New arrivals at the AHM

Tieleader · Jun 6, 2019

Hey,guys. This little guy showed up at our door this week. Thought you all might want a peek. Additionally, our Panzer I is due sometime soon. Also received word that we have a M10 Achilles TD , prototype Panzer IVG with Hydrostatic drive and U-Boat wintergarden to show up sometime. I already posted about the PBY.
The two early Curtiss biplanes are already here but are awaiting the rigger/stringer pros to put them together. The Neuiport 28 is also confirmed. Obviously I'll supply pixs when able!

Tieleader · Jun 9, 2019

The first of the two Curtiss birds was put together today. This is a 1914 Curtiss Model F. It does fly.
The two gentlemen in front are Dr. Bob Collings (founder, CEO of the Collings Foundation),left, And Rob Collings,right,VP and head pilot.

Tieleader · Jun 9, 2019

The guys start to unbox and assembly the Curtiss Pusher. It's 1909 Model find in an attic !

Barrett · Jun 13, 2019

A bit of background on Yellow Ten:

It was acquired by my late-great friend & colleague Doug Champlin, who bought it incomplete from a Santa Barbara (?) trade school early 70s. Doug sent it to Germany for the first restoration. Herr Dr. Prof. Tank Himself was involved, and in fact asked Doug if he'd race the Dora at Reno. Doug of course aghast: WHY WOULD I DO THAT? Tank said, Vell, I know that the Dora is faster than the Mustang becauss I outran four of dem ofer de factory one day...

Second restoration was here in Mesa, AZ, c. 1990, and when Doug sold his collection to the Seattle Museum of Flight, the Dora was the lone item not sold because, as the only one in private hands, there was no price comparison.

Sidebar: the manuals were printed in Gothic script (Fraktur) which present-day Germans have trouble reading. But I knew an extremely literate AF brat who had a classical education. She said "Send me what you need translated" so we did. And she did. (Now she teaches medieval lit at Oxford.)

We got the Jumo running, and it was a treat to hear, but I doubt that FHC cranks it up much. Already has a flying A model.

Tieleader · Jun 13, 2019

Barrett said:
A bit of background on Yellow Ten:

It was acquired by my late-great friend & colleague Doug Champlin, who bought it incomplete from a Santa Barbara (?) trade school early 70s. Doug sent it to Germany for the first restoration. Herr Dr. Prof. Tank Himself was involved, and in fact asked Doug if he'd race the Dora at Reno. Doug of course aghast: WHY WOULD I DO THAT? Tank said, Vell, I know that the Dora is faster than the Mustang becauss I outran four of dem ofer de factory one day...

Second restoration was here in Mesa, AZ, c. 1990, and when Doug sold his collection to the Seattle Museum of Flight, the Dora was the lone item not sold because, as the only one in private hands, there was no price comparison.

Sidebar: the manuals were printed in Gothic script (Fraktur) which present-day Germans have trouble reading. But I knew an extremely literate AF brat who had a classical education. She said "Send me what you need translated" so we did. And she did. (Now she teaches medieval lit at Oxford.)

We got the Jumo running, and it was a treat to hear, but I doubt that FHC cranks it up much. Already has a flying A model.

Thanks for the intell!
Was the second restoration when the Smithsonian's D-9's and D-13 wings were finally swapped out to the correct airframes? If so that's where I got Jerry Crandall's little stash of parts from. Would have loved to have met Mr. Champlin just to shake his hand and thank him for all his efforts to preserve these wonderful birds for future generations. Does Paul Allen still hold the pink slip on her?

Gnomey · Jun 25, 2019

Good stuff!

Tieleader · Jun 29, 2019

Another goody arrived this week. This a wintergarden platform from a U Boat.

Tieleader · Jul 23, 2019

The guys are hard at work. Starting to take shape!

Gnomey · Jul 23, 2019

Nice shots!

Tieleader · Aug 17, 2019

The guys finished the jigsaw puzzle, Now on the show room floor. There is no plan for a full restoration. This is for a Type VII U Boat.

Wurger · Aug 18, 2019

Gnomey · Aug 18, 2019

Cool shots!

Tieleader · Aug 24, 2019

This M10 Achilles showed up today. A little dusty from the road but you get the idea. There is Israeli paint under some of the chips , so....? Also note the massive breach of the 17 pounder gun!

For those of you interested here's a full walkie link!

Wurger · Aug 25, 2019

Snautzer01 · Aug 25, 2019

Link seems to be missing.

Wurger · Aug 25, 2019

No, it isn't. Just click the small pic below and you will be moved to the gallery..

Snautzer01 · Aug 25, 2019

Wurger said:
No, it isn't. Just click the small pic below and you will be moved to the gallery..

Ahhh yes i see, thanks

Tieleader · Aug 25, 2019

Forgot to add the dog that came with the trailer! So cute.

Tieleader · Sep 15, 2019

Early Curtiss ? prop.

Tieleader · Sep 15, 2019

The contractor finished up few more ground effects.

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