Lockheed Vega - Project Visit - Part 1

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I drove to Kevin Kimball's workshop recently (February 2021) to check out the progress of my Lockheed Vega project. As you remember, we re-started the restoration in 2019, and Kevin and his son, Kallin have been rock n' rolling on it since - even through this crazy time! Well, let me tell you, I was extremely surprised, and pleased by the progress. Come along and check out what I saw. Part 1 we view and discuss the fuselage frame work. In Part 2, we'll talk about the making of the fuselage skin. Pretty Cool!
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@RaoulStankovitch 3 года назад

Lockheed Vega 5! A ship my Dad flew commercially for Braniff and Weddell-Wiliams in the early 1930's. 👍👍

@marknelson5929 3 года назад

Hello from Australia - terrific stuff! Great progress.

@jeffkoppang2591 3 года назад

History, being remade

@JW-eu7br 3 года назад

Kermit, that was an exceptionally interesting video and Kevin is so knowledgeable that I could listen to him for hours. Looking forward to Part Two!

@31terikennedy 3 года назад

Dang, it looks like a Guillow's kit:D

@Tadrjbs 3 года назад

Top project you got going I think. Important Aviation History with the Vega...Moses

@Tadrjbs 3 года назад

@MichaelKingsfordGray My mental health care provider is Jesus. He is someone you wouldn't know. You poor hypocric lost soul.

@dphotos007 3 года назад

Surprised they are not wearing ear protection with that cutting machine. The machine is very loud.

@donaldholman9070 3 года назад

It looks so small

@redblackvette 3 года назад

I have been looking forward to any project updates from you!!! Thank you

@redblackvette 3 года назад

Im looking forward to updates on the ME 108!!!

@rangerstl07 3 года назад

"And over here we have a vacuum...." Kermit: "Well, THAT sucks.". 😅 In all seriousness, everyone around that router really should have hearing protection...

@WellsLarry 3 года назад

Hooray Hooray for Mr. Weeks and his cool stuff.

@emmettbaker5024 3 года назад

Well, sounds like you'll be investing in a low-wing Lockheed! Could be an interesting project!

@davewilshere 3 года назад

It’s years since I drive past the ‘graveyard’ to fly RC helicopters at Kevin’s airfield...his father offered us a ride in the prototype Pitts S-12!

@alanearl4637 3 года назад

Absolutely fascinating. So complex for a 100 year old design. What a piece of art. Only bad thing about this video is that it is only part one. Heck of a teaser for part two. Hopefully it comes out really soon. Thank you so much for sharing your aviation journey.

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

Kimball is without a doubt a master! Absolutely spectacular what he's recreating for you. Is this the Vega that Dave Jameson from Oshkosh owned back in the 70's? Such a glorious aircraft! Next to the P-35, the Vega project is THE project that interests me the most. As you walked into the hangar with the rudder and vertical, I thought I saw a early Bonanza fuselage and what looked like a Clip wing Monocoupe wing; Is that correct? Thank you for your commitment to preserving these old airplanes and aviation history for all to enjoy for generations to come.

@madeinyorkshire52 2 года назад

Love all of your videos - fully engaged! But can I just add that it’s a shame you sometimes allow your language to slip with “oh my friggin God” stuff. With sincere respect, this is not necessary and doesn’t enhance the video one jot. And for Christian believers like me it’s particularly jarring although I’m sure you don’t mean to offend folk. Keep up the great work and never lose your passion. I hope you manage to get FoF profitable again.

@superduper1917 3 года назад

You should add that applause button ;-) It’s Money for the “Art” museum. (You can trade EFT shares for Art now..just FYI) Let’s keep saving them!

@bfmcarparts 3 года назад

:49 Need a bigger airplane? 15:01 Good idea to get those parts out of your SUV. It would certainly mess up your day to be half way home, look in the mirror and see the parts still in your ride. (I've been there, done that, several times!) 28:59 I feel so old and out of date. You're doing a great job in saving these 'planes Kermit. Also three cheers to the people of the past who thought "That's a neat old aircraft to keep".

@dcrahn 3 года назад

Wow, more videos like this one. I wish those guys where recording the whole build process and had their own channel. Master Craftsman for sure.

@danielbasovitch5087 3 года назад

Fascinating Kermit! I love the WOODWORK it so clean and natural. Amazing to think it was done by HAND in the 20s and 30s to such incredible tolerances.

@mt.sinairefuge5360 2 года назад

I watched all the Vega videos and learned so much. since I live in the amazon jungle with unlimited wood available to me I am thinking of limitless possibilities.

@TheMattcwynar 3 года назад

I'm assuming this Vega was painted up as Winnie Mae? I thought the one at the Smithsonian was the original. If this one is repainted what was the original tail number? or S/N? Great job keep of the fantastic work.

@pawer3257 3 года назад

At the beginning I was wondered, which of Kermie's plane looks like a car inside :)

@rolandalfonso6954 3 года назад

This was wonderful! Mad skilz! And you bet it got shared. Young man in the NY tee rulz. Him and his wife at a party, another wife asks his wife, "So, what does your husband do?." "This." Mic drop. "Oh". All for fun!

@JamesBond-xq3tw 3 года назад

It's a thing of beauty, Engineering beauty.

@johna1160 3 года назад

I'm donning hearing protection before I hit the go button on the CNC.

@MrROTD 3 года назад

I just have Lockheed Vega parts in my vehicle no big D

@SheriffofYouTube 3 года назад

like building a giant model . so amazing to see

@Grossman2868 2 года назад

There's a new Vega manufacturer in town!

@free-birdrocker8809 2 года назад

Nothing yet folks, but looking good..

@johnjones4825 3 года назад

Kermit! I almost forgot who you are! Great to see a new episode, for those of weak memory, it's a good thing you introduce yourself...(he said sarcastically!) More, more, more!

@johndavey72 3 года назад

Absolutely fascinating Kermit. What Kevin doesn't know about woodcraft isn't worth knowing . Just in case you do read this , how's the Invader coming along ? It must be very nearly ready for pre flight checks . Thanks Kermit.

@samfromfinland3599 3 года назад

Nice to see again! Kermie Cam

@faustobaptista8555 3 года назад

It's a great pleasure joining kermit in this visit where we can see a new old be bearing. It will be Nice seeing this Baby flying florida's Sky.

@mattinsley1721 3 года назад

You can really see the boat builders skills at work on this amazing restoration. Beautiful attention to detail! Wow

@Tadrjbs 3 года назад

Will Post wearing a sea diving suit in the "Winnie Mae" discovered the "Jet Stream" by going for the altitude record at the time. The jet steam moved the Winnie Mae over the ground at over 350 mph!. Just ONE of the many discoveries and "firsts" with the Winnie Mae...Moses

@douro20 3 года назад

Actually the first person to discover the jet stream was Japanese meteorologist Wasaburo Oishi who published a paper on the subject in Esperanto in 1926.

@vehdynam 2 года назад

What craftmanship !!!

@irishshintoshi8213 3 года назад

So great to see craftmen who obviously take pride in their work. Thanks for sharing Kermit

@walterjwalnut9964 3 года назад

Hi, I have a dumb but interesting question to ask. I have watched a number of videos relating to the rebuild of this plane, and today was offer one about the Smithsonian Museum setting their 'Winnie Mae' up for an exhibition in 2013 . Registration appears to be the same, but the Smithsonian one was fitted with long range tanks. I suspect that the Smithsonian does not normally sell off exhibits that appear to be in reasonable condition and of historical significance, so that begs a couple of questions. 1. Were there more than one Vega's named Winnie Mae (i.e. maybe one damaged and replaced with a similar unit painted up the same). 2. If not, presumably one plane is the 'real' Winnie Mae and the other is another Vega decorated to represent the Winnie Mae, so which aircraft is the original and which is the tribute plane?

@KermitWeeks444 3 года назад

The Smithsonian has the original of course!

@walterjwalnut9964 3 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 Thanks Kermit, was just confused because Kevin seemed to have the entire history if yours in his head so that set me wondering.

@chrispalmer5662 3 года назад

It's really cool to see modern tooling and technology manufacturing classic wooden structures, and the quality derived from it. PS. I love the bumper sticker :)

@Eppo72 3 года назад

Cool Kermit, another video, missed it! regards from the Netherlands

@marcinband 3 года назад

I cannot wait to see this airplane fly!

@marcinband 3 года назад

@MichaelKingsfordGray Puzzled by your comment. Is enthusiasm for aircraft considered immature where you are? This is Kermit Weeks' RU-vid channel. Kermit is an enthusiastic aircraft collector and pilot. If you don't have enthusiasm for aviation and classic aircraft, I'm a bit puzzled why you would be watching this video. Looking forward to your clarification.

@adzbasslines268 3 года назад

I love building aircraft from wood. There's something almost therapeutic about it. T-88 Epoxy can be messy, but cutting, sanding and fitting wood parts is fun!

@diegozambrano37 3 года назад

great video Kermit!

@motorTranz 3 года назад

"This Old Plane"

@willythewave 3 года назад

Always loving a Kermit Weeks upload. Thank you Kermit. :) Edit: You know...that actually looks like it will be rather heavy in the long run. That`s a lot of laminated wood and glue. Add a heavy 300hp engine, six people, all the fuel, and everything else it`s amazing it could get airborne. I see the strength in all the bulkheads but longetudinally not so much. It just amazes me the amount of time, research detail and work that goes into these. I`m just a lowly retired car mechanic with a curious mind. God bless you Kermit weeks.

@steveshoemaker6347 3 года назад

Thanks for the...Super tour....What it must have been like before the CNC machines came along....Thanks Kermit...

@wlogue 3 года назад

thank you Mr. Weeks, god bless!

@pbyfr 3 года назад

Super interesting. I don't want to imagine how much it would cost to do everything like in the past, without CAD or CNC. But a wooden Constellation would be awesome.

@studiojace 3 года назад

Awesome!!!!!! Is it going to be your plane!!! If so can’t wait for you to fly it!!!

@michaeldean4704 3 года назад

Cadkey still exists. Though it was renamed KeyCreator around 2003. Obviously it has much greater functionality than it did back in the 80's. It's been my program of choice since 1997.

@e-rj8984 3 года назад

Above the top Quality Woodwork!!!

@walt8089 3 года назад

I watch and follow a YT Machinist near you in Florida , Adam Booth, who has a YT called Channel "Abom79" who could make some of those metal fittings you need for this project. He is very talented and has a well equipped shop and does a lot of neat and different projects.

@fredericrike5974 3 года назад

Just WoW! Hope we all live long enough to see this fly!

@irgski 3 года назад

pure art...and a little technology mixed in!

@theconstitutionalmule9219 3 года назад

Hey there Kermo

@starfish370 3 года назад

Good morning Mr Weeks! I've just seen both videos of the Vega project and I am so impressed with the technical and practical skills brought into play. Kevin K & Co are amazing. Thank you so much for your videos, please keep them coming.

@MrBook123456 3 года назад

looking good

@jim5549 3 года назад

In '78 Lockheed Burbank had an open house and a Vega wooden wing spar was one of their displays. Last time I saw it (2011) was in a permanent display in their Palmdale facility.

@sski 3 года назад

That CNC is music. And I'll take that Stearman in the background, please.

@foxmoth5477 3 года назад

you can use the CAD 3D data you have on the metal fitting that is cracked - and there are mold makers/services houses that will 3D print you a sand mold so you can cast those parts - then machine them - that is really much cheaper than the old process of sand casting with a wet sand mold of the old days. Plus the cast parts can me stronger than the machined billet parts once heat treated after machining - and of course more authentic as well...

@Grossman2868 2 года назад

Watching that router, you can't help but think of just how long it took to make the original pieces and the accuracy of the new pieces compared to the old is amazing!

@TumzDK 3 года назад

Hmmm, the CNC looks brand new, but moves like it’s 25 years old? Not a very safe machine to operate. Please be careful! Thanks for sharing

@stevemadak6255 3 года назад

HERPER DERPER

@mikemoore9757 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. This reminds me of all the old time balsa kits I built when I was a kid. I even built a Winnie Mae. Rip- Wiley Post and Will Rogers. I also built a 9 ft. wing span Mr. Mulligan. I was really interested in the Golden Age of air racing ( Bendix and Thompson trophy air races). A lot of history there.

@philvaughan4091 3 года назад

The woodworking is amazing! They are true craftsman.Great video. As you videoed from the end of the fuselage,, all I could think about is centering a shot through the fuselage, aligning all the diaphragms and shooting a black and white photo! Thank you for posting your videos... y’all stay safe..

@jackharris4697 3 года назад

What does the Locheed Vega look like today ?

@KermitWeeks444 3 года назад

Pretty much what it looked like at the end of part two. They’re getting into the fine details for a bit.

@happycamper5213 3 года назад

Some cool building skills. Hard to believe the original was from1927! So great that Kermit has the interest and the wherewithal to do this and Having the Kimballs there to make it happen. Wonderful aviation history being saved and shared. Kermit, each time I see you I have to grin! Years ago an old guy from Ohio came to see you about selling you some scrap planes he had collected. Walter came in and asked for you and was told that he had just walked right by you mowing the grass in front! He was not impressed! (as told to me by his son, Wally)

@iwayini 3 года назад

Great video. Loved every second. Kevin was excellent in explaining what was happening. I think Martin from Wintergarden could give a few tips on CNC machining wood. Keep up the great work Kermit and Paul and rest of the team.

@pappyodanial 3 года назад

Surprised video didn't get banned for the "Winnie" name as we are now under the control of the CCP and they banned Winnie

@blueboats7530 3 года назад

What, Kermit doesn't use MDF for airplane parts in Florida? (giggles in sawdust)

@artd. 3 года назад

WOW! What a project! Some Aircraft deserve to be restored to this degree and kept Flying to honor the engineer and manufactures of such classic aircraft. Thank you Mr Kermit great video..:-)

@dalejacobson4449 3 года назад

If I remember right, I seen that Aircraft at Oshkosh 69 or 70. I was very young.

@dougscott8161 3 года назад

I'm glad they made the transformation before they built the P-38's.

@P61guy61 3 года назад

Excellent. Thank you for posting

@baker2niner 3 года назад

You won't believe how stiff & strong that cold-molded airframe is.

@jessekiefer0206 3 года назад

Looking very cool Kermit! I know the Kimball’s through Boy Scouts along time ago! I see them at Sun N Fun every year!

@gregaussie5254 3 года назад

Amazing workmanship , bloody well done guys

@qibble455 3 года назад

Reminds me of those old Guillows kits I built back in the day. Fwiw those kits turned into awesome model planes.

@reccecs4 3 года назад

Very cool. What tolerances would that mill cut to? A thou? Less?

@markdraskovics1962 3 года назад

Hey, Kermit Thank you for all of your cool aircraft videos I've been watching you for a year and a half now and love aviation and flying even more now since I've been watching more about assembling these aircraft well so just wanted to say a thank you and good luck, be safe, and God bless 🙏

@bradmullins229 3 года назад

Amazing progress, looking forward to the next update. Keep them coming! -Brad

@David-yo5ws 3 года назад

For the amount of joy I get watching woodwork construction, I can't understand why I never got involved with a job in that field??? What a great tour! Whetted my appetite for Part II. Thank you to Kermit and Kevin and Kevin's assistant, who knew where everything was.

@danharold3087 3 года назад

Great video Kermit. Curious what glue they are using?

@yerbigbeanoyeah 3 года назад

This may be the most interesting video series yet. Awesome job. I think when this gets to the Fantasy of Flight it is going to be the catalyst for a trip to Florida.

@MrWarwick15 3 года назад

Amazing workmanship...... Wow, thanks. Rich.

@patrickibex 3 года назад

Awesome update Kermit , can’t wait for part 2 you teaser 😏

@jordmosselman3403 3 года назад

Dang Kermi, why end with an cliffhanger? Such a cool plane, the vega, love the woodwork. Quite a lot of planes of the golden era of plane racing are very pretty. Till the next one, cheers!