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

Kermit you have some wonderfully talented people working for you.

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.

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.

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:-)

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!!

Such craftsmanship...

Rick is a metals genius!

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

3 жыл бұрын

New update next week.

@calvin99991

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

@@KermitWeeks444 ...check him out Ken Weeks

Thank you for posting. Excellent.

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

@philschopshop4591

3 жыл бұрын

I build ww1 airplanes.

Many if not all envy you sir!

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!

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.

Mr Weeks, you are so good.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@KermitWeeks444

3 жыл бұрын

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

@fw1421

3 жыл бұрын

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

@twilightroach4274

3 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to seeing the 108😋

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.

Cool Stuff Kermit.👍🇺🇸

What a workshop! What a crew!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@philschopshop4591

3 жыл бұрын

I’m working on a ww1 plane

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

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.

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

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...!

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.......

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

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

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 ..

What a magical world Kermit lives in.😁

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.

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.

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

Better than the original production!

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.

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

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

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

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

@philschopshop4591

3 жыл бұрын

You might have an idea

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

3 жыл бұрын

I’m building a ww1 plane

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.

Excellent restoration and rebuilds. Thankyou all & Kermit.

love to see a Kermie Cam tour of the Marauder!

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

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

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.

Wow that skin is shiny!!!

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

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!

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

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. 😁

Always good to see any updates.✌✌

Wow that polish job is just stunning!!

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

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

Beautiful work Rick the polishing looks awesome

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.

Phenomenal staff Kermit! True artists. 🇺🇸

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

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

Awesome work, like always.

Dream employment!

Thank you, I have been waiting for this update.

Impressive team! Congrats!

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.

that was so cool, enjoyed watching that

Those wings are looking incredible!

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

That was a really cool update!

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.

Very interesting info on the polishing.

Glad to see progress. Was hoping to see more of the 108. Next time.

That polished aluminum looks amazing.

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

3 жыл бұрын

I’m building a ww1 plane.

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,

Sensational!...thanks so much.

Thanks for sharing!

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.

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.

Kermit seems like a great boss.

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

Sweet plains

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Kermit you got alot going on as far as projects!

@KermitWeeks444

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and that's only what's being done on site. I got several planes also being restored at different shops around the world.

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.

Taifun Teaser.Terrific Team.

true craftsmen!

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

Special shout out to the P35A what a beautiful job Paul is doing. would love to apprentice under him when I finish A&P school next May.

@KermitWeeks444

3 жыл бұрын

That's actually Rick working the P-35a, Paul is currently restoring the Bf-108.

@markthompson4885

3 жыл бұрын

@@KermitWeeks444 There both doing a fantastic job.

Fantastic.

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.

Waiting for the 108 thanks guys!

Thank you so much.

I sometimes wish kermie was like my uncle or grandpa

cool! I checked out the one in St Lou...

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?

A nice razorback would look sweet along side the p35

108...108...108...hour long update!!!

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

@KermitWeeks444

3 жыл бұрын

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

I think the wings will be fine because, the fittings are installed right here , and i won't be the one up in the air with this thing!