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.)
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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."
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 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.
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.
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.
Hi Paul ,I have the clock you show from the 108 , from my late father .He found it after the war in the ruins of a house that used to belong to Hermann Göring . My dad also owned a Messerschmitt car , where he mounted the clock into . Later he sold the car, but always keep the clock . My prized possession . I should mention I am from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪 Living in Canada 🇨🇦
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.
The windshield "Nuts" are Spoke nipples from a Motorcycle - Prob same as a period Zundapp or BMW?? Those wire connections are very "European" all my antique Italian Motorcycles I own and restore have the same connections on everything-
As soon as Paul stated to describe the windshield nut situation , I thought "Grind a notch in a straight screwdriver" as plan A. But as with having a good restoration starting point, Paul's plan A is much better- use the original tool!
You can get the same tool tip, at Harbor Freight. That 100 piece security bit set. www.harborfreight.com/100-pc-security-bit-set-with-case-62657.html The set has 3 different bits. I used one when re-spoking some bike tires. I've yet to break one. steve
@MichaelKingsfordGray, Yes, one could. Most aircraft mechanics like those 14 inch hex drive tool bits. At leas they did, when I worked for Douglas Acft. steve
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.
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!
It's hard to beleave all the hard work that goes....Into this Plane.....So how many years will it take to finish this...? ABOUT 4 years or what..?.. $$$$$$$...Thanks very much for sharing it.....!!
Good to see the update Paul - can very easily imagine the huge investment in time with all the work. Just guessing but - maybe another two years work - at very least!
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
You folks are doing great work. I live in Plant City and drive past your place often. Any chance reverse electrolysis could be used for removing that old paint and filler?
Keep up the Mechanics related videos. Much more interesting than watching many FOF videos. Again, pilots are optional as a many museum quality restorations are not meant to fly again. Technicians with great skills are required every step of the way. Sorry Kermit, your most important thing is signing the checks. LOL
You might not be aware, but Kermit built his first aircraft at 18, and designed and built his own competition aircraft - The Weeks Special and The Weeks Solution, while in his 20's. He is quite possibly as talented a mechanic or restoration specialist as any worker he employs. And if he had his druthers, would love to be able to get into the shop and do just that, but with everything else he has to do to keep things up and running, and flowing towards the future here, he just doesn't have the time. There are snippets of Kermit working in a couple of clips. We'll have to put a full one together highlighting his prowess. - The FOF FILM TEAM -
@@KermitWeeks444 Agreed, wholeheartedly. However, it is still fun to poke fun at the stick jockeys. Just a greasy fingernails guy here who refuses to wear rubber gloves. Cannot wait until the next videos, regardless if it is Kermie or mechanics corner.
Looking at the overall aircraft, I am struck by the similarities between it and the Globe Swift. Even though they were from different countries, and the fact that the Bf-108 is obviously larger with more power (in original iteration), I can't help but wonder how much influence the design of the Bf-108 played in the design of the Swift (one of my all time favorites - what with my father having owned two as I was growing up).
Great stuff! Doesn’t feel like a year since I saw the first episode. I actually think it’s coming along pretty quick. I’ve never seen a fast aircraft resto and I’m not sure I’d want to fly in one! 😂
+KermitWeeksBlogVideos *I suspect that Chrysler Corporation revived Bayerische Flugzeugwerke airframe painting technology* - the immersion painting process for several Chrysler, Dodge/Ram, and Jeep models involves ten coats, starting with a baptism in low-VOC solvent. The Bf 108 "Messerschmitt Taifun" apparently pioneered technology used in postwar recreational vehicles such as the Airstream travel trailer.
Enjoying your excellent video presentation's of the Bf-108. Has anyone translated the Spanish writing found inside the rear fuselage ? You mentioned you were unsure of the weight of the paint removed from the aircraft. In Martin Cadin's book about restoring his much larger Ju-52 "Iron Annie" [N52JU] I think he said there were 7 layers of paint removed weighing 800 lbs. I much enjoy your attention to detail in the videos and your dedication to originality and quality. Will enjoy following further progress of this very interesting aircraft. Regards, Phil Massie
Love the update. I'm impressed with the level of detail you are going through to take this plane back to original. BTW, what ever happened to the repair on the Sopwith Pup that threw the cowling?
Eric there was a video that showed the repairs underway on the damaged Sopwith Pup,new panels of fabric were sewn in and a new cowling made up to replace the one that got mangled,the work was done fairly soon after the incident.
Your looking for 'cutlers bolts'. These are commonly used in the custom knife world. See also, 'corby fastener' 'chicago screw' 'boston bolt'... jantz, texas knife supply, pops knife supply and many others will have what your looking for in all finishes and materials. If not then they know who does.
Very good progress, but you should start to look into Dry Ice blasting rather than media blasting, you get no heat, no media in hidden places, and it is not injurious to your health, all that ends up on the floor is the crud you blast off.
I have had good luck removing old body filler with paint stripper. Of course there is the issue whether it can be completely cleaned up and neutralized.
Paul I really like it when you show us all the unique german parts. But when the camera comes in a close up you are spinning the part in you fingers. Please rotate the part slowly during the close up shots.
Actually, most of the close-ups are the camera man hands. He's spinning the parts when he goes back for B-roll shots. We'll tell him to watch it next time. Thanks for the input.
The inside of the wing is a perfect candidate for a laser paint/rust removal system. I’m pretty surprised you guys don’t have one yet. As much paint and corrosion as you remove, it would be worth it.
25:12 Do you have the maintainance instruction? Kind of funny that you have to dismount the artifical horizon in order to read. "After 100 operation hours unscrew this cover, exchange the filter or dissassemble in the right order and wash it with gasoline."
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.)
Never a disappointment Paul. Excellent work as always.
I'll never skip one of those episode!
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.
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. .
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
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.
This restoration project is fascinating and thanks for taking the extra time and effort sharing it with the rest of us. Very cool.
Thanks for the update :) nice to see her coming along nicely.
The attention to detail in this restoration is amazing. It will be a fine addition to FOF when complete. Great job guys !
This is my favorite project from Kermit fleet. Great job Mr Stecewycz! Love watch the updates.
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.
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!
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....
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.
Always look forward to your new episodes Paul...thanks for taking the time to make and share these!
Awesome job Paul, thanks for the informative updates!
*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!*
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 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 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.
God Bless you Paul! It is looking great!
Great job again.
I love your attention to originallity.
Thank you for continuing these awesome updates. The level of engineering in this airplane is so cool. I am extremely envious of your job.
Absolutely love the passion that goes into restoring this beautiful aircraft. Good work boys!
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."
Thanks for the smooth and professional update and i enjoyed it as usual, it's obvious you like your job very much.
awesome thanks-wonderfull insight into previous generations technology and engineering
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.
This has been such a great series. Can't wait to see the next one.
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.
You, sir, are some kind of wizard!
Great to watch the restoration of such an iconic aircraft.
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!
Totally fascinating! Love this stuff!
Thank you, Paul.
300 USD for an original clock. That, to me, is AMAZINGLY cheap. I would have guessed at least 3000...
Claus Madsen i was thinking EXACTLY the same thing! now I want one 😆
Me Too 😮 at that Price it’s a Bargain
Claus Madsen ; I was thinking the same too ; £150 or thereabouts is a bargain !
Thanks for posting these. Such a fascinating restoration.
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.
Thanks, Paul, you make, we are really part of the Restoration.
Thanks for the update Paul! Love this Airplane!
Paul your work is amazing , thanks in the name of all aviation enthusiast . greetings.
Great job Paul,love watching your great work.
Nice work, Paul! I love to see it done well! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job. Thanks for sharing this.
Hi Paul ,I have the clock you show from the 108 , from my late father .He found it after the war in the ruins of a house that used to belong to Hermann Göring . My dad also owned a Messerschmitt car , where he mounted the clock into . Later he sold the car, but always keep the clock . My prized possession . I should mention I am from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪 Living in Canada 🇨🇦
Great! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Paul for the update love the video love your work keep it coming.
Fantastic and professional restoration! Really fun project to follow along with. Thank you for the upload, best of luck cheers
Thank you so much for sharing, It looks like you are having too much fun. Wonderful video!
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.
Thank you for the update. I have a 1953 VW and the electrical connections are done the same way.
Working on restoring a Stinson 108. Boy, can I commiserate on the parts search, paint removal and special fastener problems! Nice work.
Wish I could press 'Thumbs up' more than once. Brilliant!!!!
The windshield "Nuts" are Spoke nipples from a Motorcycle - Prob same as a period Zundapp or BMW??
Those wire connections are very "European" all my antique Italian Motorcycles I own and restore have the same connections on everything-
As soon as Paul stated to describe the windshield nut situation , I thought "Grind a notch in a straight screwdriver" as plan A. But as with having a good restoration starting point, Paul's plan A is much better- use the original tool!
You can get the same tool tip,
at Harbor Freight. That 100
piece security bit set.
www.harborfreight.com/100-pc-security-bit-set-with-case-62657.html
The set has 3 different bits. I used one when
re-spoking some bike tires. I've yet to break
one.
steve
Well spotted. When I saw them I thought they looked familiar but I couldn't think where I'd seen them before.
@MichaelKingsfordGray, Yes, one could.
Most aircraft mechanics like those 14
inch hex drive tool bits. At leas they
did, when I worked for Douglas Acft.
steve
My BMW r69s motorcycle is wired up like that and yes the windshield nuts do look like spoke nipples
Fantastic video!
Exelant! Great! Very interesting! Thanks.
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.
GOOD EXPLANATIONS, THANKS
Thanks for the update. Hope to get down to Florida in November and get by and see you all.
Paul clearly doesn't mess or schmitt around ;-D! Best wishes to him & all at FoF..!
Nice work so far!
Great video very well documented
This restoration is fascinating
Thanks keep them coming
-Brad
Great video as ever, many thanks for sharing.
Great job , thank's.
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!
Great series! Loving them
It's hard to beleave all the hard work that goes....Into this Plane.....So how many years will it take to finish this...? ABOUT 4 years or what..?.. $$$$$$$...Thanks very much for sharing it.....!!
Nice work sir
Good to see the update Paul - can very easily imagine the huge investment in time with all the work.
Just guessing but - maybe another two years work - at very least!
Coming along nicely!
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
Great job Paul. When can we expect Update 5/2009
Next update is for June, and coming next week.
Flying must be a weeks trait , i love flying to ! Kermit do you have flying dreams ?
Ahhh the lovely Schmitty again.
You folks are doing great work. I live in Plant City and drive past your place often. Any chance reverse electrolysis could be used for removing that old paint and filler?
Keep up the Mechanics related videos. Much more interesting than watching many FOF videos. Again, pilots are optional as a many museum quality restorations are not meant to fly again. Technicians with great skills are required every step of the way. Sorry Kermit, your most important thing is signing the checks. LOL
You might not be aware, but Kermit built his first aircraft at 18, and designed and built his own competition aircraft - The Weeks Special and The Weeks Solution, while in his 20's. He is quite possibly as talented a mechanic or restoration specialist as any worker he employs. And if he had his druthers, would love to be able to get into the shop and do just that, but with everything else he has to do to keep things up and running, and flowing towards the future here, he just doesn't have the time. There are snippets of Kermit working in a couple of clips. We'll have to put a full one together highlighting his prowess. - The FOF FILM TEAM -
@@KermitWeeks444 Agreed, wholeheartedly. However, it is still fun to poke fun at the stick jockeys. Just a greasy fingernails guy here who refuses to wear rubber gloves. Cannot wait until the next videos, regardless if it is Kermie or mechanics corner.
Looking at the overall aircraft, I am struck by the similarities between it and the Globe Swift. Even though they were from different countries, and the fact that the Bf-108 is obviously larger with more power (in original iteration), I can't help but wonder how much influence the design of the Bf-108 played in the design of the Swift (one of my all time favorites - what with my father having owned two as I was growing up).
Great stuff! Doesn’t feel like a year since I saw the first episode. I actually think it’s coming along pretty quick. I’ve never seen a fast aircraft resto and I’m not sure I’d want to fly in one! 😂
+KermitWeeksBlogVideos *I suspect that Chrysler Corporation revived Bayerische Flugzeugwerke airframe painting technology* - the immersion painting process for several Chrysler, Dodge/Ram, and Jeep models involves ten coats, starting with a baptism in low-VOC solvent. The Bf 108 "Messerschmitt Taifun" apparently pioneered technology used in postwar recreational vehicles such as the Airstream travel trailer.
so is that switch which is in there instead of the pito light connected to anything and if so what does it do?
Enjoying your excellent video presentation's of the Bf-108. Has anyone translated the Spanish writing found inside the rear fuselage ? You mentioned you were unsure of the weight of the paint removed from the aircraft. In Martin Cadin's book about restoring his much larger Ju-52 "Iron Annie" [N52JU] I think he said there were 7 layers of paint removed weighing 800 lbs. I much enjoy your attention to detail in the videos and your dedication to originality and quality. Will enjoy following further progress of this very interesting aircraft. Regards, Phil Massie
I wonder if Paul could give a bit of an explanation how the wing slats work on the 108... keep up the good work. Thanks ✌👍
Love the update. I'm impressed with the level of detail you are going through to take this plane back to original. BTW, what ever happened to the repair on the Sopwith Pup that threw the cowling?
Eric there was a video that showed the repairs underway on the damaged Sopwith Pup,new panels of fabric were sewn in and a new cowling made up to replace the one that got mangled,the work was done fairly soon after the incident.
Your looking for 'cutlers bolts'. These are commonly used in the custom knife world. See also, 'corby fastener' 'chicago screw' 'boston bolt'... jantz, texas knife supply, pops knife supply and many others will have what your looking for in all finishes and materials. If not then they know who does.
Excellent video. Some old tools that are actually copied by insert style tip screwdrivers from nowadays. Old good ideas from the Germans nowadays.
How about seeing you working on the plane parts.
Man, id love to come help and learn to do stuff like this
Very good progress, but you should start to look into Dry Ice blasting rather than media blasting, you get no heat, no media in hidden places, and it is not injurious to your health, all that ends up on the floor is the crud you blast off.
I have had good luck removing old body filler with paint stripper. Of course there is the issue whether it can be completely cleaned up and neutralized.
Thanks for the update! Amazing how much work goes into restoring this machine. Wonder how you looked for parts before the Internet was invented.
Word of mouth and the telephone was about it.
always interesting 😀😁
Paul I really like it when you show us all the unique german parts. But when the camera comes in a close up you are spinning the part in you fingers. Please rotate the part slowly during the close up shots.
Actually, most of the close-ups are the camera man hands. He's spinning the parts when he goes back for B-roll shots. We'll tell him to watch it next time. Thanks for the input.
The inside of the wing is a perfect candidate for a laser paint/rust removal system. I’m pretty surprised you guys don’t have one yet. As much paint and corrosion as you remove, it would be worth it.
ET: Over heating of aircraft aluminum parts is critical. Are there laser paint systems approved for aircraft aluminum?
Pelican1984 you can run the laser systems over your hand and not burn it. It’s used to clean aluminum molds for composites.
"I'm doing messerschmitt bf-108" Okay is it Revell or Tamiya?
25:12 Do you have the maintainance instruction? Kind of funny that you have to dismount the artifical horizon in order to read. "After 100 operation hours unscrew this cover, exchange the filter or dissassemble in the right order and wash it with gasoline."