When you were explainig the electric connectors & wiring I remembered the conversations I used to have with my neighbor: During WW2 many young men living in occupied Europe were taken to Germany as forced labor workers. People with skills could end up getting nicer jobs. My neighbor was an electician before the war and he actually landed a job working in an aircraft repair shop that was attached to an airfield. He told me when he first started working there he was fascinated how advanced the electrical systems were for that time: the way the complete wiring in an airplane was divided into sections that could easily be replaced thanks to the connectors. Being allowed to work on airplanes was a generally a great motivator for him, as a young technician, to make the best of an uphappy situation having to live in war torn Germany far away from family and relatives.
Paul is doing a fantastic job, not only with the repairs, but also with the documentation! I could watch this for hours on end. It's just great to hear about all the little parts and details that are part of such a project! Keep up the good work!
Paul, this is your best! Among so many wonderful ones! Start to finish! I hung onto ever word. From days spent sanding to original parts in their box. Sincerely, very much appreciated. ( I was thinking, how wonderful to work for a company that appreciates your skills, and performs such great work, there is a backlog...that includes you and all of the other employees of Fantasy Of Flight.)
Every time I see stuff like this I turn green with envy. Wishing I had a job like that. Sadly, I am not an aircraft mechanic. So I can make do with watching these wonderful videos from F o F and the diverse and incredible talent Mr. Weeks has attracted to do his restoration work.
Kermit is very fortunate to have you Paul. This Taifun is going to be a one of a kind restoration. I cant wait to see it flying as well as the Lindy Awards it will achieve no doubt. .
Hey Paul, The split nut's, that take the screw drive with the cut out, are also used on the old Martin-Baker MK 5 Ejection seat's. I was a Egress Mechanic in the Air Force until I retired. Seeing that screw driver brought back a ton of memories. Being an old Air Force mechanic, Also the part where you talk about acid wash and alodine, also brought back memories of helping in the total strip and repaint of the F-15's. I also didI just love all the work that you guy's are doing to restore Aviation History. Keep up the great work you and your guy's are doing.
Those fasteners with the slotted screw driver you show are also used on vintage automotive stuff. My old Corvette uses them on the windshield visors for example. Check automotive sources for them. cheers.
Paul I thought the look on your face was priceless when you talked about sanding the wing I totally felt you bro. Anyone that's done that can attest to the gentle use of pressure without warping the aluminum, basically a never ending job. Patience is the word of the day. The German ingenuity shines so bright in this acft and that is so cool. Geeking out is absolutely allowed and encouraged.
Thank you, Paul for my monthly fix of the bf-180 status report. I love the way you explain all the minute details and find so many original parts to retain the true character of this specific bird. I can't wait to see it completed and flying.
Thanks Paul, it's always a great day when I see your Mechanics Corner posted. The amount of work that goes into these restorations boggles the imagination. Looking forward to more.
Super detailed intricate work with lots of attention to period fittings even down to the actual paint colours internally,top restorer on the job a real credit to what Fantasy of Flight is all about,one day this will probably be the most authentic Bf-108 flying and surely another trophy winner just like the Vultee Viigiliant was,thank you Paul for your extra time in preparing yet another informative educational video on our behalf.
Paul, I have to say I think you do a fantastic job of talking us through the process and explaining what you guys do You make this very interesting. Keep it up.
This project just keeps getting better. The original engineering is superb as is the restoration effort. It's certainly caught my imagination. Thanks for your commentary, Paul. It brings the project to life in a visceral way. Thanks to all for posting this.
Thanks. We'll keep doing them. Unfortunately, the ads are a necessary "evil" that makes these productions possible. And really, having to see 15 seconds of ads tops during a 28 minute video isn't that bad.
I absolutely love these videos. Working on vintage aircraft is pretty much my dream job, so I really appreciate the window into your world that these videos provide!
Thank you for this video update on the Bf 108. Great work and good presentation as always. What might be interesting is that the 108 was designed in the early 1930´s. First flight was in 1934. Keeping that in mind it really was an extraordinary plane in its time. In fact it was quite competitive even 20 - 30 years later. I hope for regular udates and wish - when finished - many happy landings and lots of fun. BTW contemporary designs with firstflights in 1934 are: (Boeing) Stearman Model 75, De Havilland DH87Hornet Moth - both biplanes. German competitors for the "Europarundflug 1934" were Bf 108, Klemm Kl 36 and Fieseler Fi 97.
I have to say, you are an excellent narrator/presenter. I reckon you could make a lot of money doing narration. No waffle, straight to the point yet personable.
Really awesome work. I enjoyed how you basically told us a story of what you've encountered thus far. This could've been a dry video, but you made it into a really interesting restoration tour from the viewpoint of an master builder. It kept me "riveted."
Awesome insight view of the restoration process and progress. Pretty cool. Amazing how much you lay an eye on meeting the original. Great work ! Keep it up !
wire connections/no soldering -electrical wire connections on a vehicle shall not be soldered, because the soldered connection (the lead) may not cope with vibrations on a long term basis. This i got taught when i attended the munich univ of applied sciences (major in car engineering) around '90. It may even have been a requirement to get the car cleared for road use at all - memory's a bit vague about this.
Great episode Paul. Volkswagen bugs were painted using the dipping method. I read it was used as a corrosion-control practice for the cars. But, in the BF, it must have added a lot of weight to the aircraft. Don't envy you stripping off the old coats.
Enlightening stuff! Thanks for sharing this intriguing journey. I would like to say, I was tickled to hear Paul talk about how outrageously expensive some of the parts (instruments in this case) are. I've spent 45 years driving and working on Studebakers. Some of the parts for Studes make these instruments seem right reasonable! For instance, the 1958 Packards were the last cars to carry that name. In truth, they were nothing more than "dressed up" '58 Studebakers. But they were an attempt by the Studebaker-Packard Corp to keep the Packard brand alive IF & until the company's finances would allow for all new Packards to be built. There were only 159 '58 Packard station wagons produced (there were higher numbers of sedans ). And on the wagons, there's a molded plastic emblem that fits into the rear licenses plate light body. These emeblems have weathered the years remarkably well, but they look nothing like a pristine Hew Old Stock example - the sort of example you'd want if you were restoring a '58 wagon - or just wanted to replace one that had yellowed and cracked with age. So, 10 or 12 years ago, a couple of NOS (2 inch square) emblems that said "PACKARD" and featured the Packard hexagon emblem as well, went for $800 and $1K respectively! As well, I sold an optional 160MPH factory, USED speedometer for $500 bucks and that was a decade ago also! Messerschmidt stuff seem downright cheap to me! I'd also like to add that Snap-On tools used to carry a set of "sockets" that would do the same thing as that slotted screwdriver. They were for removing the bezel nuts that hold toggle switches in place. I still have a few of those.
Thank you, I look forward to the progress of the 108, I really want to try and get o er to FOF, hopefully this year your on my bucket list, you all do so much for historic restoration and historically valuable air frames, it's a pleasure to watch, I will be looking for places to stop once I get over to the states but have to get through spinal surgery first and not sure when I will be able to fly. Keep up the fantastic work all of you at FOF. Best wishes. Rob
I came to this channel for the Kermit flying vids but I subbed for Paul's restoration updates. I live in Oshkosh so I hope Kermit brings her here in the future.
Paul, Park Tool, a manufacturer of bicycle mechanics tool makes a very similar tool to the custom screw driver which you have. Its called a chainring nut wrench. Its a similar design and for $4-$5 range it could be used and damaged rather than using the original screw driver. Great work on the plane.
It seems today, folks throw words like bespoke and artisan around, usually when equipped with beards. I'm no expert Paul, but you and your team are 'artisans'! Looking forward to the next update on the 108.
Those fasteners are quite common at least in Europe. For example on front sprockets of racing bicycles. That type of fasteners are used to bolt multiple front sprockets together and attach to the pedal arrangement
Love that door mechanism! It reminds me of some gun parts, which frequently interlock or hold each other in place - without a manual you'd never figure out how to get them out! Also, if that's the paperwork for the stabiliser struts, the paperwork for the airplane is going to be a stack ten feet high!
Paul, excellent presentation video, clear and well detailed. I like the parts multi-purposing (the 108/109 hinge) comment. I've been watching Plane Savers and recently discovered the U-64 Norseman uses the same tailwheel assembly as a Curtiss P-40!
When you were explainig the electric connectors & wiring I remembered the conversations I used to have with my neighbor: During WW2 many young men living in occupied Europe were taken to Germany as forced labor workers. People with skills could end up getting nicer jobs. My neighbor was an electician before the war and he actually landed a job working in an aircraft repair shop that was attached to an airfield. He told me when he first started working there he was fascinated how advanced the electrical systems were for that time: the way the complete wiring in an airplane was divided into sections that could easily be replaced thanks to the connectors. Being allowed to work on airplanes was a generally a great motivator for him, as a young technician, to make the best of an uphappy situation having to live in war torn Germany far away from family and relatives.
Where else could you watch this... this content is gold.. Paul shares his knowledge so smoothly.
Thanks
Paul is doing a fantastic job, not only with the repairs, but also with the documentation! I could watch this for hours on end. It's just great to hear about all the little parts and details that are part of such a project! Keep up the good work!
This exactly! He explains it so you feel you know something about what they're doing. I'm considering a career change now :).
YES he is! In the end, I wonder how many man hours he will spend on these videos.... It's absolutely great documentation - real living history!!!
@@fredferd965 - I was thinking the same thing. I hope Kermit is throwing .5 Hr pay at him for this informative vid.😛
Awesome presentation. 😎
Paul, this is your best! Among so many wonderful ones! Start to finish! I hung onto ever word. From days spent sanding to original parts in their box. Sincerely, very much appreciated. ( I was thinking, how wonderful to work for a company that appreciates your skills, and performs such great work, there is a backlog...that includes you and all of the other employees of Fantasy Of Flight.)
Every time I see stuff like this I turn green with envy. Wishing I had a job like that. Sadly, I am not an aircraft mechanic. So I can make do with watching these wonderful videos from F o F and the diverse and incredible talent Mr. Weeks has attracted to do his restoration work.
Kermit is very fortunate to have you Paul. This Taifun is going to be a one of a kind restoration. I cant wait to see it flying as well as the Lindy Awards it will achieve no doubt. .
Never a disappointment Paul. Excellent work as always.
Hey Paul, The split nut's, that take the screw drive with the cut out, are also used on the old Martin-Baker MK 5 Ejection seat's. I was a Egress Mechanic in the Air Force until I retired. Seeing that screw driver brought back a ton of memories. Being an old Air Force mechanic, Also the part where you talk about acid wash and alodine, also brought back memories of helping in the total strip and repaint of the F-15's. I also didI just love all the work that you guy's are doing to restore Aviation History. Keep up the great work you and your guy's are doing.
Those fasteners with the slotted screw driver you show are also used on vintage automotive stuff. My old Corvette uses them on the windshield visors for example. Check automotive sources for them. cheers.
Paul is a natural presenter...excellent series
I'll never skip one of those episode!
Paul I thought the look on your face was priceless when you talked about sanding the wing I totally felt you bro. Anyone that's done that can attest to the gentle use of pressure without warping the aluminum, basically a never ending job. Patience is the word of the day. The German ingenuity shines so bright in this acft and that is so cool. Geeking out is absolutely allowed and encouraged.
Well Done Kermit with your FoF and the aviation series on RUclips. Thank you from South Africa,
Thank you, Paul for my monthly fix of the bf-180 status report. I love the way you explain all the minute details and find so many original parts to retain the true character of this specific bird. I can't wait to see it completed and flying.
Thanks Paul, it's always a great day when I see your Mechanics Corner posted. The amount of work that goes into these restorations boggles the imagination. Looking forward to more.
so pop pop pop
Cannot wait till she is done!! Great job!!
Super detailed intricate work with lots of attention to period fittings even down to the actual paint colours internally,top restorer on the job a real credit to what Fantasy of Flight is all about,one day this will probably be the most authentic Bf-108 flying and surely another trophy winner just like the Vultee Viigiliant was,thank you Paul for your extra time in preparing yet another informative educational video on our behalf.
OMG I'm hooked up to Paul's fantastic job
Thanks for the update :) nice to see her coming along nicely.
This is my favorite project from Kermit fleet. Great job Mr Stecewycz! Love watch the updates.
This restoration project is fascinating and thanks for taking the extra time and effort sharing it with the rest of us. Very cool.
Paul, I have to say I think you do a fantastic job of talking us through the process and explaining what you guys do
You make this very interesting. Keep it up.
This project just keeps getting better. The original engineering is superb as is the restoration effort. It's certainly caught my imagination. Thanks for your commentary, Paul. It brings the project to life in a visceral way.
Thanks to all for posting this.
Thanks for the very cool videos.. I could watch this build all day long... Keep up the great work.... Can't wait to see the final build....
Paul, thanks for another great video. Your restoration videos are so interesting and well done that even the interruptions for ads don't bother me.
Thanks. We'll keep doing them. Unfortunately, the ads are a necessary "evil" that makes these productions possible. And really, having to see 15 seconds of ads tops during a 28 minute video isn't that bad.
*Thank you Paul, you are the man! I enjoy your work with the restoration videos so much and look forward to every update Thank you again!*
All I am able to say is “Awesome”. I have watched all episodes of this adventure with my chin resting on my chest.
The attention to detail in this restoration is amazing. It will be a fine addition to FOF when complete. Great job guys !
I absolutely love these videos. Working on vintage aircraft is pretty much my dream job, so I really appreciate the window into your world that these videos provide!
I love these Mechanic's Corner videos. Paul does a fantastic job and I look forward to more!
I get so excited when I see a new one of these pop up in my que! Thank you Paul, as always can't wait for the next one.
Awesome job Paul, thanks for the informative updates!
Always look forward to your new episodes Paul...thanks for taking the time to make and share these!
Thanks Paul, learning about all the detail in this project makes these updates fascinating.
Thank you for this video update on the Bf 108. Great work and good presentation as always. What might be interesting is that the 108 was designed in the early 1930´s. First flight was in 1934. Keeping that in mind it really was an extraordinary plane in its time. In fact it was quite competitive even 20 - 30 years later. I hope for regular udates and wish - when finished - many happy landings and lots of fun. BTW contemporary designs with firstflights in 1934 are: (Boeing) Stearman Model 75, De Havilland DH87Hornet Moth - both biplanes. German competitors for the "Europarundflug 1934" were Bf 108, Klemm Kl 36 and Fieseler Fi 97.
Thank you again for sharing this adventure with us! It is greatly appreciated!
Paul, your videos are fascinating! Please keep them coming. Kermit, thank you for bringing such amazing content to us!
I have to say, you are an excellent narrator/presenter. I reckon you could make a lot of money doing narration. No waffle, straight to the point yet personable.
Really Enjoy watching this Restoration of the BF-108. Looking forward to more videos!
Nice to see all this detail. Thank you.
Great job again.
I love your attention to originallity.
Great to watch the restoration of such an iconic aircraft.
Nice update. Love the attention to detail and effort to restore to original. Look forward to see more
Very nice video thanks for the up date keep up the great work.
Really awesome work. I enjoyed how you basically told us a story of what you've encountered thus far. This could've been a dry video, but you made it into a really interesting restoration tour from the viewpoint of an master builder. It kept me "riveted."
God Bless you Paul! It is looking great!
Thank you for continuing these awesome updates. The level of engineering in this airplane is so cool. I am extremely envious of your job.
Paul your work is amazing , thanks in the name of all aviation enthusiast . greetings.
Absolutely love the passion that goes into restoring this beautiful aircraft. Good work boys!
Thanks, Paul, you make, we are really part of the Restoration.
Awesome insight view of the restoration process and progress. Pretty cool. Amazing how much you lay an eye on meeting the original. Great work ! Keep it up !
Glad your back buddy..... I'm loving this aircraft more and more. It's so fascinating of all the interesting tech of the era. Excellent job.
You do an awesome job Paul.
Thank you, enjoy following the progress.
This has been such a great series. Can't wait to see the next one.
awesome thanks-wonderfull insight into previous generations technology and engineering
Thanks for taking the time to make these very interesting reports. Super job in documenting and in the work too, of course!
Thanks for sharing your progress on the Bf-108, as well as the story behind it, look forward to the next one.
Great job! I'm sure this plane will be a rare jewel in the collection!
Thanks for the update Paul! Love this Airplane!
Thanks for the smooth and professional update and i enjoyed it as usual, it's obvious you like your job very much.
Thank you, Paul.
Very nice episode again and the parts you found are truly amazing. Love the indicator light for the pitot heat, awesome stuff.
Just fantastic.. Thanks for the update.
Thank you so much for sharing, It looks like you are having too much fun. Wonderful video!
Great update Paul, you do a fantastic job. 👍🏻🇦🇺
wire connections/no soldering -electrical wire connections on a vehicle shall not be soldered, because the soldered connection (the lead) may not cope with vibrations on a long term basis. This i got taught when i attended the munich univ of applied sciences (major in car engineering) around '90. It may even have been a requirement to get the car cleared for road use at all - memory's a bit vague about this.
Nice work, Paul! I love to see it done well! Thanks for sharing!
Great job Paul,love watching your great work.
Great episode Paul. Volkswagen bugs were painted using the dipping method. I read it was used as a corrosion-control practice for the cars. But, in the BF, it must have added a lot of weight to the aircraft. Don't envy you stripping off the old coats.
Thanks for posting these. Such a fascinating restoration.
You, sir, are some kind of wizard!
Thank you for the update. I have a 1953 VW and the electrical connections are done the same way.
Continue to GEEK out on all of the parts you can, I enjoy it too. Looking forward to see the Bf-108 fly. Good job, love your work.
Enlightening stuff! Thanks for sharing this intriguing journey. I would like to say, I was tickled to hear Paul talk about how outrageously expensive some of the parts (instruments in this case) are. I've spent 45 years driving and working on Studebakers. Some of the parts for Studes make these instruments seem right reasonable! For instance, the 1958 Packards were the last cars to carry that name. In truth, they were nothing more than "dressed up" '58 Studebakers. But they were an attempt by the Studebaker-Packard Corp to keep the Packard brand alive IF & until the company's finances would allow for all new Packards to be built.
There were only 159 '58 Packard station wagons produced (there were higher numbers of sedans ). And on the wagons, there's a molded plastic emblem that fits into the rear licenses plate light body. These emeblems have weathered the years remarkably well, but they look nothing like a pristine Hew Old Stock example - the sort of example you'd want if you were restoring a '58 wagon - or just wanted to replace one that had yellowed and cracked with age. So, 10 or 12 years ago, a couple of NOS (2 inch square) emblems that said "PACKARD" and featured the Packard hexagon emblem as well, went for $800 and $1K respectively! As well, I sold an optional 160MPH factory, USED speedometer for $500 bucks and that was a decade ago also! Messerschmidt stuff seem downright cheap to me!
I'd also like to add that Snap-On tools used to carry a set of "sockets" that would do the same thing as that slotted screwdriver. They were for removing the bezel nuts that hold toggle switches in place. I still have a few of those.
excellent video - I listened to every word from start to finish
Thank you, I look forward to the progress of the 108, I really want to try and get o er to FOF, hopefully this year your on my bucket list, you all do so much for historic restoration and historically valuable air frames, it's a pleasure to watch, I will be looking for places to stop once I get over to the states but have to get through spinal surgery first and not sure when I will be able to fly. Keep up the fantastic work all of you at FOF. Best wishes.
Rob
Fantastic and professional restoration! Really fun project to follow along with. Thank you for the upload, best of luck cheers
I came to this channel for the Kermit flying vids but I subbed for Paul's restoration updates. I live in Oshkosh so I hope Kermit brings her here in the future.
Paul,
Park Tool, a manufacturer of bicycle mechanics tool makes a very similar tool to the custom screw driver which you have. Its called a chainring nut wrench. Its a similar design and for $4-$5 range it could be used and damaged rather than using the original screw driver. Great work on the plane.
Totally fascinating! Love this stuff!
Paul clearly doesn't mess or schmitt around ;-D! Best wishes to him & all at FoF..!
Working on restoring a Stinson 108. Boy, can I commiserate on the parts search, paint removal and special fastener problems! Nice work.
Thanks Paul for the update love the video love your work keep it coming.
Great video as always! loved the original tool anecdote
Thanks for the update. Hope to get down to Florida in November and get by and see you all.
Nice work! Very interesting!
Jim
It seems today, folks throw words like bespoke and artisan around, usually when equipped with beards. I'm no expert Paul, but you and your team are 'artisans'! Looking forward to the next update on the 108.
Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it!
Wish I could press 'Thumbs up' more than once. Brilliant!!!!
Nice job. Thanks for sharing this.
Those fasteners are quite common at least in Europe. For example on front sprockets of racing bicycles. That type of fasteners are used to bolt multiple front sprockets together and attach to the pedal arrangement
Love that door mechanism! It reminds me of some gun parts, which frequently interlock or hold each other in place - without a manual you'd never figure out how to get them out! Also, if that's the paperwork for the stabiliser struts, the paperwork for the airplane is going to be a stack ten feet high!
Thanks that was most informative, look forward to more in the coming months.
Thanks for the vid , very much enjoyed .
Great video as ever, many thanks for sharing.
Fantastic job, I enjoy the videos.
What a great video - very informative and interesting and your presentation style is excellent !
Great video very well documented
This restoration is fascinating
Thanks keep them coming
-Brad
So interesting, thanks for sharing this stuff.
Paul, excellent presentation video, clear and well detailed. I like the parts multi-purposing (the 108/109 hinge) comment. I've been watching Plane Savers and recently discovered the U-64 Norseman uses the same tailwheel assembly as a Curtiss P-40!