Boeing 100 UNBOXING! - Arrival at FoF - 10/23

OK, Gang, here’s a video of the recent arrival and unboxing of my original 1929 Boeing 100 Roy Rehm has been working on for 30 YEARS since it was damaged in Hurricane Andrew.
OMG, I didn’t realize how old I and these other old MFs (plus a kid) were and looked! But, please realize . . . that we’re ALL kids at heart!
Pour yourselves a drink, sit back, help us unload it, and, please, keep any "peanuts gallery" comments to yourself as to our techniques!
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[@skyd8726]

You have a wonderful group of people working with you Kermit!

[@jcwoodman5285]

Gorgeous!😍 I believe the Boeing museum has a model 100 on display...

[@jimcollier7869]

Nobody does an unboxing like Kermit. What a cool and rare machine that 100 is!

[@tedmoss]

A little bigger unboxing than I am used to, (8 foot wing span).

[@jflan8536]

Congratulations, Mr. Weeks! I know your glad to have it home, after 30 years!

[@math4U1234]

A beautiful plane from a bygone era. Fantastic! Can't wait for Kermi to take it up with a camera and give us all a ride. Salute o7!

[@goatflieg]

An amazing coincidence that driver Buddy Chapman, after this delivery, was going back out to pick up Dreadnought; an airplane with which I have a small but significant connection. "I'm actually feeling some lift!" made me laugh out loud... that must be one helluva wing. What a beautiful airplane; I've enjoyed following the restoration. Hope to see it at Sun & Fun. Also hope that you're finding time to fly between all the plates you have spinning. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

My gosh Roy did an amazing job on the beautiful Airplane......Thanks Kermit & crew 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@KimM-q7h]

I did some of the detail paint work on this plane. I also did the artwork on 3 of the other planes Roy Rehm is building. It was such an honor and privilege to work with Roy and see what it takes to build these stunning planes. Roy's work is something to be seen.

[@glencrandall7051]

The aviation version of "The History Guy". Thank you Kermit. Now that I am living in Florida I must visit FoF again soon.👍👍

[@Grossman2868]

"Hey Ken don't we have some roll around wing racks?" I was waiting for the reply. "Yes we do, but they're all full Kermit" So many projects....LOL

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Boy is that one gorgeous machine, she’s a keeper.

[@David-yo5ws]

🤐 LOL, yep, I read your comments Kermit, so now moving right along. I saw how much sweat was on the Chapman trucker's T shirt, so I guess it was pretty warm in that big container. What a great day to finally have one of your precious art works returned back into your care! Looking forward to the next video of the Boeing 100 getting it's wings put on. Thank you so much. Kiwi David 🇳🇿

[@mattharte7334]

Fantastic, I’ve been following this rebuild for a long while, glad you got it done and back to FOF.

[@wingnutsworkshop]

It is gorgeous! Congratulations! So refreshing to see it roll out of the trailer, compared to when we packed it into the container bak at WAM. I can't wait to see it again at SNF!

[@thurin84]

kermits always got the coolest 1:1 scale airplane kits!!!

[@jakejacobs7584]

That upper wing has been sitting so long, does it need a punch test? Absolutely a beautiful bird...

[@faustobaptista8555]

Really, Kermit perform an unboxing as a "Le etat d'art" An artist for sure.

[@flyingdutchman700]

30 years waiting?? God that`s surely love.

[@Whitpusmc]

I’m amazed that he’s still restoring more airplanes after all these years! I would love to understand how he keeps funding this. I wish Kermit would live forever and just keep restoring airplanes!

[@email4664]

Big oil money

[@chrisreynolds7164]

Not big anymore@@email4664

[@larrythompson8630]

@@email4664 Go to F of F when they reopen. I used to go a couple times a year. I felt like Kermit was a friend. If he was not involved with something. He was willing to talk about the planes, ones my FIL flew in WW II It was something I miss about not being in FL.

[@jimbo81553]

Thank you "Big Oil"

[@dbaider9467]

Looks like a pristine job done there. Immaculate and sharp and gorgeous.

[@jlwilliams]

0:56 Guys standing in the hangar doorway: “Oh, kack, here comes another one, where are we gonna put it?” 😂

[@darkredvan]

You definitely got a very beautiful airplane back home. She looks stunning. 👍

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

WHAT A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AEROPLANE !!--AND THAT BEAUTIFUL ENGINE !!--I COULD LOOK AT FOREVER ! --AND WHAT A WONDERFUL CREW,-THAT CERTAINLY "KNOW THEIR OATS"-

[@barrygrant2907]

What a beautiful aircraft! So glad it could be saved. Now to put the wind beneath its wings!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Kermit is the Jay Leno of aircraft.

[@1mmickk]

Dont worry Kermit Ive been restoring a kitchen table for 30 years

[@slowery43]

this isn't about you or a kitchen table

[@1mmickk]

@@slowery43 I hope you feel better for belittling a total strangers comment. But hey now we know why the wife left you the kids wont talk to you and why the grandkids will never love you.

[@ferociousfrankie]

Beautiful restoration, but 30 years is crazy. Sounds more like a patronage, but there's nothing wrong with that if that's how it worked out.

[@KlingbergWingMkII]

Two words, "Foam Pads!" Oh, good, I finally see them.

[@darindooley4509]

Kermit, I love how you suggest what you want, by asking a question. My lady does that. 😎

[@terryforbes4038]

I remember this ship in Miami.. Fantastic rebirth… Terry&ThePirates South Florida

[@roymanewell4958]

gday from oz,what a machine its looks like its movin when its stood still.fantastic resto, congrats.

[@Dumbrarere]

It would be nice to see her flying again. Glad to see her back at FOF where she belongs.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video Kermit. It was interesting. Beautiful aircraft Kermit. Very nice. Everyone did a great job in loading it. Got it all unloaded and in the building. Great. Hope to see it fly in the relatively near future. Wonderful aircraft. Thanks. Retired Air Force veteran.

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Thats the spirit of MADE IN USA ALWAYS POWERFUL

[@fw1421]

That is one beautiful restoration! I’d love to see it in person.

[@rolandalfonso6954]

This was great.! "We could just put it on the airplane..." FTW.

[@KyleCowden]

I had a spectacular collection of aircraft when I was a young man, one that rivaled Kermit's. Perfectly detailed to the tiniest wire scale models. 😂 Kermit is beyond belief, not only owning or curating these aircraft, but flying them too. I can't begin to imagine the number of endorsements in his log. Alas, I will continue to live vicariously through these videos.

[@michaeleaston547]

Too cool! Great videos. Thank you.

[@scottfw7169]

Pretty airplane in the two tone green. (the light color looks like a pale greenish grey to me at the moment)(brings to mind some Seaboard Air Line passenger train diesels in 1950s painted a light minty green hue which camera film usually interpreted as white) Plane fits in trailer in a manner not overly unlike how the ten pound housecat fits in a shoebox a bit off to my left.

[@TheZl9000]

My god what a beautiful machine.

[@angelicchandler8275]

That is one beautiful plane.

[@Dan-sd5bm]

WOW That is a beautiful plane

[@bfmcarparts]

I'm glad you showed some clips of your visit to Roy's shop those many moons ago. All those variations of the same aircraft. Youve got one home (Kewl!). If you want someone to crank on the handle...

[@hanspuelinckx5602]

Absolutely beautiful machine...

[@garypugh1153]

Wow ! That looks magnificent !!😊

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

For most of us working class guys we are used to fresh out of the box is hoping it's a good lunch. 😁👍 I'm happy you share . Even if I can't afford what you get it's nice to see you enjoy and at least we get to live through you. It's like watching travel shows of places in Europe I've been. I see other's eat and drink. I drool a bit but can't taste it.

[@ericbitzer5247]

It is gorgeous. Love the colors too!

[@nathanbond8165]

Never thought I'd be so enthralled with watching a video of them unboxing an aircraft but yet here I am and I agree with Kermit that's not a plane that is a piece of art, What a Beautiful biplane!

[@PAA2FLY]

That is a Beautiful Plane! I like the Color!

[@haroldmclean3755]

What a Beauty ! WOW 😍👍

[@jomaxfortyfive1817]

Beautiful bird!

[@KidYuma1880]

Congrats on this beautiful bird. I volunteered at POF Chino for several yrs non A&P but lent helping hand. I appreciate the history of your restoration team & POF. Hope see fly soon.

[@jimydoolittle3129]

Those guys at Fantasy of Flight are awesome 💪🤛 they did great job keeping the fantasy alive ✈️

[@andrewfraser4347]

What an awesome looking aircraft, they sound awesome too.

[@robertsalanon2909]

Toutes mes félicitations et tous mes encouragements ...C·est super de voir ça !!...

[@markgamble8377]

Very interesting.thanks for shareing.what a beautie

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Dang that's a beautiful plane!!

[@MrStoney61]

Just freaking FANTASTIC!

[@user-ej5rf4zi5l]

Would love to see Boeing 100 fly again.

[@larrythompson8630]

When I see the area I used to tour. That’s now the maintenance, storage. (As Kermit intended) I really want to get back to FL to see the new digs. I remember him talking about it.

[@bearbergmann2782]

What a beautiful Machine!

[@user-tj8wv7ri7d]

Thanks for the video Kermit, after the last couple days, I needed this so very much.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

What Boeing does not do crash work? No after sales service!! Colorscheme does nothing for me but a lovely old aeroplane. Will be nice to see it fly again. Oshkosh will be a lot of stops and deviations.

[@emmettbaker5024]

I had been wondering how this project was going, happy to finally get an update on it!

[@ClovesPastrana]

Fantastic !

[@rickm8003]

Stunning !

[@leehill9922]

The Wizard of Orlampa never ceases to amaze. FOF is on my bucket list, and I'll gladly pay for a back, or right side ride with the maestro. Kermit I know you were based in South FL for years, curious if you knew my uncle, Jim Hill, had a FBO at FLL in 70's - 80's. South Florida Aircraft. They specialized in Beagle 206's.

[@robertcornelius3514]

So so so cooool!

[@BoatingBiker]

That crew led by Kermit sure knows how to make an easy job look real hard. Nice aeroplane.

[@KermitWeeks444]

Moving a $$$$$ plane is never an easy job!

[@release19]

I remember before Andrew you flew one of these to Richards field. we all watched you depart and how great it climbed out going toward Tamiami

[@jerryh265]

Pure art ❤

[@solucky70]

Wow, what a beautiful plane!

[@weekendwarrior556]

Kermit does so much for aviation history. So glad has shared alot of this footage

[@HorsleyLandy88]

Ken was a bit of a worry on the forklift.

[@WildcatWarrior15]

Kermit, I would highly recommend you have 2 young guys for every 1 old timer in your shop. Just looking at it from an outsider's perspective, you've got about 5-10 more years out of your core team. What you're doing is so important, i'd hate to see the expertise retire.

[@Bullifreund]

I think the "Wasp" engine series was built by P&W; the equivalent of Wright would have been the "Whirlwind". Apart of that: What a gorgeous plane, absolute excellent work!

[@Grossman2868]

Man, I know what it's like to get a new RC airplane, I can't imagine how thrilled Kermit is when these show up at his doorstep!

[@MA-iv7ol]

This is the one I was waiting for, can't wait to see her fly!

[@Mtlmshr]

Perfection is sometimes worth waiting for

[@user-ii1tj3od9p]

Very cool plane, can't wait to see it flying.

[@jhaedtler]

Love it! Thanks so much!

[@miguelsuarez8010]

I remember hurricane Andrew vividly. I was in Miami by that time. 31 years ago. I can't believe how fast time runs.

[@tabcreedence6553]

What a beautiful airplane!

[@ditzydoo4378]

Every time I see that twisted pile of Aircraft Anxiety in a flash back, my tummy does a bit of a flip. o~0 Andrew was not kind that day.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

Wow! Looks brand new! (but then, I guess it sorta is, isn't it?)

[@SurlyX]

Great to see you posting content again Wizzard.

[@KermitWeeks444]

Never stopped!

[@edfrawley4356]

Love that priceless antiques are being hauled around in a non-descript ratty looking old trailer. Nothing to see here folks, move along. Looking forward to the video of this old bird back in the sky here she belongs.

[@simonolsen9995]

Gorgeous Boeing. A contender for the prettiest ever top 5 if ever there was. But, is that a Wirraway off to the side?

[@diversherwood9631]

That Boeing is beautiful! Can't wait to see it assembled and flying.

[@dancrawford174]

Very beautiful plane, it is a work of art, especially the details on the engine. Hope to see her fly soon!

[@harryberry474]

I agree with Kermit it's a piece of art (valuable art 30 years in the making!) ...Beautiful

[@lutomson3496]

Was here in reno saw the engine fail and excellent landing poor Trucker has to drive back here

[@heywoodplanes6651]

that's a beautiful airplane. looking forward to seeing it in the air where it belongs. I love the colors - very PNW

[@flyermarkbig465]

So freaking cool!! Congrats on the project getting to this point. Can't wait to see it assembled and ready for flight.

[@av8tore71]

Great video Mr. Weeks! Gorgeous aircraft

[@pollyskirt1]

Way cool Kermit ,made my day.😀

[@dyer2cycle]

Absolutely stunning! This aircraft looks like it is related to the P-12/F4B series....

[@LCMNUNES1962]

PARABÉNS PELA FILMAGEM, LINDO AVIÃO ANTIGO NOVINHO 👍👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏 🇧🇷

[@davelewandoski4292]

Beautiful aircraft, can't wait to see it together and the Kermit Cam of you flying it. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ual737ret]

Certainly a beautiful airplane and excellent restoration. But my question is why in the world did it take 30 years? I can see 10, but 30 years??

[@KermitWeeks444]

One skilled man working basically alone on restoring 8 at the same time, with many diversions and stalls, like Covid, mucking up the mix.