AIRING OUT MY TOYS

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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by twinflyer17 » Fri May 05, 2017 12:47 pm

Ben Dover wrote:My newest MV just loves being aired out. :wink:
America's first operational Jet Fighter from back when MB's and CCKW's roamed the roads.
I first saw one of these during 1947-48 period at DOW FIELD, the F-80 is my all time favorite Jet.
Wow. This thing is absolutely awesome! Biggest questions...is it flyable and have you actually flown it yet?
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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri May 05, 2017 1:46 pm

It is airworthy, I have not nor do I plan to fly it. My pocket book will not support the risk of totaling it. This model has won several National and Worldwide Large Scale RC Jet events over the years. Hope to add a T-33 to my air force in the near future.
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Post by twinflyer17 » Fri May 05, 2017 4:24 pm

Can't say I blame you for not flying it! I've see quite a few videos of people online flying their RC jets into the ground or trees and creating massive fire balls. The crashes are really cool to see, if you're not the one paying the bill, that is :wink:
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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:00 pm

Won't be long before the gang is out of hibernation. :wink:
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Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:56 am

From Jeeps to Jets, been there-done that, the "toys" are just waiting for the virus restrictions to be lifted. I feel like the "Frito Bandito". :wink:
Anybody remember the Frito Bandito Jingle? Be my guest and post it. :wink:
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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:33 am

Frustrating, isn't it? That virus, I mean.
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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by 1942 Ford GPW 352nd » Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:23 am

Joel,
Wishing all is well. Just found this "photo gallery - Airing out my toys" link and truly admire your toys! Echo your comments about how frustrating things have been. This year has been difficult for most as with the pandemic, it has limited if not eliminated, the opportunity to enjoy seeing MV's gather at parades/shows and get together with others to talk & share conversations about our love for these interests.

Noticed the 357th FG/363 FS markings on your jeep. Do you have any connections with the 357th or 363rd? Although I am a ways off from finishing my 42' GPW, I would like to paint my jeep in the markings of a WW2 FG. From my limited research thus far, it has been difficult for me to find period photos of FG jeeps. Do you or does anyone else have any suggested resources or places where I can find out more so that I can paint the appropriate markings on the bumper and bumperettes?

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Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:16 pm

Merle Olmstead sent me photos of 357th FG Jeeps and WC's. They are buried somewhere in my stuff. Merle was the historian for the 352nd and authored many books and warbird articles in aviation magazines. I wanted to meet General Yeager for 45 years and contacted Merle for help on markings.
Merle passed away abut 5 years ago. There is a good book on ETO markings, "MARQUAGES ET ORGANISATION, U.S. ARMY ETO 1944-45" by Emile Becker and Jean Milmeister. It s printed in French and German with an insert in English. It is well illustrated with markings for WWII wheeled vehicles and tanks, It can be found on the web and at Portrayal Press, I paid around $80.00 back in 1988, it is well written and printed on quality stock.
John Wolnough, the founder of the Eighth AIR FORCE Historical Society, wrote a few books about 8th AF, some were well illustrated with Jeeps and Aircraft
There is a new book out "U.S. ARMY VEHICLE MARKINGS-1944 and it is well worth the $26.00.
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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by gpwmke » Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:10 pm

Nice collection of vehicles.

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Post by Jerseyhawg » Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:38 pm

Nice crew. Thanks for sharing those pictures.
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Post by notliw » Wed May 19, 2021 10:06 pm

Nice collection!

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Re: AIRING OUT MY TOYS

Post by autonoob » Thu May 20, 2021 5:36 pm

This is a really cool thread, I'm glad that the photos are still here.


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