of his Kermie Cam B-25 tour, which explores the whole aircraft interior, from tail to cockpit.
As previously reported, the machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.
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Continue reading Kermit Weeks Releases Second Part of “Kermie Cam” B-25 Tour [Video]
Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has released his latest “Kermie Cam” video, this time focusing on his B-25J Mitchell “Apache Princess.”
The machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.
The new video is part one of the series which includes a walk around and interior tour of the aircraft. Click below to check it out.
Continue reading Kermit Weeks’ B-25 Mitchell Takes Center Stage in Kermie Cam Video
