First Major Part Back On The Free Abandoned Airplane !

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Today is a huge achievement with the first major part going back on the free abandoned airplane! We started with the vertical stabilizer we got in Brussels, but unfortunately after several hours of working on it we discovered corrosion that would require a huge effort to fix. After discovering that we decided to switch directions and work on the original horizontal stabilizer off of the 401. After stripping cleaning prepping and priming we finally got the first big part finished and back on the 401 Phoenix where it belongs!
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[@rebuildrescue]

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[@737Garrus]

No.

[@fredashay]

Raycons are the absolute worst of all the brands of earbuds!

[@Fly-SanDiego]

Nice acting during the live commercial!

[@scottieswave300]

Guys, these sponsors help the channel and help bring the 401 back to life. That, in my opinion, is something.

[@jwenting]

@@scottieswave300 irrelevant. They're a sham, and promoting them tarnishes the channel's reputation.

[@bikerjack92]

I love how this went from a "get it started" project to a complete restoration. Get that beauty up and flying again.

[@oldfarthacks]

Well while we are here we might just as well fix ..........

[@terrancestodolka4829]

They got >>So Lucky with the Belguim parts find... A match made in Heaven..

[@buckmurdock2500]

@@terrancestodolka4829 too bad the horizontal stab was not usable.

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

Gotta love scope creep

[@terrancestodolka4829]

@@buckmurdock2500 Well yes so not perfect... Seems with some things you don't discover all the bugs till you get it fully apart... They took it in stride, and " Change of Plans! " can happen... Like the 401 1/2...

[@Discordmemez]

frankenstein tail(use parts from old one)

[@jlorenz55]

Jason, What happened to the dry ice blaster-cleaner that you got and said it was so fantastic and saved time?? To use clean the stab

[@TheMadWookiee]

I’m not a amp or a pilot bit I look forward to every video

[@rebuildrescue]

We’re glad you’re here with us 👍🏼

[@distinct3d393]

yo

[@thomazstefani]

Is it allowed by the FAA to disable the aircraft's de-icing system? won't you have certification problems after this change? I think that with the removal of the bag from the leading edge of the rear horizontal stabilizer, the de-icing system becomes inoperative

[@Sam-ou8uv]

New boots are going on

[@buckmurdock2500]

Not sure what certification you are referring to. The airplane has already been certificated. The only requirement now is that it pass an annual inspection.

[@thomazstefani]

@@eagle2019 tks so much

[@thomazstefani]

@@buckmurdock2500 I was unaware that the de-icing system was optional on the 401, so I asked if the certification would be validated. it was already answered that this system was optional, everything clarified

[@mattamos193]

Flying back from the Canaries as fast as I can at mach .79 so I can just chill with a whisky and watch you guys work on the 401.5 🤣 as always amazing attention to detail, no shortcuts from any of you. Keep smashing it guys!

[@thereefaholic]

Congrats on the first piece back on. But why? Harder to transport and now you have that rubber trip to deal with when painting. Sorry. Love watching and you all are doing great work, but that is a hard no on mounting that wing until the wing and the body are painted and polished.

[@buckmurdock2500]

new concept: The plan is for the plane to be transported through the air to the paint shop and painted all at once. And that's a fuselage, not a body.

[@buckmurdock2500]

BTW, it appears 'pinch welt' was installed on the inboard end of the stabilizer which is the incorrect part. The gap between stab and fuselage has to be completely sealed up.

[@ianleroux2567]

I want to thank Joe as he is just always ready to work and never complains. What an asset to your platform. Well done I just love this guys work ethics.

[@rebuildrescue]

Couldn't agree more!

[@static_actual]

@@notfiveo I'd believe it for a Cessna 401 specifically, but there's not a chance nobody's done this level of restoration before. Warbird restorations can be INSANE.

[@fsctrucking]

There is no failure. Just more assured success. You only added 365 days to a goal. That's not really alot of time. Either way, it's great to see it going back together and looking like an aircraft again!

[@Shadyzeku]

As a previous Cabin Crew in Norway, and a huge aviation fan, i really enjoy your videos through thick and thin and the fact that you keep on going! :D I've been following your progress since the first episode of the 401 project, and just want to say. Keep going strong and i hope to see you fly in it one day! :)

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for watching the channel. It’s been a journey….

[@RealRickCox]

I really like the new direction on this project. When tackling corrosion, you really don't want to wing it. And I hope the dad jokes elevate your mood just a tad. :D

[@rebuildrescue]

🤣😂👍🏼

[@Digital-Dan]

No, but the dad yokes do.

[@johnnunn8688]

Mate, you’ve been told so many times before, clean, inspect, make decisions, then start work. How much time and money has been wasted, since this project started? 🤦‍♂️

[@chuckerickson6721]

Yikes bare hands with MEK health warning cancer

[@jerryb1234]

I should've known you'd have to paint the plane some stupid military colors, we can't have people NOT knowing about your little stint in the military, ya just gotta remind them every-way ya possibly can huh?,🙄, I'd prefer not telling everyone that my IQ was below average myself,🤭, this channel seems to be more about promoting other channels than about rebuilding or rescuing anything, SMH..

[@bobdavey1195]

and promoting products, remember the ice blaster?

[@kachow43]

That’s primer, it goes under the paint. The reason it’s green is it helps with corrosion. A lot of airplanes use the green primer. He wants to paint it the colors of rebuild rescue, not military. He does do a lot of promotions to pay for this huge project. And he supports other channels that are coming in and helping. I don’t understand why your being so rude without doing any research. Also do you not care about the military or veterans? That’s disrespectful. Let’s try to keep it respectful in the comment section.

[@johnnunn8688]

21:00, I cannot believe that you have stripped the paint, before you clean and inspect the inside of the horizontal stab; have you learned nothing? 🤦‍♂️

[@phlodel]

I get a headache just seeing that can of MEK on the screen.

[@LogiForce86]

"Killer Airplane" ... she isn't called Christine by chance? 😅

[@Lavadog11]

Please please please use PPE when you use the Alodine. Its some seriously nast stuff. On the SDS sheet under section 4, First Aid, every catatgory involves going to the ER. Its not reading like if symptoms presits then go to the doctor it reads like do X then go the the doctor.

[@MaddogJones]

Hey, what happened to your fancy dancy dry ice blaster thingy, I thought that was the whole reason for getting it, to clean all those hard to get to places?

[@bobdavey1195]

It was a promotional trial of the product.

[@covid-192]

Dude needs to figure out how to pace a video faster than a snail. Honestly this video should’ve been 15 minutes top. I’m excited to see this plane get back in the air, but after three to four episodes that only four used on the plane not getting painted and a few episodes on getting the plane’s engines to run and a half hour episode to have it be placing a part on. Not evening bolting it down and running wire cables to the stabilizer. This is starting to drag on and become uninteresting to watch.

[@buckmurdock2500]

the purpose of this video was to give the appearance the plane is being reassembled. From the comments, most viewers were fooled into believing this so the video served it's purpose.

[@covid-192]

@@buckmurdock2500 Yeah you’re right, and I’m hoping more people start to realize how little is actually getting done in these videos.

[@andywoolford3996]

I agree. Too many distractions. Too much waffle, not enough progress and, guess what, this guy has started running the entire series on Facebook as if it's new, and getting the FB audience to pay into his gofundme for work that was completed over a year ago. 🥴

[@covid-192]

@@andywoolford3996 OOF I didn’t even know that. I’m hoping more people start actually calling the slowness out, and the dragging on of episodes. While yes they couldn’t get the plane painted they could’ve started to rebuild the plane before. There’s way more to this than just slapping a tail and some wings on. The “incredible” level of detail is just an expected level when dealing with aircraft.

[@terrencemarjoram9872]

Just a question, Im no expert are you even allowed to work on the plane without some sort of expert?

[@owensparks5013]

There are several on the team.

[@will78]

Glad I can fast forward pass all these commercials this plane will take 3 years at this pace 😮😮

[@saanimohammed5216]

Please after finishing all the work let me be the first person to sit in the plane please

[@ironwolfgamingyt]

$79.99 for Raycon when you can go Anker Headphones for around $35 and they sound way better.

[@hafiyashilari9238]

Can you guys put video twice a week

[@joeretired4552]

Name. Did I hear you call the 401 “The Phoenix “. !!.

[@fillywinks]

I don't know about alodining without the use of gloves and a mask. isn't this stuff super cancerous?

[@jeffroberts61381015]

Please use your ppe if your going to work with alodine! It looks harmless, however hexavalent chromium will cause you lots of health problems later in life. I love this channel..I just dont want to see anything bad happen to you.

[@roundrock63]

Anyone know about planes can confirm they have a chance of rebuilding this plane? It seems way more complicated and I’m not seeing a real plan.

[@buckmurdock2500]

With the avionics install, paint, interior and repairs still needed, there's ~10,000+ man hrs of work here. For 2 people working 40 hr weeks, that's about 2.5 yrs. That means OSH 2024 is out and unless there is a Herculean effort, it won't see OSH 2025 either.

[@bobdavey1195]

@@lesterawilson3 with you on this, surely there should be updates on all the other components including all the instruments etc. All we ever see is the inside of this particular hanger. Let's see the engines and chat to the person who is rebuilding them and the challenges he / she is facing

[@roundrock63]

@@lesterawilson3 I've been a project manager for 35 years, in the personal computer industry, and know nothing about planes, BUT......What I know about managing a project, I see none of that here.

[@roundrock63]

@@lesterawilson3 😂

[@roundrock63]

@@lesterawilson3 Critical path! Where's my critical path!

[@photolabguy]

I feel like these guys have taken over the whole hangar. It appears it would be difficult for others ro get things in and out of there?

[@olivierlohman]

hi all, Brussels is the capital of Belgium...the donorplane is from the Netherlands (Holland)not belgium

[@billmahan6123]

Hey just a F.Y.I. moment Some of the old car guys here will put a big rag down and place a chunk of dry ice on the rag and cove it up then put the dry ice on a dent in the sunlight and let it evaporate the pull the rag off and the dent is gone. If you have not tried it,you should give it a try😊

[@jiminauburn5073]

I don't understand how you can use the old parts, without being able to completely clean them inside and out. If they had birds inside, crapping and things, seems like that would be an issue. That you would have to completely clean those surfaces, inside. And it seems like that would be near impossible just doing it through all the little inspection panels you have.

[@johnnunn8688]

Did you inspect the interior of the horizontal stab, before you started stripping the paint?

[@gfresh353]

While its fun to watch the restoration there too much ancillary dialogue. The video could have been half as long. I found I was fast forwarding through much of it. Keep up the fine work. Love seeing the progress. Thank you.

[@roadcyclist1]

"Let's see what kind of landing they get here." Proceeds to cut out the landing. Talk about STUPID editing!!!

[@andrewformosa7844]

Ive been watching each 401 episode since EP1. You folks are a true inspiration. Your hard work, determination, positive attitude, cooperation and willingness to share your experience is truly remarkable. What is more impressive is the astounding way you draw together one-another's various skills and talents and rise to such a diverse list of challenges, solving countless problems with proficiency. Realizing how this is, in many ways your first kick-at the can (when it comes to rebuilding an airplane) it speaks to how intelligent and adaptable you all are. It makes me want to learn more, and has given me so much more appreciation for the complexity of an airplane, plus the skills and talents involved in this fascinating industry. Your work inspires interests i never would have imagined. I hope that we, your fans, can give you the boost to keep your flame burning. I wish you continued good fortune in your new chapter of this rebuild. Thank you, and WAY TO GO.

[@rebuildrescue]

Andrew, thank you so much for your kind words ! Your support is absolutely what keeps us all motivated. It's been a crazy journey but we will finish it together !

[@jbeard82]

Another video of the plane not painted.

[@rebuildrescue]

That’ll be a long while as we’re waiting until it’s assembled.

[@Snipeskewl101]

Question.. can you fly the 401 to get paint with no tail numbers on it?

[@buckmurdock2500]

no

[@rebuildrescue]

We’ll need to add some tail numbers to her to be airworthy.

[@skyblazer9137]

Pretty Soon ( FLIGHT OF THE PHEONIX ). Jimmy Stewart is looking down on you....🤠😎

[@skyblazer9137]

@@lesterawilson3 LOL yes they did. 🤠😎

[@travismarshall7936]

love it love seeing the parts go back on. Ceep up the good work guys

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you Travis !

[@markedis5902]

Better to do it right than to rush it for a deadline. You guys are doing so well, it looks like Joe virtually lives in the hanger.

[@rebuildrescue]

We are working very hard ! Thank you for supporting the 401 making this dream come true

[@GlennLaycock]

Inspections before paint or assembly - is it a "good idea" to get like the FAA advisor in to give a thumbs up that they concur to go ahead to assemble and paint. Just to avoid the - oh we needed to see that.

[@buckmurdock2500]

The FAA doesn't have any "advisors" on staff.

[@blockmania3584]

"very important" proceeds to throw it in the bin

[@carloscollomps1552]

-"This is gonna make a killer airplane 💀".... -"EEeeee... maybe NOT a killer airplane LOL!"

[@fredfred2363]

When sanding over filler to match/flush to the other surface, the best way is using a firm rubber backing block. If your block is too soft, you'll get ripples. Use water to check the reflections... 👍🏻😀🇬🇧

[@jasonlopez183]

scruba dubb dubb, 401 and a half in the tub!!

[@TheGnomestead]

Grass? Those tires say Alaskan! Not Kentuky Blue! 😂 Joe looks more like a gnome then an elf 😊 I would know

[@michaelzaug8750]

The not so sexy part of airplane restoration. You will enjoy the champagne 🍾 at the end!!

[@trentfreeman2373]

Don't forget son and fun. The Elvis king of planes. Jimmy's world

[@Mystic-l3r]

Alot of digging with sanders.

[@tedferkin]

Must say, always slightly hesitant with these sponsorships to youtube content makers, but I have to say I bought a pair of E55s a few years back, still going strong, really rate them. Even though nothing wrong with them, must admit wouldn't mind updating to the new ones with the added features...

[@richerrick45]

I used to work for Boeing and my office was in the end of one of the manufacturing buildings. What I remember is the Alodine area they used extreme ventilation. I'm a little concerned you do not have enough ventilation. Am I out of wack. I've been accused of not having much wack left. Cheers guys looks like great work.

[@davidmotter5140]

I beleive that the toxicty of these paints has been toned down so maybe not as bad as the old days

[@jimjenkins3313]

Must feel good to get that first major part back on. Congratulations to all who contributed!

[@jaycotty]

I’m presuming that trim that you put on the tail is coming off b4 is painted right?😅

[@buckmurdock2500]

lol

[@ИванКозьяков-ф9т]

Gyus, don't stop, make it perfect. We aren't bored, pls more videos with details! ❤

[@matt_stl]

Bush tires look like racing slicks or dragster tires, they should say Hoosier on them LOL

[@raulgrangeiro]

Guys, where’s that machine that used dry ice to clean things?

[@andreporter4259]

Please can y’all paint the the are around the trim on the tail do it like y’all do the door frame please 🙏🏾

[@trev6783]

Best strippers on the internet.

[@Mr_Dubz]

Yo how come I’ve never seen you flying planes and ur always passenger? Or ur a copilot. LETS SEE YOU FLY DUDE!!!!

[@buckmurdock2500]

Yo, Dude doesn't have a pilot certificate

[@vapid_b]

Me: Skips the in video ads not caring due to inflation .

[@BrookNeese]

I think your ads are a bit, nope, way too long...

[@andremartel828]

What ever happened to the wings in Florida?

[@saltyreesescup3104]

Some Dummie Cut The Engine Supports Off With A Sawsall...😶🧂

[@valiusxx3]

„Yea, very important“ - throws it to trash bin :DDD

[@lifefromscratch2818]

Not your first time landing on grass, just your first time intentionally on grass.

[@timgotshaw7200]

😂lol

[@rebuildrescue]

Cracking up laughing right now ! You’re 110% correct 🤦🏻🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@steve-real]

so they are putting it back together to fly it to a paint shop? anyone know the skinny on that?

[@robertwilliamassaad1968]

Yaaahhh... back on track.🤙🏼 Greetings from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰

[@rodobrien3488]

YOU CANT TELL ME YOUR NOT RELATED TO THE OLD GUY WITH THE BAD TEETH

[@partians]

Still not painted, no surprise there.

[@platinumNL]

if you watched the previous video....... but nooooo simple tool

[@bernardwoesten]

General question does anybody know if they have to run either hydraulic or mechanical systems to the tail/rudder to make the surfaces actuate?

[@bernardwoesten]

Thanks

[@bernardwoesten]

@@eagle2019 Thanks

[@gotchagoing4905]

You shouldn't put down other shops work. State what you found wrong and what you will do to correct what you found and move on. You're better than that.

[@mrmungster9515]

You do realize that the last 20%of the job takes 80% of the time just keep plugging along

[@johnnunn8688]

Did I just see a box cutter used to stab through the boot, then run along the leading edge to cut the boot in half? Huge no-no!

[@rebuildrescue]

We sectioned them by cutting through the first layer but not down through the second layer so the metal isn’t scratched beneath. It makes it much more manageable to remove.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@rebuildrescue, hmmmm, accurate knife work then.

[@CSTA2024]

Did you know that on the bottom part of the vice-grips, where you turn the knob for a better grip, there should be a slot where you can place an Allen-Key I believe and turn the tightness even tighter and there is NO-Ricks of it coming apart, until you loosen the turn to free up the grip...

[@danf6975]

Next, I've got a Peterbilt 579 with 800k on it but could use some help😁

[@WildWabbit3122]

Why weren't the tips on the horizontal stabilizer stripped? Looks like white paint still on them and along the end of the horizontal stabilizer. I guess they can be stripped at any point prior to paint.

[@rebuildrescue]

They’re fiberglass and will be sanded primed and painted when the airplane is painted.

[@johnbutler4542]

Why did you apply filler on un-treated/un-primered metal? You'll going to have more corrosion in the future.

[@rebuildrescue]

The instructions for the filler and the primer that goes over the filler say to not Alodine on the surface before applying. The Alodine is a bonding agent for the Zink chromate primer and helps with corrosion protection.

[@johnbutler4542]

If that's what your SRM or AMM states, then you're doing everything correct. Normally in the commercial industry, treatment and primer is prior to filler. Keep up the good work. I love the content.

[@SergioOlivero]

Guys, I'm really happy to see that stabilizer placed back on the 401. All your big efforts starts to have a payback. Congrats. Regards from Argentina

[@rebuildrescue]

It is a lot of hard work but will be so worth it in the end ! Thank you for being apart of the Rescue Crew Sergio

[@Dragonrc.]

I would love to know what this restoration cost, I would to do something like this! Need some PPE, those chemicals will kill you down the road.

[@christophergagliano2051]

If I had a dollar for every time I heard you say " all fixed up ready to go" I could probably actually afford to start flying again lol

[@lanceripplinger8352]

As the classic Galaxy Quest line goes "Never give up, never surrender!" 😁😁

[@andrewhale5072]

You guys are doing a great job restoring this 401. It is cool to see all that goes into rebuilding an airplane. Taking the extra time to do it right will pay off in the final product.👍👍

[@rebuildrescue]

We agree!

[@wwilliam50]

I missed the part about cleaning out all of the bird nests and poop. Did you give that chore to Joe??

[@johnnunn8688]

I think it’s unsafe, taking your awareness away, with noise cancelling ear buds 🤷‍♂️.

[@andyjohnson9714]

That allu could’ve corroded while in storage

[@ChannelJanis]

Don't rush, do it correct. Events can wait 9.8m/s² will not wait.

[@richardpierce7819]

In reality you should quit calling it "free" how much have you spent on fixing it.

[@patrickehaynes]

The new Regroup Rescue channel😅

[@rebuildrescue]

🤣😂👍🏼

[@Justin-hz8bh]

Joe is awesome! I know he's putting so much work into this thing. Maybe you paint HIS name on the outside! 😁😁

[@XStrikeSuper]

How are you going to remember how to put millions stuff back?

[@Discovery123.]

Is Joe doing ok?

[@jempee731]

Didn't you get those parts in the nederlands brussels is in belgium ,diffrent country. 🤔

[@RedFox-wn6mp]

What happened to the other Joe?

[@Acestrex]

I would paint all those small areas before putting anything on.

[@FloorItDuh]

Dude wear gloves when you alodine that stuff is highly toxic.

[@goingtoscotland]

Who added the pic of the 401 to the wikipedia entry for the 401 and 402 🤣

[@MidKnightSilver]

Love seeing it start to come back together! P. S. I would love to have the Austin to give to my father in-law.