What a treasure of a man. Your channel is full of outstanding people who I honor. Those are truly some badass biplanes that must be so much fun to fly.
These birds are just magnificent! One has to have sympathy for Mr. Jeff Hamilton though who, after 30 years of waiting, has had to come to terms with the fact that this was one dream he was not going to be able to see through to its conclusion. Condolences must go to Ray on the passing of his wife as well of course.
My mother just passed also. She was 2 weeks short of her 85 th birthday. I’m now coming to Florida in February. Disney for my little girl and fantasy of flight for me.
it's crazy how many projects Kermit has all over the country that are decades in the works make one wonder if he even remembers all of the planes he owns and where they are.
What a restoration shop! Roy Rehm did great work on those projects, Condolences on the sad loss of his wife. Now Kermit has 5 Boeings - more than some small Airline 😂. Congratulations, though none is airworthy. What an endeavour!
I've been fascinated with these P-12, F4 B's since Pete Bowers wrote about them in Sport Aviation in the early '70's. Unsurpassed craftsmanship by Roy. Complex airplane and sounds like a long complex business deal.
all these fine skilled masters of engineering and machine building spend the best part of their valuable lives restoring great aircraft, the sadest part is none will last forever, but their work will remain in a locked time capsule, it's upsetting to here of such a man and his dear wife passing, i don't know them, but i have a tear in my eye, simply because watching these videos gives me a personal connection - these videos and so many alike create an important document to show us the faces of these masters at work and what they create, and that too gives us another dimention to the story of these wonderful machines, thanks Kermit for keeping these legends alive, both man and machine, its one thing to see a plane in a museum or flying, but to see the people who built and maintained them, the pilots, the owners and everyone involved brings so much more value
WW1 aircraft are a work of art, but these Boeings are, IMHO, among the most beautiful biplanes ever produced...them, along with the Curtiss P-6/F6C/F11C series, and the Grumman F2F/F3F...the Fiat CR.42 and Heinkel He-51 are also worth mentioning....
It is seriously impressive that you and the aviation community have so many talented people restoring vintage aircraft. But it is really concerning that so many of you folks are up in years and it seems the knowledge and information is not being passed down to younger folks to continue making these vintage aircraft flying again. Please pass along the history for future generations to enjoy the flying aircraft. We want these relics in the air and not only in museums. Prayers for the future of aviation history.
My best friends brother in the 50s built his plane in his basement , i was in awe ! But i wondered how he was going to get it out ! The wings were separate from the main airframe . I didn’t see it but i guess He knocked a big enough hole in the block wall and got it out !
Wow. What will happen when this wealth of knowledge and expertise has sadly gone. Are there any youngsters learning all this? Such a sad end, RIP Susan.
I’m not grasping how he gets the planes in and out of his shop ? I don’t see hangar doors ? Are the biplanes broken down into fuselage and wings off to maneuver the planes in and out ? - Also, how is he getting the wings and fuselage bodies up on the shelves and ceiling ?
The golden years curse that they never warn you about growing up. That so many visits … might be your last contact. And no way you can EVER prepare for them. But we carry them in our memories… and our hearts.
Hey everyone Forgive my ignorance. How many of those planes were built by Boeing to begin with?? Kermit now owns 5. I would think that there are just a very few in the world. Thanks in advance for the reply. Cheers!
A few comments about not getting these projects completed. I agree it would be nice to see some of this stuff finished but the reality of most of these situations is getting good/any help to do the actual labor. It's a huge problem in restoring and maintaining vintage aircraft. The old farts like me lack the drive and ambition, I've done it so many times before, and there just aren't any young guys interested. So what do we do? Not much, I guess.
Wow, Kermit needs to put a deal in writing with Roy ASAP before either become either senile or become affected by dementia. 30 years on and not one of Kermit’s airplanes is complete. What a shame! Worse, everyone in the business has either passed or retiring.
What is the aircraft, just like the one in this video, that has the swept-back upper wing, and an engine ring-type cowling? Is it also a P-12? A Curtiss? Any of those being replicated?
30 years? I know this isn’t Kermit’s bird, but what’s the last time we saw a completed project on this channel? Feels like it’s just hoarding half finished projects.
Exactly right! I feel the same. The answer to your question is...I cannot remember the last time I saw a completed project on this channel. Now my question to you. When's the last time you saw ANY aircraft actually fly at Fantasy of Flight? Excluding the old videos. I cannot remember that, either! I'm convinced Act III be this: Kermit croaks and the auctioneer's gavel falls. Kermit needs to sell everything NOW and use that money to really truly restore just one of the bombers, then fly it to the new buyer, turn out the lights at Fantasy of Flight, sell the property and land to a developer, and say good bye. ITS OVER.
@@michaeldickerson9428 a lot of them aren’t coming together, though. That’s my point. The resto in this video has been going for thirty years. Channel’s become less about restoring birds to flying condition…to stuff like messing around with a corroded DC3 that will be part of a reopening of FoF that’s been delayed for 10+ years.
@@sdt8764 I agree in many respects, and have had similar thoughts myself...I am getting older and have more projects than I will ever realistically get to, or have the time/funds for, need to sell some and focus on just a couple. That said, this is Kermit's stuff, and it's his prerogative as to what he wants do with it all, and what he wants to focus on...at least until he passes. After that,who knows. I'm just glad he has shared his planes and passion with us for so many years....
He seems like a really nice guy Kermit, but i think he talks a good game but at this point he isn't capable of Producing what you need, if you leave everything up to him you will never get a finished product. Just my opinion, nothing against him, he's just at that age where he knows what needs to be done, but can not capable of doing it like he could 30 years ago. Sorry to hear of Roy's wife Susan's Passing, May She Rest in Peace!
I don't want to be rude,-but if you don't have another 100 guys in that lonely work-shop,working on those planes-non-stop-for another-10 years,--you will not see another Boeing,-outa that place-in you life-time Kermit-& If he kicks the bucket,-here come the Lawyers--(I didn't wanna be rude)-
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These guys like Roy are true craftsmen. Their knowledge and abilities are amazing.
Prayers for Roy's wife Susan.
Thanks Roy for preserving history. Such beautiful biplanes. RIP Susan
Hi kermit thanks for the update What a busy work shop but so neat Roy you are a top craftsman and i am very sorry for your loss
Thanks Kermit , Family and Friends. Thanks Roy and Family. Sad but a great Story!
You said it right, they are all pieces of art!!!!! I been waiting on that 100A ever since the first video i ever seen it in!!!! Great Video!!!!
What a treasure of a man. Your channel is full of outstanding people who I honor. Those are truly some badass biplanes that must be so much fun to fly.
These birds are just magnificent! One has to have sympathy for Mr. Jeff Hamilton though who, after 30 years of waiting, has had to come to terms with the fact that this was one dream he was not going to be able to see through to its conclusion. Condolences must go to Ray on the passing of his wife as well of course.
Really enjoyable video Kermit Roy's a real character well done on getting number 5 looking forward to seeing more on this topic
I remm being at Richards field before Andrew when you landed in the 100 we all watched as you departed, that thing climbs like a homesick angel
My mother just passed also. She was 2 weeks short of her 85 th birthday. I’m now coming to Florida in February. Disney for my little girl and fantasy of flight for me.
my deepest condolences to roy and family for the loss of his wife.
Audio may not be good, but seeing that shop is excellent. Beautiful workmanship!!!!
it's crazy how many projects Kermit has all over the country that are decades in the works make one wonder if he even remembers all of the planes he owns and where they are.
Too many prodgets
Yes but very few of the projects ever seem to be completed. Not in our life time anyway.
@@alanholloway1264 ..or even started...Ki-61?....
Just wonderful! Start to finish!
Now you’re real master of the air with all five. Can’t think of a better place they can be but in your care.
For every thing under the sun there is a time and a season. What a legacy!
And why the hell not! No time now to get weak, spend that stuff and enjoy the airplanes while you can!!
No problem with theses noises. The important thing is the one that you have show up us all these sights over planes at all. Thanks.
What a restoration shop! Roy Rehm did great work on those projects, Condolences on the sad loss of his wife. Now Kermit has 5 Boeings - more than some small Airline 😂. Congratulations, though none is airworthy. What an endeavour!
My Dad took photos of the Hughes 100 at the LA National Guard field (now the Los Angeles Zoo!) in the 1920's when he was a kid.
I've been fascinated with these P-12, F4 B's since Pete Bowers wrote about them in Sport Aviation in the early '70's. Unsurpassed craftsmanship by Roy. Complex airplane and sounds like a long complex business deal.
all these fine skilled masters of engineering and machine building spend the best part of their valuable lives restoring great aircraft, the sadest part is none will last forever, but their work will remain in a locked time capsule, it's upsetting to here of such a man and his dear wife passing, i don't know them, but i have a tear in my eye, simply because watching these videos gives me a personal connection - these videos and so many alike create an important document to show us the faces of these masters at work and what they create, and that too gives us another dimention to the story of these wonderful machines, thanks Kermit for keeping these legends alive, both man and machine, its one thing to see a plane in a museum or flying, but to see the people who built and maintained them, the pilots, the owners and everyone involved brings so much more value
It takes a village! Divvy up the projects, produce as many common parts as you can then share the duplicates to like minded assemblers.😃
All I can say is "WOW!!!"--
Condolences on your loss Roy. I wish words could help but we all know they don't. Sending prayers instead.
WW1 aircraft are a work of art, but these Boeings are, IMHO, among the most beautiful biplanes ever produced...them, along with the Curtiss P-6/F6C/F11C series, and the Grumman F2F/F3F...the Fiat CR.42 and Heinkel He-51 are also worth mentioning....
Thank you for the update Kermit!!!
It is seriously impressive that you and the aviation community have so many talented people restoring vintage aircraft. But it is really concerning that so many of you folks are up in years and it seems the knowledge and information is not being passed down to younger folks to continue making these vintage aircraft flying again. Please pass along the history for future generations to enjoy the flying aircraft. We want these relics in the air and not only in museums. Prayers for the future of aviation history.
Incredible talent.
My best friends brother in the 50s built his plane in his basement , i was in awe ! But i wondered how he was going to get it out ! The wings were separate from the main airframe . I didn’t see it but i guess He knocked a big enough hole in the block wall and got it out !
Wow. What will happen when this wealth of knowledge and expertise has sadly gone. Are there any youngsters learning all this? Such a sad end, RIP Susan.
I’m not grasping how he gets the planes in and out of his shop ? I don’t see hangar doors ? Are the biplanes broken down into fuselage and wings off to maneuver the planes in and out ?
- Also, how is he getting the wings and fuselage bodies up on the shelves and ceiling ?
OK. Glad I'm not the only one that wondered about that
By magic!? 40:38 🧙🏻♂️
MONEY!
The golden years curse that they never warn you about growing up. That so many visits … might be your last contact. And no way you can EVER prepare for them. But we carry them in our memories… and our hearts.
Wow, that’s a helluva shop ! Yikes 😳 How does this 81 year old man get all this work accomplished…by himself ?
didn't he say 85?
@@P51. Kermit said 85 then he corrected himself to 81 in text on the screen.
@ thanks
This mans talent is amazing!
I didn't know that Dick Van Dyke was into airplane restoration
Dick Van Dyke turned 99 today....
Were you using a new Boeing built microphone?!
25 years, and you guys still aren't done yet. I think that's. You guys' problem, you guys are running out of time. Keep up the good work😅
R.I.P. Susan.
Great video
But it’s time to invest in some wireless mic’s
Hey everyone
Forgive my ignorance.
How many of those planes were built by Boeing to begin with??
Kermit now owns 5. I would think that there are just a very few in the world.
Thanks in advance for the reply.
Cheers!
A few comments about not getting these projects completed. I agree it would be nice to see some of this stuff finished but the reality of most of these situations is getting good/any help to do the actual labor. It's a huge problem in restoring and maintaining vintage aircraft. The old farts like me lack the drive and ambition, I've done it so many times before, and there just aren't any young guys interested. So what do we do? Not much, I guess.
Wow, Kermit needs to put a deal in writing with Roy ASAP before either become either senile or become affected by dementia. 30 years on and not one of Kermit’s airplanes is complete. What a shame! Worse, everyone in the business has either passed or retiring.
What is the aircraft, just like the one in this video, that has the swept-back upper wing, and an engine ring-type cowling? Is it also a P-12? A Curtiss? Any of those being replicated?
30 years? I know this isn’t Kermit’s bird, but what’s the last time we saw a completed project on this channel? Feels like it’s just hoarding half finished projects.
Exactly right! I feel the same. The answer to your question is...I cannot remember the last time I saw a completed project on this channel. Now my question to you. When's the last time you saw ANY aircraft actually fly at Fantasy of Flight? Excluding the old videos. I cannot remember that, either! I'm convinced Act III be this: Kermit croaks and the auctioneer's gavel falls. Kermit needs to sell everything NOW and use that money to really truly restore just one of the bombers, then fly it to the new buyer, turn out the lights at Fantasy of Flight, sell the property and land to a developer, and say good bye. ITS OVER.
A lot of us appreciate seeing the details of how these projects go together. The people involved are amazing artists.
@@michaeldickerson9428 a lot of them aren’t coming together, though. That’s my point. The resto in this video has been going for thirty years. Channel’s become less about restoring birds to flying condition…to stuff like messing around with a corroded DC3 that will be part of a reopening of FoF that’s been delayed for 10+ years.
@@sdt8764 I agree in many respects, and have had similar thoughts myself...I am getting older and have more projects than I will ever realistically get to, or have the time/funds for, need to sell some and focus on just a couple. That said, this is Kermit's stuff, and it's his prerogative as to what he wants do with it all, and what he wants to focus on...at least until he passes. After that,who knows. I'm just glad he has shared his planes and passion with us for so many years....
Everyone wants to get laid and everyone wants to get paid!😊
He seems like a really nice guy Kermit, but i think he talks a good game but at this point he isn't capable of Producing what you need, if you leave everything up to him you will never get a finished product. Just my opinion, nothing against him, he's just at that age where he knows what needs to be done, but can not capable of doing it like he could 30 years ago. Sorry to hear of Roy's wife Susan's Passing, May She Rest in Peace!
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Just too sad for words
I don't want to be rude,-but if you don't have another 100 guys in that lonely work-shop,working on those planes-non-stop-for another-10 years,--you will not see another Boeing,-outa that place-in you life-time Kermit-& If he kicks the bucket,-here come the Lawyers--(I didn't wanna be rude)-
kermit you are a gluton foe punishment.... thank christ you are!
:D
You need to oil your joints. That sound is terrible.
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This is horrible to listen to, I cant look at it to the end.
Sorry, but with the terrible noise, this one is NOT watchable.
How does he get those planes out of the garage?
Bring the RPM up to 2200 and let her rip.