Lockheed Vega - 2024 Progress Report

[@terrygrady7683]

Master woodworking. I hope I am still alive when all these projects are done.

[@MA-iv7ol]

No joke, that's the most beautiful woodworking I've seen. Just like the old Chris Craft boats, just amazing!

[@jdrc6280]

No human alive now will be alive when all Kermits projects are completed

[@jimradix6684]

We hope so too pal!

[@lewis730]

Hard to say what is more impressive, this Vega or the Boeing 100. Spectacular!

[@stevemadak6255]

That is so fricken cooool! That wood! So tight. TIGHT joints. That plane is gonna be so sweet. The grain in all of the different wood pieces is so nice. Im so impatient, I wanna see it fly.

[@barrysheridan9186]

The Vega looks very impressive already, good luck with the rest of the build.

[@tetreaulthank4068]

What incredible craftsmanship that this father and Son team are capable of, Kermit is so fortunate to have found them, so impressive to see the level of work they can put out !

[@darkredvan]

Thanks for the update on the Vega. Great to see the progress made on the fuselage. Perfect woodworking by the Kimballs, you could not have chosen anyone better for this project.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

My Favourite Aeroplane !!--just beautiful to look at,--just splendid "workman ship"--just "old-school"-brilliant !--I did my carpentary, apprenticeship,here in Sydney Aust,-back in the day,-& we used to use "casine-animal-glue"-heated-up,-on all joints,-& it was "old-school"-tough-stuff,-when those joints "set"-there was no-way,-your gonna "pull them "apart"--I wonder what sort of "glue"-they're using on the "Vega"-the original Lockheed stuff,must have been "pretty-good"--to last all these years !!

[@joefin5900]

In NYC, there is an aviation museum which very few know of or visit. Within that museum, there is a Vega, a beauty, along with other historic aircraft. The staff, all volunteers, are so friendly. I'll leave it to you to figure out where the museum is.

[@gcrauwels941]

Just incredible workmanship by the Kimballs.

[@chrisg9627]

Good grief, spectacular workmanship, no, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Amazing.

[@avstud09]

projects like this are what drove me to get my A&P cert at age 58...too damn late in life !.

[@KermitWeeks444]

It’s never too late.

[@yvonleroux-up1qb]

Q pop

[@bdon661]

That is an amazing project! Kudos to Kermit and the Kimballs for their high quality work and dedication to a truly unique and special project.

[@davelewandoski4292]

Incredible Craftsmanship, thanks for sharing Kermit!

[@twa2471]

I don't know how to get in touch with Kermit but I do have a couple pictures of Willie Posts Vega from sometime in 1935 with Willie @ Bristol Vt airport that my Grandmother took when he was doing a tour in this area. These were taken very shortly before he crashed ,, though I'm not exactly sure what month these photos are from, but defiantly from 1935 though. . My Grandmother was heart broken as she was a huge fan of Willie and was taking flying lessons at that airport. She later went on to become a WASP during WW11 due to his positive influence on her. If anyone from FOF happens to see's this post please respond as I'm sure Kermit would like a copy of them, even possibly for use in one of his displays. I'd be more than happy to share them with you folks from FOF and with Kermit if you'd like a copy of them. Actually I'd run into Kermit on several occasions during the 70's & 80's at several different US air shows over the years , my father was a part owner of the Pacific Prowler along with Dean Martin in the late 70's , early 80's and if I recall correctly it was sold in 83ish to someone from Texas ? Sadly , other than in photo's , I haven't seen the Prowler in person sense then and haven't been flying again sense my Pa died > 25 years ago. That is hard not being able to go flying after growing up a hanger rat sense the age of 8, which I'd spend every week end and many week days there till 1970 when I went into the service . I don't even think I've been up flying sense around 1986-7 ish and Boy Do I Miss It . I really miss flying and constantly going to the air shows , it was a blast being a part of the War Bird seine for awhile and I really miss being around classic aircraft and meeting so many interesting people as that was a huge part of my formative years growing up and a big part of my life in general ! I did make allowances though and sense I couldn't afford my own plane , I opted for hot rods instead and having 3 beauties now ,,, I didn't suffer to bad for it,,LOL! Any How FOF and Kermit , you see this comment, if you'd like a copy of those photos , I'd be more than glad to e-mail them to you if you'd like.

[@KermitWeeks444]

Hello. That’s awesome. Would love to see them. You can contact my video guy Phil(mer) at [e-mail]

[@ThomasRaffs]

Magnificent piece of art - wonderful restoration.

[@fepatton]

Amazing work! That fuselage is a LOT smaller than I thought it would be. Imagine that being an executive airplane. I recently read “Around the World in Eight Days”, and this totally changes my perspective of the plane! Can’t wait to see more progress.

[@doneB830]

Beautiful, well done.

[@theLeftHandedDog]

Ohmigod... ARE YOU KDDING ME!!!? Absolutely incredible! A work of art! You guys are ARTISTS! MASTER CRAFTSMEN! Wow.

[@AdmiralQuality]

Amazing! Great stuff guys!

[@jackharris4697]

Thank you so much for the update, this so intresting with how the Vega was made, truly a work of art !, hope there are more updates soon.

[@tomjohnson1770]

Marvelous work Kevin and Kallin! Thanks for the update.

[@dougscott8161]

WOW, this Total Restoration is almost like building a new airplane and using the hardware and metal fittings from the original!💯❤

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for another great video Kermit. It was interesting and informative and entertaining. These gentlemen working on this aircraft are amazing craftsman. They are doing a fantastic job on it. Such a beautiful aircraft. My heart felt compliments to the both of them. Excellent work. Thanks Kermit for the update. Appreciate this. Looking forward to the completion and see it flying. The retired Air Force veteran.

[@bigun447]

Had a little health scare today. After it was over I went outside and saw Angels. Blue and Gold Angels with Navy on their wings. The Blue Angels are putting on a show this weekend just north of here. They did their VIP flights using the small airport 1 mile south as a marker for some of their "Make the Passenger Barf" moves. Definitely more power than that Vega will have when finished.

[@jimg163]

Kermit I do not know how you keep track of it all? gorgeous aircraft, I need to visit the museum this year!!

[@RaoulStankovitch]

My Dad flew a bullet nose Vega for Wedell-Williams and the Vega 5 for Braniff. Hoping to see this fly. Fastest ship. Jimmy Wedell had designs for his version with retractable landing gear when he was killed. THAT would have been FAST!

[@haroldmclean3755]

Getting there, Getting there, Getting there , One Day at a time 👍

[@cosmodog4845]

An absolute work of art!

[@TheDobby11]

Such great skill on display. Looks amazing, a work of art.

[@DJBLUEPHOENIX]

Fascinating!!!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks for the update video Kermit..... Old F-4 II Shoe🇺🇸

[@chairrider2462]

Fascinating! Thank you!

[@axispowerdiesel]

What a beautiful project

[@dancahill8555]

I love it!

[@pfufoostuff7483]

Fantastic work.

[@sblack48]

Love the edge welds on the tank. Beautiful uniform ripples done by someone who obviously welds almost every day. It’s obvious how you laminate the diaphragms which are flat but how do you laminate the door??

[@troymolitor3968]

Lovely update. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@happyhome41]

Beautiful !

[@klesmer]

Beautiful work gentlemen, I love wood, Gods composite.

[@coltons4436]

Fantastic work gentlemen!!

[@gteefxr3094]

Thank you man.👍

[@thompsonjerry3412]

Rush, is not a word I would apply to your work.

[@jimcollier7869]

Viva Las Vega!

[@johanboes1]

I dream to visit your museum. Jo from Belgium!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

The work of the Kimballs is second to none. Absolutely magnificent! Full speed ahead, the Lancaster is eagerly awaiting it's turn. Many years ago at Oshkosh, Mr. Jameson was kind enough to let me climb into the Vega and got a tour. He stood outside and answered my questions.What a monumental project. So happy to see the progress being made. Will the wing need to be rebuilt as well or does it just need to be recovered? Keep pluggin' away!❤😊

[@KermitWeeks444]

They started with the wing a few years back. Check out the earlier Vega videos

[@jasonweiss2773]

Kermit looks like Burt Lancaster

[@johnblunt1834]

Good grief! Forget Trump's personal airliner. This thing is art with a passion. Stunningly beautiful, even down to the typewriter.

[@petergriggs7646]

Ok I see the wings now.

[@martensjd]

The Lockheed Vega seems so much more interesting than the Chevy Vega.

[@stevenk1833]

Made me laugh.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Look up Chevy Vega Woodie.

[@gregsbiplays9899]

Awsome

[@freedomson1]

Great video! What model is the Boeing?

[@KermitWeeks444]

100

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

to imitate Kermit Good Good Good. 👍🏻

[@petergriggs7646]

Where are the wings being made? I would like to come and see this when it’s all done. Outstanding.

[@KermitWeeks444]

The Kimball’s already did the wings. You can see them in the earlier Vega videos.

[@rolandalfonso6954]

Oh, my...

[@SimonWallwork]

You'd need a stout heart to take on that job!

[@flypawels]

👍

[@parrotraiser6541]

Anyone visiting the potty would exercise the pilot's trim arm, especially if the jump seat is occupied.

[@vrosi1963]

he would be the perfect person to evaluate your Mosquito for the wood issue maybe ?

[@billspence1799]

Can see why the Mosquito was built in two halves now.

[@dalecomer5951]

So that Vega has used up eight of its nine lives?

[@clydecessna737]

Kermit, can you give us an update on the 108 project? (Please)

[@KermitWeeks444]

Currently, the 108 project is on hold.

[@electricaviationchannelvid7863]

What type of glue do they use? T88,West Sys...epoxy or the older acid-powder based?

[@ronaldjennings8057]

👍👍👍👍✌️👌🙏

[@marttimattila9561]

Gosh I know the pain multiple projects 71 y. of age not a mens ammount of money: But I keep soldier on.

[@andyburk4825]

Some plywood form Home Depot and a clorox jug for the oil tank I could build my own Vega rep.

[@filepz629]

❤️‍🔥

[@leeroyholloway4277]

A career...

[@bensmith7536]

Kermit, have to say, these works updates whilst valuable, dont show much. A group of guys and some material theyre going to work on? Fly some of your aircraft. Show us the result of their work,

[@9997-g4g]

Don't ever cut your hair Kermit. A tail is always perfect.

[@1mmickk]

Looks more like a boat than a plane.

[@davidperry970]

I could never put fuel or oil in that plane.

[@yearmonth3980]

ap ki samajh to nhi aaee mger shoke to bht ha aesy aeroplane ✈ ✈ bnana ore asmano ka nazara krna from Pakistan 🇵🇰