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Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:56 pm

I like the cat updates at the very end. The helpers.

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:08 pm

Sasnak, I'm with ya. I miss seeing the monthly updates on the Twin Mustang, and the cute pictures of "The Katz". But, as Mr. Reilly said, the time spent making internet updates is time not spent working on the airplane. We must be patient, Grasshopper...

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:51 pm

I too love the Twin Mustang updates.
I fully understand wanting to focus on completing the project.

As far as monthly warbird "crack" goes, I really miss the Barracuda project updates. The writing was brilliant!

http://barracudaproject.co.uk/index.php ... c_month=05

Unfortunately the project was brought to a halt and there will be no further updates.

The XP-82 will be magnificent!!

Andy

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:36 pm

Yeah, I hear ya all, MY CATS Miss the Katz updates ! I Also miss reading about that Walrus Project way back when, that was saved ( from being another car project ???) !

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:55 pm

Add me to the list. Tom's updates at the beginning of the month(s) helped erase the bad taste of bill paying. Really looking forward to June. Also miss the Vulture's Row updates on here.

Luckily I can get my fix on Facebook. Aircorps Aviation gives updates on regularly on the P-51C "Lopes Hope the 3rd", Meiermotors on their many projects.

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:13 am

DH82EH wrote:I too love the Twin Mustang updates.
I fully understand wanting to focus on completing the project.

As far as monthly warbird "crack" goes, I really miss the Barracuda project updates. The writing was brilliant!

http://barracudaproject.co.uk/index.php ... c_month=05

Unfortunately the project was brought to a halt and there will be no further updates.

The XP-82 will be magnificent!!

Andy


Agreed on both counts: the Barracuda is a sad loss and, no matter what the Museum BS might say, it's a deeply embarrassing and shameful episode for them.

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:19 am

quemerford wrote:
DH82EH wrote:I too love the Twin Mustang updates.
I fully understand wanting to focus on completing the project.

As far as monthly warbird "crack" goes, I really miss the Barracuda project updates. The writing was brilliant!

http://barracudaproject.co.uk/index.php ... c_month=05

Unfortunately the project was brought to a halt and there will be no further updates.

The XP-82 will be magnificent!!

Andy


Agreed on both counts: the Barracuda is a sad loss and, no matter what the Museum BS might say, it's a deeply embarrassing and shameful episode for them.


The Barracuda project has been acquired by the Fleet Air Arm Museum apparently, and may be combined with their existing collection of parts.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/barracuda-restoration-project.aspx

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:45 pm

shrike wrote:
The Barracuda project has been acquired by the Fleet Air Arm Museum apparently, and may be combined with their existing collection of parts.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/barracuda-restoration-project.aspx


It's contrived BS: the museum has unceremoniously, ungraciously and dishonorably dumped the dedicated team that were doing such great things, unpaid and on their behalf.

Another tragedy dressed as success by the FAAM bean counters, and deeply disrespectful to the families of the crew of DP872, who were promised so much.

It's shameful.

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:02 pm

quemerford wrote:
shrike wrote:
The Barracuda project has been acquired by the Fleet Air Arm Museum apparently, and may be combined with their existing collection of parts.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/barracuda-restoration-project.aspx


It's contrived BS: the museum has unceremoniously, ungraciously and dishonorably dumped the dedicated team that were doing such great things, unpaid and on their behalf.

Another tragedy dressed as success by the FAAM bean counters, and deeply disrespectful to the families of the crew of DP872, who were promised so much.

It's shameful.



Not touching on any of the politics involved, just telling where the project has ended up.

Re: Going through severe XP-82 withdrawal

Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:11 pm

shrike wrote:
quemerford wrote:
shrike wrote:
The Barracuda project has been acquired by the Fleet Air Arm Museum apparently, and may be combined with their existing collection of parts.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/barracuda-restoration-project.aspx


It's contrived BS: the museum has unceremoniously, ungraciously and dishonorably dumped the dedicated team that were doing such great things, unpaid and on their behalf.

Another tragedy dressed as success by the FAAM bean counters, and deeply disrespectful to the families of the crew of DP872, who were promised so much.

It's shameful.



Not touching on any of the politics involved, just telling where the project has ended up.


The Barracuda was already part of the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The guys behind the Barracuda project were rebuilding it for them, using as much original material as possible, then it was returned to them when the relationship between the two broke down.

But back on topic, I miss both these blogs, Barracuda and XP-82.
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