Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:24 pm
to quote an old friend...,
"Impressive...., most impressive"
"Impressive...., most impressive"
Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:04 pm
Impressive ?
That is the understatement of the day, no doubt !!! Soooo true, indeed !
That is the understatement of the day, no doubt !!! Soooo true, indeed !
Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:37 pm
Great news on the progress, guys!
..Just wondering, tho, if y'all could use one of these....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/40s-Boei ... rtsQ5fGear
..Just wondering, tho, if y'all could use one of these....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/40s-Boei ... rtsQ5fGear
Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:26 pm
You know, I would love to have a few of the originals but thats a high price to pay. I have some replicas and they are somewhat less expensive. Buy the originals for me and donate them if you would like to do that??
Dave
Dave
Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:35 am
Believe it or not, brand new ones for a Herc go for about $200.00 out of Fed log. Ridiculous for a plastic disc. I would be tempted to pay that for one from a B-29. Is there a company that makes reproductions for the old planes (B-29, B-17, etc.)?
Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:53 am
The B-29/24 Squadron has just received a challenge grant from an individual who wishes to remain anonymous. If the squadron can raise $20,000 the individual will donate an additional $10,000. I know times are tough, but every penny will help us on the road to getting and then keeping "Fifi" and Ol' 927 FLYING where they belong. If you would like to help us out you can do so at
http://www.cafb29b24.org/a/Make-A-Donation.htm
or
by calling HQ at (877) 767-7175 and telling the operator that you want to help get and keep "Fifi" in the air.
Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance
http://www.cafb29b24.org/a/Make-A-Donation.htm
or
by calling HQ at (877) 767-7175 and telling the operator that you want to help get and keep "Fifi" in the air.
Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance
Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:52 am
You know, I would love to have a few of the originals but thats a high price to pay. I have some replicas and they are somewhat less expensive. Buy the originals for me and donate them if you would like to do that??
Had a couple of bids on it, but when it went over $200, had to call it quits.
Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:57 am
This is the latest on the right wing section, It'S HERE! Arrived yesterday from California via Carl's trailer. Some of the pics are from Carl's place while work was being done.
This is the before and after of the wing where the section attaches.
The plan is to hang the wing section on Thursday.
Dave
This is the before and after of the wing where the section attaches.
The plan is to hang the wing section on Thursday.
Dave
Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:27 pm
Rats, I was hopeing the clipped wings were for Reno 2010. 
Norm
Norm
Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:32 am
Wow, those wing sections look fantastic.
Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:54 pm
Did you time travel back to 1944?
Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:27 am
B29B24crewchief wrote:This is the latest on the right wing section, It'S HERE! Arrived yesterday from California via Carl's trailer. Some of the pics are from Carl's place while work was being done.
If that is the original "flexi-flyer" I believe that trailer has hauled more warbird parts than any other trailer in the world. Carl is has been towing that trailer across the country hauling parts around for decades.
Ryan
Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:34 pm
Here are some more updates on the wing progress...
On the special lift rack attached firmly to the old fork lift, "Big & Red"
Dave puts some finishing touches on the end of the wing. Just a touch of primer to make doubly shure.
The wing section on the flying carpet. Rich gives the signals to Mark below on the fork lift.
Even our fearless leader, CEO, and Cheer leader Steve, gets in on the act.
OK Mark, you pull down while we jiggle it into place! Ready, NOW!!
No one just stands around here in this squadron. Way to go Kevil and Dave! Just look at that team work!
OH, OH, just look what Mark, Rich, and Mark did while Dave wasn't looking! Is that an aleron on the wing? Way to go guys!
On the special lift rack attached firmly to the old fork lift, "Big & Red"
Dave puts some finishing touches on the end of the wing. Just a touch of primer to make doubly shure.
The wing section on the flying carpet.
Rich gives the signals to Mark below on the fork lift.
Even our fearless leader, CEO, and Cheer leader Steve, gets in on the act.
OK Mark, you pull down while we jiggle it into place! Ready, NOW!!
No one just stands around here in this squadron. Way to go Kevil and Dave! Just look at that team work!
OH, OH, just look what Mark, Rich, and Mark did while Dave wasn't looking! Is that an aleron on the wing? Way to go guys!
Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:17 am
FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:20 pm
My thanks to Mark and Mark and Rick for gettin ur done! I came in this morning and saw that and was just amazed at what they did after I left the hangar yesterday afternoon! It's like Night at the Museum, with a bunch of old B-29 mechs coming to life and working on the airplane!! We are about finished with everything I wanted to get done before AirSho so this upcoming week is just about a wash with all the AirSho stuff going on. Come on down for AirSho and I or one of my trusty volunteers, will give you the nickle tour! That's $5.00 in the donation can!!
Dave
It's about preserving history and how winning this war, preserved our way of life!
Dave
It's about preserving history and how winning this war, preserved our way of life!