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Classic Wings Magazine WWII Naval Aviation Research Pacific Luftwaffe Resource Center
When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:25 pm 
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Beautiful looking work.
Thanks for posting those photos.

Such a fantastic project!

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:11 pm 
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Hello Everyone

I wanted to post this photo update here before anywhere else for everyone to enjoy at WIX.
More work was done and with each step it brings us to completion :drink3:

and as always more photos here:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariagalact ... 201924214/

copyright © 2013 by Lucas Ryan Photography

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:39 am 
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You guys prove to the World that the seemingly impossible is possible. It's hard to believe how good she looks compared to when I first found this project on the web. Good job! :supz: :supz:

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:57 pm 
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Awesome :D

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:38 pm 
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Taking yet, one more bite, out of the elephant.

Amazing :prayer:

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:45 am 
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Wow, you guys are doing a tremendous job! I've been out of the look WIX-wise for a while and quickly running through this thread I've very impressed and excited about the progress you've made! Keep it up!

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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2013 12:30 am 
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I see that you guys and your efforts got some nice ink in the July issue of AVIATION HISTORY that hit my mailbox this afternoon- 8)
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PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 8:34 pm 
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Just got the Aviation History magazine today. Nice to see the article on our project and my photos in it! :))

A video update from Rides with Chuck from last weekend.
Hope to have some photos for everyone to see tonight from that day.

Lucas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdUZOy49TdY


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:17 pm 
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hi everyone

sorry it's been so long since anything's been posted. Life has been very hectic for me so i've only been out to the shop a couple times since May. These photos are from last Saturday. As you can see a lot of work has been done.

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the fin is now 99% complete with just a few small rivnuts and closeout items left to finish.

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turret ring is been completely repaired and just needs final riveting and then it will be installed.

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many many new parts, bulkheads, repairs completed from bulkhead 8-11

she's really starting to come together!


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:43 pm 
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Thanks for the update. Steady progress being made!

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:49 pm 
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Here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariagalact ... 765521381/


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:53 am 
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This Fort is going to be magnificent when she's complete!!!
Looks like you're all doing a terrific job (I'd say Y'all but I'm not from Texas eh!) :D

Thanks for the update.

Andy Scott


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:25 am 
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here are some new photos for you to enjoy!

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turret ring installed (from lucas and greg's facebook posting)

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armor plate installed (before and after) also from Lucas and Greg's Facebook posting)

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door donated to us either for bulkhead 4 or 5 not sure what serial number it's off though

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work begins on re-skinning the left side of the dorsal fin (right side nearly complete)

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radio room hatch installed for fitting (fit perfectly)

more to come soon!

James (kidjim25)


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:41 am 
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This project just shows what dedication and perseverence can accomplish. You guys are awesome!


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:55 am 
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Wow!!!!

Very, very cool!!!!!!!!!


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