Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #25 - August 2023

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  • @cameron1975williams
    @cameron1975williams Рік тому +125

    Congrats Paul. Thanks for passing on your priceless knowledge to the next generation. All the best mate.

    • @Duckless23
      @Duckless23 Рік тому

      What Cameron said. I have loved my time with you Paul.

  • @robertkeaney7047
    @robertkeaney7047 Рік тому +156

    Congratulations on your new position with Embry Riddle. I'd like to thank you on behalf of myself and all the other viewers for your dedication to aircraft preservation and restoration. You will be sorely missed, as evidenced by the BF 108 project being put on hold.

    • @spinnetti
      @spinnetti Рік тому +1

      Wow... I was literally just wondering how long he was going to be doing this work - must have been psychic lol.

    • @David-yo5ws
      @David-yo5ws Рік тому +8

      Well said. And to re-iterate "You will be sorely missed........", just can't be emphasised enough. But to think that many 'Paul trained' aircraft engineers will be a new generation of future maintainers and possibly some of those will get into restoration, has a silver lining, we hope.

    • @robertfranklin4730
      @robertfranklin4730 Рік тому

      S a a s. S. S a

    • @gerryellis3847
      @gerryellis3847 10 місяців тому

      Who lid looking after the BF108 now?

  • @bbayerit
    @bbayerit Рік тому +87

    Clear skies ahead, Paul. Best of luck in your new profession; I'm sure your students will be greatly impacted by your experience with Kermit and company.

  • @darthgator639
    @darthgator639 Рік тому +3

    I wish you much luck Paul, those students sure will have a great teacher!

  • @iowa-av8or
    @iowa-av8or Рік тому +3

    Thanks Paul, your knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm will be missed!

  • @miguelsuarez8010
    @miguelsuarez8010 Рік тому +2

    I admire people who undertake such prodigiously complex task as restoring antique aircraft.

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 9 місяців тому +2

    What a nice guy! Good luck Paul

  • @MichaelSmith-il3wm
    @MichaelSmith-il3wm Рік тому +3

    Gonna miss you Rock Star! Good luck with the new adventure.

  • @lodgecav490
    @lodgecav490 Рік тому +4

    Lucky students! Congrats Paul, Best wishes.

  • @Mavedo12
    @Mavedo12 Рік тому +3

    Sad to see Paul leaving. He was a great presenter as well as a great plane restorer. Please, continue the restoration of a Bf 108 as soon as possible

  • @fuzzdad2
    @fuzzdad2 Рік тому +54

    Best part of this channel are your updates. Your loss here to Weeks will be the entire restoration communities gain and who knows...one of your pupils might show up here one day.

  • @fabianboss4160
    @fabianboss4160 Рік тому +57

    I'm really gonna miss your restoration updates, but it's great that you'll be able to pass on your knowledge. Good luck and all the best to you!

  • @johncaldwell-wq1hp
    @johncaldwell-wq1hp Рік тому +2

    Thank you Paul,for your service!!-you will be an "ornament"to the lucky,people,you serve,in your on-going journey !-you-will-be-missed !

  • @johnschwedes3680
    @johnschwedes3680 Рік тому +32

    Best of luck Paul! Your students are very lucky to get an instructor with all of your experience. I hope the BF 108 project doesn't get stalled for too long.

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 Рік тому +57

    Hi Paul . We're all going to miss you and no one more so than Kermit . But we all know that it takes a special person to teach their skills to others and Paul , you have that skill. And deep down Kermit knows that aviation needs people like yourself . But l'm sure it was with a heavy heart when you both said "au revoire " . ...Congtratulations !

    • @gteefxr3094
      @gteefxr3094 Рік тому +1

      Going a little deep there huh?

  • @mattisfatattis9775
    @mattisfatattis9775 Рік тому +34

    You're an absolute star, Paul! The students at ER are very lucky to have you!

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations and best wishes from the UK

  • @Hallo-Hallo
    @Hallo-Hallo Рік тому +2

    Good on you Paul! 👏👏👏
    All the best, you deserve it! 👍😃

  • @parrotraiser6541
    @parrotraiser6541 Рік тому +39

    Weeks is going to have a job finding an articulate presenter who's also a mechanical wizard. Let's hope it's soon, so we can see more of the world's best Bf-108 being assembled.
    Still, it's good to know that Paul's skills are going to be passed on to new generations of engineers to "Keep 'em Flying". The students will no doubt hear a lot of war stories to supplement their formal knowledge and ground it in reality.

  • @dannywagner432
    @dannywagner432 Рік тому +3

    Sad and happy at the same time! Good luck Paul! I do think you have a great idea with your new curriculum plans!

  • @CraigLYoung
    @CraigLYoung Рік тому +27

    Sorry to see you leaving but you are the perfect candidate for an instructor. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @z7ths
    @z7ths Рік тому +6

    Thank you for all the update videos to all involved!

  • @bfmcarparts
    @bfmcarparts Рік тому +4

    A change of scenery is good for the mind Paul Thank you.

  • @AlisonFort
    @AlisonFort Рік тому +19

    All the very best for your new role Paul - and thanks for the great 108 series!

  • @jamesroquemore656
    @jamesroquemore656 Рік тому +24

    My 7 year old son and I have really enjoyed watching your videos on these restorations for the last few years. It’s has been great time experiencing and discussing these videos with him. I really hope you make a lot more videos in the future. Godspeed and good luck to you on your new adventures in life.

  • @Daniel-S1
    @Daniel-S1 Рік тому +3

    Thanks from England + it's the right thing for you to be able to pass on your knowledge to the next generation.

  • @henrysara7716
    @henrysara7716 Рік тому +22

    Thank you very much for all your contributions and congrats in your new endeavor, you'll be missed.

  • @alrad5686
    @alrad5686 Рік тому +3

    Good luck in your new career Paul, will miss your videos on the 108 as well as your expert workmanship, a true craftsman.

  • @JeffYun
    @JeffYun Рік тому +6

    Congrats Paul. Sad to see you leave but happy for your next leg. Clear skies!

  • @AdmiralQuality
    @AdmiralQuality Рік тому +4

    Oh nooooo! That's what I was afraid your announcement was going to be. That's great for you and awful for us LOL!
    I'll REALLY miss watching you talk about your work, Paul.

  • @clazy8
    @clazy8 Рік тому +9

    Wow, I'm gonna miss this guy. Good luck, Paul!

  • @aaronallison4336
    @aaronallison4336 Рік тому +2

    We will miss you Paul!! Your part of the channel has always been my favorite.

  • @thunderbolt513
    @thunderbolt513 Рік тому +2

    Well Paul, sad news but good news. Thanks for sharing all those sweet moments of your restauration projects among all others on that beautifull team of F.O.F. Best wishes from Portugal

  • @nigelcopestake3618
    @nigelcopestake3618 Рік тому +3

    Sorry to hear your leaving, really enjoyed your videos. Good look in your new job 👍👍👍

  • @richelias2973
    @richelias2973 Рік тому +5

    You will be missed. Your presentations are always informative and interesting. Best of luck to you in the future. Thanks Paul

  • @SimonWallwork
    @SimonWallwork Рік тому +3

    Wow. Good luck Paul. Sometimes ya just gotta do what you gotta do!

  • @gordonormiston3233
    @gordonormiston3233 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Paul for your smiling face on the updates you have presented. You will be greatly missed but it’s really gratifying knowing that you’ll passing your knowledge and experience to a younger generation. All the best wishes for your future. 🐻

  • @toybandit2699
    @toybandit2699 Рік тому +8

    Your presentations are awesome and I think your gonna be great educator. Good luck and we'll miss you

  • @markoldham5403
    @markoldham5403 Рік тому +13

    Great move Paul. What a terrific opportunity for the present and future students at Embry. I always looked forward to your Restoration Segments for Kermit. You will make a great teacher. Best Wishes.

  • @brianstyrczula9466
    @brianstyrczula9466 Рік тому +2

    Paul, Big respect Bro, from the heart

  • @Simonmall719
    @Simonmall719 Рік тому +6

    Good luck in your future project, have fun, you will be missed mate 👍😎👍

  • @samwest9152
    @samwest9152 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Paul. When this restoration project started, you inspired me to become an A&P mechanic. It's been a long road, but after putting myself through my local community college, earning my degree and mechanic's cert, I've been a mechanic for a couple years now. Now, I'm also working at Embry Riddle at their sister campus in Arizona! Wishing you the best of luck, and hoping I can go out to Florida someday to meet you.
    Keep on inspiring, Paul!

  • @hansb57
    @hansb57 Рік тому +10

    Wow, You brought me so much enjoyment with your updates!!! The way you presented them was great! Thanks and all the best.

  • @KC-hj6wg
    @KC-hj6wg Рік тому +1

    I have been watching your informative Bf-108 updates from Australia since the very start of the project. You make all things discussed easy to understand and interesting and I have no doubt you will excel in your chosen new career. All the very best and thank you for the many hours of wonderful restoration updates.

  • @petergriggs7646
    @petergriggs7646 Рік тому +2

    Good for you. God bless.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @thewrenchreviews9986
    @thewrenchreviews9986 Рік тому +5

    Well done sir. Congratulations and best of luck in your new career. Peaceful skies and favorable winds.

  • @gregellis3859
    @gregellis3859 Рік тому +11

    Thank you Paul for your videos and content and sharing your knowledge with us. You will be missed. Good luck with your future endeavors.

  • @gordierock4106
    @gordierock4106 Рік тому +2

    Paul I have enjoyed your presentation and knowledge. Cheers

  • @jamesabrothers8117
    @jamesabrothers8117 Рік тому +2

    😮 I for one are going to miss your presentations but best of luck to your new adventure. Keep up the great work, Paul you’re awesome.

  • @AGjengen
    @AGjengen Рік тому +16

    A great loss, but we need good restorers in the future. The best luck on the next chapter in your life Paul.

  • @martinalbion9554
    @martinalbion9554 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing about Arsenal 45, that's amazingly helpful.

  • @adamcaswell1924
    @adamcaswell1924 Рік тому +4

    Good luck Paul! Thanks for all you’ve done.

  • @michaeldodd7257
    @michaeldodd7257 Рік тому +1

    Gonna miss you Paul! Good luck, you will continue to inspire 👍

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the update Paul - so good to see more progress - much painstaking and patient work.
    34 years with Kermit!! Wow - well, Paul very best of luck with what sounds a very exciting future.

  • @cyrilhudak4568
    @cyrilhudak4568 Рік тому +4

    Life goes on, but I always looked forward to the 108 updates, right up there with Tally Ho. C'est la vie.

  • @FINNIUSORION
    @FINNIUSORION Рік тому +5

    sweet! I was just thinking about this plane. its been a while.
    excellent! there is absolutely no more noble action than teaching. wait no you have to finish the 108 first lol.

  • @pbyfr
    @pbyfr Рік тому +30

    Sad to see Paul leaving, as he was the best to explain the complex restoration work. But this talent will surely be even more useful for the students. Best luck Paul, I hope that you can start some restoration oriented courses.

  • @Hooligan-F8F
    @Hooligan-F8F Рік тому +11

    Sorry you are leaving Paul - enjoyed your updates! Best of luck, ER are getting a top notch instructor!

  • @davidmackee8575
    @davidmackee8575 Рік тому +8

    Good luck in your new position you will be missed it's one of those things you have to do in life and great that you will pass on your skills to young people a great legacy to leave well done Paul..

  • @scottwhitson3716
    @scottwhitson3716 Рік тому +8

    I am going to miss seeing you on these videos! You will be missed, but it is great that you get to inspire another generation. Good luck in your new position.

  • @swingwing671
    @swingwing671 Рік тому +1

    Very sad to hear you're leaving! I have enjoyed following your works, watching you build a plane from junk with Jesse James and we even met in person at the final Roundup in Ohio back in 07. You were kind, entertained my many questions and I thank you for all you do! Very best wishes to you! The world needs more teachers like you! 💙🍻

  • @kenhughes3434
    @kenhughes3434 Рік тому +1

    Paul, thank you for all of your videos. I very much enjoyed following your progress with the BF108.

  • @alanhigham3255
    @alanhigham3255 Рік тому +2

    So sorry to see you go. All the very best for you in your new venture. Rgardas Al.

  • @utuber348
    @utuber348 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for all the great videos. You have a very pleasing presence, which will serve your new students well. I wish you all the best.

  • @mattinsley1721
    @mattinsley1721 Рік тому +4

    Holy cow, Paul. Best wishes in your new endevore.
    You have been such a big part of the weeks collection for so long it's hard to process your departure.
    I hope to see your 108 project continue again in some new hands before too long.
    You will make an excellent educator. You have been teaching us all for years already.
    Thank you sir.

  • @MattWvsoaring
    @MattWvsoaring Рік тому +5

    You guys sure do good work. You will make a great instructed.

  • @fredfehling4532
    @fredfehling4532 Рік тому +1

    All the best to you Paul! You'll be missed, but please keep us in the loop and change some lives at E R ! Thanks for the memories.

  • @greybeard5774
    @greybeard5774 Рік тому +1

    👍👍 .. and best of luck in your future job, Paul .. hopefully we will still see you from time to time at Kermit's .. you can't leave just like that without finishing this unique project 😉✌

  • @michellemieux1544
    @michellemieux1544 Рік тому +12

    Mr. Paul.....happy continuation.....pass on your passion and knowledge. The industry and our segment (old crap) really needs it...cheers from Canada

  • @robertadams2857
    @robertadams2857 7 місяців тому +1

    I am sooooo late getting caught up with this fantastic project. Ugh! Will miss Paul a lot. His updates were so well done and wish him luck at Embry!

  • @richtaylor2129
    @richtaylor2129 Рік тому +6

    All the best Paul in your new venture. You will be missed

  • @MarcvanExel
    @MarcvanExel Рік тому +3

    Congratulations on your new position Paul. I wish you a great time there and hope it brings you everything you are hoping for. You will be missed here a big bunch (and no doubt at Weeks as well). Loved your work and your update videos a lot. All the best!

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 Рік тому +6

    Good luck Paul, I for one will miss these updates on this aircraft. I wish you great success in your career at Embry Riddle.

  • @howardroemer2889
    @howardroemer2889 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations Paul. Really enjoyed these videos.

  • @ZacYates
    @ZacYates Рік тому +1

    I’ve really enjoyed your videos on the restoration of the Bf.108 - they are an invaluable insight into restoring a heritage aicraft (I’m a student aircraft engineer in NZ with the goal of working on warbirds) - but I never expected one of your videos to bring me to tears. ERAU is so lucky to have you. Good luck on your new adventure: I am so jealous of your students!!

  • @jeffr6280
    @jeffr6280 Рік тому +1

    Congrats Paul. There's hardly anything more important that I could think of that you could do with your knowledge than to pass it on to the next generation. Good luck and I hope you enjoy that portion of your career as much as you've enjoyed it up to now.

  • @vincentmoore702
    @vincentmoore702 Рік тому +4

    Good luck Paul! Thank you for your wonderful videos, I've really enjoyed them and all the things I've learnt from them. ❤

  • @waynes8290
    @waynes8290 Рік тому

    Thank you Paul for your significant efforts and passion to restore warbirds. Embry Riddle are very lucky to get you. I sincerely hope you are able to establish a specialised restoration program to pass on and train the next generation of engineers. What a great adventure awaits. 👏👏

  • @rolandalfonso6954
    @rolandalfonso6954 Рік тому +12

    Oh, no! Bitter sweet. The years! Wishing you the best at ER! The students are going to be so fortunate for having you as their instructor. Next thing, ER will be building a new wing for the program!

  • @spencerhendron365
    @spencerhendron365 Рік тому +1

    Good luck and godspeed Paul. You've been a jewel and I've really enjoyed your presentations! Congratulations.

  • @recoilrob324
    @recoilrob324 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful work Paul! And best of luck in your new endeavor. The school is blessed to have you.

  • @FlyingScot57
    @FlyingScot57 Рік тому +9

    Great opportunity and wish you the best. Glad to hear you will still stay connect and active with Warbirds and Kermit - but teaching others to preserve and maintain is awesome. Wealth of knowledge now being passed on. Good luck!

  • @P51
    @P51 Рік тому +1

    i have no words. best of luck, Paul and thanks for your knowledge and wisdom. (well i guess i had a few words)

  • @conceptalfa
    @conceptalfa Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing!!!👍👍👍

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 Рік тому +1

    Good luck on the new job, but this was my favourite project and it's now on hold! Seriously I have really been enjoying Paul's work on this wonderful project and the school are blessed to be having him join the staff.

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning Рік тому +1

    Outstanding video and presentation. Best of luck in your new adventure Paul. God Bless!

  • @woodturner1954
    @woodturner1954 Рік тому +8

    Great idea with your move to teaching. Share the knowledge that is being forgotten everyday as people get older and pass on. You have a lot to share and plenty of time to it. Hope there are enough young folks that want to learn. Being almost 70 I still learn new ways, and old, of doing things.

  • @michelgosselin956
    @michelgosselin956 Рік тому +1

    I will miss your fine explanation of the ongoing projects GOOD LUCK glad for you professor

  • @redblackvette
    @redblackvette Рік тому +2

    Oh no Paul.....I really looked forward to any of your videos!! Your such an informative guy. Always enjoyed your style. Good luck to you in your new job. May God bless you

  • @MisterGsWorkbench
    @MisterGsWorkbench Рік тому +1

    Best of luck in your new job Paul - it's been a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @MarkInArizona
    @MarkInArizona Рік тому +7

    Congrats for Paul -- not for leaving Weeks but for sharing of the skills and knowledge to the next generation of enthusiasts who will walk in his footsteps. Hopefully a course or two can be created to make sure there is another generation who can take to maintain, service and repair the great vintage warbirds we all have a passion for.
    Hopefully one day a fun Kermit project ends up at Emery Riddle as a credit earned practicum course for the students who will do the restoration work with the supervision of yourself.

  • @orcasea59
    @orcasea59 Рік тому +11

    We'll...don't know what to say. I've waited SO long for this update, but it just feels like Paul IS the 108. I'm sure it will be in good hands and I am happy for Paul and this great opportunity.

  • @gteefxr3094
    @gteefxr3094 Рік тому +3

    You'll be missed man. Hope it all works out for you.👍 I kinda' thought the FOF deal would be a better gig, but WTF do I know.

  • @ivansaenz205
    @ivansaenz205 Рік тому +1

    I have been watching the 108 restoration since 2018. Great job. Thanks for all the great videos. Congrats for the new position

  • @festol1
    @festol1 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Paul!!!! Hope see you soon in a special episode :)

  • @kalle123
    @kalle123 Рік тому +2

    Best wishes from Germany!

  • @pauldietrich6790
    @pauldietrich6790 Рік тому

    From one Paul to another...one door closes...another opens. burst humbly through it! Fair winds! Thank you!

  • @jedheath7329
    @jedheath7329 Рік тому +1

    Good luck in your new job Paul, really enjoyed watching you work

  • @FatFreddieT
    @FatFreddieT Рік тому +3

    Congratulations on the new job and we will miss you in future vids

  • @bobtano7824
    @bobtano7824 Рік тому +1

    Thanks and best wishes on your new teaching gig. Both you and the school and you are winning on this move. Hopefully your students will return to Weeks and help to finish the many great projects that are awaiting their turn!