Waldo Pepper Standard J-1 - Restoration Update #04 - October 2020 - w/ Seversky P-35

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OK gang! I made a tour through my shops this week to see how some of the current on-site restoration projects are coming along. Looks like things are slowly coming back to normal, as all the guys move into full swing, and start to make some progress again. Come on my tour, chat with my crew, and see what's been going on with the projects!
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@bigun447 4 года назад

Sitting on pins and needles awaiting more on the BF-108. It is a project that is actually getting done while we are watching. AND, Paul is a great presenter.

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

New update next week.

@calvin99991 4 года назад

Ditto. The fuselage is looking good and nearly finished, judging by that brief shot at the end. Can't wait for the next update.

@SniperSteve1 4 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 the only thing that would have made that ending any better, is Paul sticking his head out from behind the 108 as Kermit walked away and saying "Worry about that later ?" :)

@hodaka1000 3 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 ...check him out Ken Weeks

@pat36a 4 года назад

Damn, was waiting on the 108 project and you walked right by it. Guess I'll have to wait on Paul's video to come out.

@964cuplove 4 года назад

Darn, just half way through watching and was hoping to see it in there...

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

Full stand alone Bf-108 update with Paul, coming up next week.

@fw1421 4 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 thanks Kermit! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@twilightroach4274 4 года назад

Really looking forward to seeing the 108😋

@artd. 4 года назад

Amazing how you find so many knowledgeable people that truly love what they do in your restorations. Another wonderful video Mr Kermit.

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

I build ww1 airplanes.

@davidweston6653 4 года назад

In the 1920’s my father took flying lessons in LA. His second lesson his instructor got out and walked the wing of the Jenny. My father had no idea he was going to do that.

@HorsleyLandy88 4 года назад

Each of those guys working on those aeroplanes should have an apprentice working with them, the knowledge should be passed on. Also it will speed the process up, there are always situations where you need another pair of hands, "hold this, go and get that".

@stanlyqbrick1621 Год назад

excellent point, these older men are holding knowledge that will be lost when they go.

@craigpennington1251 4 года назад

There's more to an old aircraft than people think. You guys are restoring history in a big way. Outstanding craftsmanship too. Very very cool stuff there.

@tropicthndr 4 года назад

Yea, 33,000 viewers looking at a Snap-On tool AD on a rollaway. Wonder what’s that worth.

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

I’m working on a ww1 plane

@Sniperlifemecharena 2 года назад

Good job on preserving those beguiling aeronatical vessels. Nothing shorth of amazing

@rolandalfonso6954 4 года назад

This. Was. Wonderful. Start to finish, word for word.

@jhaedtler 4 года назад

The very first engine I ever took apart was an OX-5, I was 6 years old. Then I took an other one apart when I was 55. It was owned by Lindberg! Thanks for the great videos!

@keepyourbilsteins 4 года назад

Thanks for the update Kermit. Saw Paul skulking by in the restoration shop. Everything looks great. The 108 looks sublime!

@bobbreit5244 4 года назад

So interesting! AND a Paul photo bomb. (STANKBOMB?) What skilled craftsmen. Is it a requirement that the older the plane, the older the technician? 😎👍

@parrotraiser6541 3 года назад

One of the most impressive meta-messages from these videos is the relationship between Kermit and his people. He hires knowledgeable master craftsmen and lets them get on with the job, (subject to occasional interruptions for filming). The authority delegated is remarkable. Everybody has the common objective of making the most historically accurate restorations possible and preserving the knowledge as well as the artefacts.

@hoodoo2001 4 года назад

Was looking at the museums (Pioneer Flight Museum) Hall Scott engine on Saturday showing a new volunteer around at Kingsbury. Would love to see it on a Standard J-1 (probably will never happen). Roger has a Standard J-1 fuselage frame work constructed but don't know when he will ever get to it. Is sitting next to the magnificent Ken-Royce Fuselage.

@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636 3 года назад

I would fly dc 3 or 4 or 6 .... iljushin 14 ... and your darlings are my darlings i m a pin up girl lovely lady from russia living in france and germany 😁😁🎆🎆🌈🌈🌅🐞musiciene une fille bellistoire a perdu son coeur sur swing tango rumba buick chevy....

@robertstill1403 4 года назад

Hey Kermit, Dan had mentioned that he sold you the Jenny. I recently restored his Piper PA-11 for him. He still has a number of rare vintage engines and a 29 Waco with a Wright J-5.

@mongolike513 4 года назад

Dear Uncle Kermit, I must say that IF only all restorers shared their progress and passion then maybe they could share the respect and admiration that your subscribers have for you. Thank you for introducing us to so many master craftsmen. Would you be amenable to saving Boeing? Progress is adv@ncing into the past, biplanes and plywood and steam engines may have a future

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

I’m building a ww1 plane.

@ChrisB257 4 года назад

Terrific to see more of the superb work being done by Ken and Rick. :)

@ajett5081 4 года назад

As a 30 + yr A&P mech, and have started 2 home built airplanes I see many many hrs. of work ahead to get those wonderful planes flying.

@clintstephens7287 3 года назад

Hi Rick thanks for the look at the P-35A yesterday I really enjoyed it. It was a very memorable day for me I really appreciate it:-)

@1boortzfan Год назад

Kermit you have some wonderfully talented people working for you.

@phlodel Год назад

I'm really looking forward to a BF-108 update.

@steveshoemaker6347 4 года назад

O my gosh....Looking at that wooden landing gear support legs scares the crap out of me...No joke but l guess that comes from my Carrier days way back when.....Thanks Kermit for the excellent update...!

@P61guy61 4 года назад

Thank you for posting. Excellent.

@HoundDogMech 4 года назад

Much better audio way to go Kermit ...Much better than the selfi audio.

@theflyingfool 4 года назад

You've got a great team of highly skilled gents there Kermit. They're doing excellent work & it was interesting to see the progress they are making.

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

I’m building a ww1 plane

@chuckschillingvideos 4 года назад

Kermit, are there any plans for the Marauder? Any chance you might consider a static engine runup in the near future?

@shanethepain2009 4 года назад

cant wait to see the tempest typhoon pair fly , and a ki-61 , excellent work very high standard Kermit , after seeing the resto shop a pof for the last 35 years projects. Steve .H and the crew are my hero's , one more flying p38 would be sweet, right Kermit .i have been to you storage facility across the street 3 years ago and know what you have ..

@dalerbsr.5061 4 года назад

Thanks, that was fun... But i must say, it would be more fun with some rum! :)

@9997-g4g 3 года назад

Kermit,don't ever cut the tail off.I will keep mine till the grave.

@chickenfishhybrid44 3 года назад

Use a steel exhaust gasket like a lot of modern stuff does on that exhaust manifold. Guess it would still somewhat isolate the connection though.

@robertlafnear4865 4 года назад

Thank You Kermit,.. I can small the glue and the chromate primer from here...... The G.W.P. is my all time favorite.. have a bunch of 2018 Oshkosh photos on my wall. Great video ! Thanks again.

@edwardschmitt5710 3 года назад

Kermit and the Jen Naaay are like peas and car-rots....

@festol1 4 года назад

Great news :) And what about the Bf109 you announced a year or so before? I'm already in love to the Bf108 project!

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

The 109 restoration is coming along. A video update will be coming soon.

@maxsmodels 4 года назад

It neevr ceases to amaze me how involved an aircraft restoration is.

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

You might have an idea

@stevem7868-y4l 4 года назад

I look forward to these updates, the workmanship is awsome, and i would love to work in a place like this,

@happyhome41 3 года назад

Did you give up on the Howard Hughes plane ? All that work and promise with the drive cross country, and then . . . ?

@KermitWeeks444 3 года назад

Waiting it’s turn. Can only do so many projects at a time.

@ColeAviation 4 года назад

Kermit, thanks for the update video! I sure wished I lived closer to you because I would LOVE to work for you restoring those beautiful pieces of history. I’m about two months away from getting my late Grandaddys 1946 J-3C Cub back in the air. 😁

@shoominati23 3 года назад

When are you going to start on the 109? 😛🤬 So glad you aren't painting that plane yellow again, yellow is for taxis

@KermitWeeks444 3 года назад

The 109 is being worked on off-site, and has been for a couple of years. Hope to have a video update on it soon.

@j.w.perkins6004 4 года назад

My dad was a flt instructor before WWII flying the Jenny. He headed-up the OX-5 Club for a while. He ended-up in the airlines (Northwest) flying 707's. He had a hell of a career! Unfortunately, I never have flown an OX-5. But I did fly F-4s in the USAF & Air Guard. He was envious, but proud of me!! I forgot to add, he had his ATR and an A&P on his ticket. He was Jack Armstrong.......

@earlcowley3393 4 года назад

Thank you, I have been waiting for this update.

@willamcombs1106 4 года назад

Your staff, Kermit? Artists all. Thank You for sharing this rare look at what it takes to keep these beautiful Airplanes flying.

@rocket3man 4 года назад

Better than the original production!

@Calvin-xp4qp 4 года назад

Love your vids! Determining CG on a staggered wing is perplexing to me. Any chance you can elaborate more on that topic in future videos?

@SaltyDawg-wu5kr 4 года назад

Cool Stuff Kermit.👍🇺🇸

@hoodoo2001 4 года назад

Curious what fuel you run in your OX-5's. MOGAS or Avgas? I have concerns about AVGAS (although it can sit for long durations) due to it's long burn in the OX-5 cylinders that can cause excessive wear to the exhaust valve seat part of the cylinders?

@yakflyer 4 года назад

Do you still have the 'Weeks Solution' stored away somewhere ? that was crazy radical at the time.

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

It has been stored at my facility, Fantasy of Flight, since Hurricane Andrew severely damaged it. I plan to restore it myself, at some point in the future.

@yakflyer 4 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 That's great news. I was flying Pitts in those days and 'the solution' was wild.

@kgs42 3 года назад

So good to see the skills and crafts displayed on these superb aircraft. Thanks, Kermit. I'm in England and only wish I could visit to see all the great things you have going on.

@jimbe01 3 года назад

Thank you Mr. Weeks for the tour. Best of luck with the restorations. P.S. That looks like a really nice model “Jenny” next to the tail of the original.

@joncraw29 4 года назад

Kermit, I absolutely LOVE the maintenance updates! I really wish I could give your videos 10 "Thumbs up!" Thank you for sharing with us! Regards, Jon

@Gary.7920 4 года назад

Kermit, Your right arm looks like you have been wrestling a bobcat. Managing that place must be dangerous. Gary 77-Year-Old -A&P - IA In the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of NorthWest Arkansas

@Whitpusmc 4 года назад

Well the J-1 is going to be fantastic. I’d argue that you are building a new J-1 using a few old parts! But obviously it’s gotta be safe.

@axispowerdiesel 4 года назад

This old 108, but no one cares about that..........

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

108 update coming this week!

@Zosiac6 4 года назад

This P 35A = J 9 (In Swedish) was on F 9 AFB outside Gothenburg from the 50's after the head of the Air Force had an engine breakdown and with the words "Let the crap stay here" it was there until 1970 and never flew but was a museum aircraft. In the winter, it stood in mountainhangar and on different flight days, it was pulled out and shown with other aircraft. I hope you mark it as a Swedish J 9

@EngineeringVignettes 4 года назад

The boss wants you to put the wings on... You put the wings on. :D Thanks for the update, looking out for a BF-108 update soon, when it's ready. Cheers,

@mongolike513 4 года назад

That p35 seversky looks beautiful compared to the squashed cockroach that is the f35 which everyone is pretending is fully operational, even after the five year delay while Israel sold the tech to all and sundry.

@arnhemseptember2009 4 года назад

Such craftsmanship...

@johnross2086 3 года назад

I visited Tamiami 5 months before Andrew, and as I visited you became one of my heroes. I was on my first vacation from the air and space museum where I was a union shop steward in the restaurant in the busiest single building in the world as it then was... I feel confident that the first airplane model I built was a Jenny in yellow plastic... one of my few regrets is that you didn't end up with the Brewster Buffalo... keep up the good work!!

@paulsilva3346 4 года назад

WHAT, NO BF-108.? That's why I watched this, and I am disappointed..

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

It gets its own update. Coming next week.

@clydecessna737 4 года назад

To inspect an aircraft with corrugated stiffening sheets in the weeks like you find in DC-3s and Connies, how do you inspect them? Do you go down the little tubes with some kind of camera? Glad everyone seems healthy.

@bruceduncan2346 4 года назад

Many if not all envy you sir!

@lubbas72 4 года назад

Nice work! Did the regular production Severkys get this polished mirror finish? If they did, that would be a lot of work to crank out a bunch of warbirds in the heat of battle! If not, what where the considerations that made you go for this over the top mint condition restoration?

@karlriley1314 4 года назад

Nice now how's the BF108 coming along?? Haven't seen anything for a long time.

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

Patience!

@karlriley1314 4 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 I don't have any, I'm not a DOCTOR. hehe

@philvaughan4091 4 года назад

Amazing dedication and workmanship. Enjoyed the video as I always do. Y’all stay safe...

@stumccabe Год назад

What many people don't appreciate about the polishing process is that although abrasion (using silicon carbide paper etc) removes a small amount of metal, the final polishing to a mirror finish does not (well virtually none) - it "smears" the metal at a microscopic level - so that the high points are reduced but the low points are filled in; the molecules at the surface actually flow.

@chrissakal532 4 года назад

Ok, I have a question because I'm curious. I have done aircraft sheet metal for 17 years and I'm impressed with the work. You mentioned wet sanding, buffing, and polishing. Doesn't that remove the protective cladding from that side of the metal? The interior is painted but what is the corrosion protection for the polished exterior?

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

On this project we are using plain aluminum, NOT Alclad. One must occasionally polish the airplane to prevent corrosion.

@chrissakal532 4 года назад

@@KermitWeeks444 Thanks for the reply! I think that's interesting. I've never worked with plain aluminum- all Alclad and titanium. So how long does one round of polishing last? I would imagine that the Florida humidity would have an effect on it. Also, does having a finish like that require periodic corrosion inspections? Beautiful finish but it must be incredibly labor intensive!

@gimbalair4221 2 года назад

Rick is a metals genius!

@rustynail5676 4 года назад

I took notice of the Waldo Pepper cockpit openings in the clips you showed. It is obvious that the opening was enlarged to fit the plywood seat for the boy and his dog. The other indication is when the person is climbing out, they still catch their foot even with a larger opening.

@bf9142ftw 4 года назад

Kermit, don't forget Fyrtle Myrtle! We could always use a third flying B29 😃

@Lee-qp6gf 4 года назад

Great Video, Kermit. My Dad got his license in a Jenny and I heard a lot of stories. He then went to a Swallow. You could buy a brand new surplus Jenny in a crate at the time.

@oscarmartinez2971 4 года назад

I sometimes wish kermie was like my uncle or grandpa

@Marka1230 4 года назад

Cheers for the great update. Won't be too long before you have some new planes to fly. Thanks for saving them all. All the best for your new attraction project, make aviation tell the tale of hopes and dreams, it deserves to be a hit for sure!

@darkredvan 4 года назад

Thank you for showing the progress of those projects. You got some very good craftsmen working on your aircraft. You can be proud of your staff. Everyone is doing premier work. It is a pleasure to watch your videos.

@email4664 4 года назад

9:20 I have , here with the Blue Max Triplane, one of the SE5a copies that are in the barn in the last scene, before the two take off for their final duel. Look in the background, and what you see is the nose of two of the Mini (7/8) scale RAF SE5a replica aircraft, built by Slingsby - here is a bit of film footage of the factory during their construction. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dJm4YDdvaJc.html

@olsonspeed 4 года назад

Thanks for the update, good to see progress and excellent restoration work being accomplished.

@MichaelSchgowiz 4 года назад

The 108 is looking great! That brief glimpse was wonderful. Can't wait to see an update from Paul

@paul2457 4 года назад

Waiting for the 108 thanks guys!

@harryhudson5140 4 года назад

I think he should have a top ten list of the ways Frank Tallman messed up his Jenny? Or maybe a top 100 list?

@angelreading5098 4 года назад

What an informative and enjoyable video,one thing that shines through is the knowledge of Kermits specialist restorers and their dedication too,lets hope that this current menace will not get in the way too much so continuity will continue with these valueable airframes,thank you Kermit for sharing these unique stories about these vintage airplanes.

@ronchambers2085 4 года назад

Really enjoy these update videos....thanks for sharing.

@mattharte7334 4 года назад

I love your updates on all the various projects going on at FOF. You've got a great team of guys. Looking forward to visiting one day and also buying a bottle of your Naked in Jamaica Rum.

@_lime. 4 года назад

It would be nice of more very rich people would buy old aircraft and pay talented men like this to restore them.

@bazwabat1 4 года назад

Wow that skin is shiny!!!

@harrowtiger 4 года назад

Excellent restoration and rebuilds. Thankyou all & Kermit.

@kikufutaba1194 4 года назад

You and your craftsman do so much for historic aircraft it is totally amazing. Thank you Weeks-san for letting us see your passion and love of aviation.

@WellsLarry 3 года назад

Mr Weeks, you are so good.

@emmettbaker5024 4 года назад

Well if you need/want another person in the aircraft department, let me finish up A&P school and I'd love to come down!

@markthompson4885 4 года назад

Me TOO!! will be finished in May 2021

@tkitty4ever 4 года назад

Where’s your mask ?

@markthompson4885 4 года назад

@@tkitty4ever I don't need one. I am a free American not a sheep!

@emmettbaker5024 4 года назад

What prompted that?!?

@philschopshop4591 4 года назад

@@markthompson4885 what school do you go to?

@iwayini 4 года назад

Paul where are you. MIssing my BF-108 fix!

@davelewandoski4292 4 года назад

love to see a Kermie Cam tour of the Marauder!

@Astro-Stock 4 года назад

Great update. You guys must have buckets of clecos! 😃

@pepitoperez2510 4 года назад

You and your crew are keeping the rest of us sane. There is nothing ordinary about airplanes but most of us feel a certain awe about the fact that humans can fly. Be safe, all of you.

@redr1150r 4 года назад

The wings on the P-35 are interesting. Do the corrugations take the place of wing spars ?

@shanethepain2009 4 года назад

A nice razorback would look sweet along side the p35

@hoodoo2001 4 года назад

Don't throw away those "Waldo Pepper" ersatz seats please!

@dancahill8555 3 года назад

Dream employment!

@faustobaptista8555 4 года назад

Gold news, I hope for the next month. The great re opening of the fantasy flight. I need to plan my visita after that.

@dirkbonesteel 4 года назад

@9:26 Bet if you painted it and made it look like it did in movie, someone would pay decent money for that

@Popsaircraftdetail 4 года назад

Beautiful work Rick the polishing looks awesome

@mikeryan6277 4 года назад

Is FOF currently open? Being local I have driven past there probably hundreds of time and say to myself " got to check that place out " but never have.

@KermitWeeks444 4 года назад

The main building is not currently open, but I do have a smaller Museum Lite, operating out of the old maintenance hangar, that opens seasonally. Our next opening is in November. Check our website for dates and hours. www.fantasyofflight.com/collection/contact-info/2015-calendar/

@_lime. 4 года назад

2:46, took me a second to realize what I was looking at, that wing is so shiny I lost perspective.