Recent content by dominic754

Just what I thought. None of you guys work on warbirds any more you just critique those of us who do. This is my last post.

Fuddy Duddy will only fly at most 10 hours annually. It is also housed in an insulated hangar for the rest of it's life. The effects of corrosion will be minimal at best. Also we have guys working on the residue around the rivets and other affected areas. Also, it is a one time polish and as...

While the crew from Superior Shine did a commendable job, some things should be noted. I spent one day on the top of each wing removing corrosion with Alumaprep and scotchbrite pads. I spent two more days removing corrosion from the bottom of each wing with more alumaprep and more scotchbrite...

Funny thing was that we saw it but didn't feel a thing. No shudder, nothing. It lends to the belief that many of the crewmembers had regarding the toughness and durability of the airplane.

I was in the airplane and saw the strike. Poor hawk never had a chance.

As much as I admire Spooner his facts are a little bit off. We have a surplus of leading edges and I had to determine which one was in the best shape. I had to remove the decrepid de-ice boot, and the associated tubing and adel clamps that supplied air for de-icing procedure. I then had to cover...

I have been very busy. The B-17 and the B-25 flew all last weekend so I was comitted to those evolutions. The museum is in its final stages of completion and I had to order drip pans and wheel mats for all of our aircraft. Thanks for everything from everybody. The photos and links have been...

In answer to an earlier question the Fortress in question is "Fuddy Duddy". I'm reasonably sure that experienced Forum veterans are familiar with this aircraft. I am trying to do everything possible to keep the aircraft not only in airworthy condition but also re-create as much as possible the...

Of course I have the mauals. However, they have been photo-copied so many times that those particular pictures are rendered virtually useless.

I maintain an airworhty B-17G. I am in need of photographs or any other official documents that would help me complete the restoration to as close to WWII condition as is currently allowed. The Fortress will be going into a private museum in the next month or so and the cockpit is first on my...