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Post by thebigcrabcake on Oct 10, 2024 20:30:40 GMT
This Tinplate MÄRKLIN Junkers JU-52 was produced by the MÄRKLIN toy train company.
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Post by josef on Oct 10, 2024 21:33:13 GMT
Excellent choice. Though you know B17s are my favorite.
Little story on the Junker JU-52. In early 89 when we flew into the non operational WW2 Binbrook airfield in Lincolnshire, England to start filming the take offs and landing scenes for Memphis Belle. On the ground already were 109s and 190s, and yes, a Junker JU-52 which ended up on the cutting floor.
We all commented how much louder and shakier it sounded as it took off and flew overhead for sky shots.
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Post by healey36 on Oct 10, 2024 22:29:26 GMT
Had the opportunity to take a short flight in a Ford Tri-Motor a couple decades back, an airplane whose configuration is similar to that of the Ju-52. Think that specific airplane left the Ford plant in the late-1920s. I recall it being loud and slow.
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Post by Adam on Oct 10, 2024 23:04:56 GMT
That intro had me in the floor! Very fun!
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Post by josef on Oct 10, 2024 23:06:26 GMT
That intro had me in the floor! Very fun! I agree. The wife made me repeat it.
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Post by josef on Oct 12, 2024 12:03:17 GMT
Had the opportunity to take a short flight in a Ford Tri-Motor a couple decades back, an airplane whose configuration is similar to that of the Ju-52. Think that specific airplane left the Ford plant in the late-1920s. I recall it being loud and slow. I have a model of that in Diecast that I was going to use over the layout, but my era of interest changed, so in storage. Neat plane saw one at Air Show in Osh-Kosh.
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 12, 2024 14:05:07 GMT
Great video, Emile, fun and entertaining. The aeroplane is super cool.
Wish Little Buddy a Happy Birthday from me and give her a special birthday treat. 🎂🎁🍖🦴
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Post by healey36 on Oct 12, 2024 14:47:26 GMT
Had the opportunity to take a short flight in a Ford Tri-Motor a couple decades back, an airplane whose configuration is similar to that of the Ju-52. Think that specific airplane left the Ford plant in the late-1920s. I recall it being loud and slow. I have a model of that in Diecast that I was going to use over the layout, but my era of interest changed, so in storage. Neat plane saw one at Air Show in Osh-Kosh. For me, it was one of those "worm-hole" experiences. I was driving home from PA one Saturday afternoon and as I passed our local municipal airport, I saw a sign out on the road that said flights were being offered on the oldest airliner in the U. S. still flying, $25. I had no idea what to expect, but I presumed it would be an early version of the DC-3 or something similar. When I rounded the corner to see the Ford parked there, I was pretty surprised. Me and another guy were the only two folks who turned up for the last flight of the day. The interior was pretty austere, but well maintained. We sat in the first couple wooden seats, right up behind the pilots' position. There was nothing but a curtain between us and them, and they kept that pushed back so we could see them. Those big Wright 9-cylinder radial engines were deafening...couldn't imagine flying that thing from NYC to Chicago. The thing that struck me was how massive the main wing is; just freakin' huge, the underside covered in what looked like corrugated barn siding, lol. The pilot said the airplane is incredible stable, likely an attribute of the amount of wing surface and the engine configuration. I don't think there's much on the bucket-list aviation-wise that can top the 30-minute flight in the Tri-Motor...just terrific. I had often wondered what happened to the airplane. There's an online database out there of surviving aircraft, but I couldn't find it on there. I had read that there had been a number of losses over the intervening years. Then about seven or eight years ago, I was up in Albany NY visiting my son. We were driving over to Schenectady to see what remained of the old Alco plant and when we passed the airport, there was "my" Tri-Motor parked on the tarmac near some hangers. It lives, but I'm doubting you can still get a 30-minute flight for $25.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Oct 12, 2024 17:35:25 GMT
I had often wondered what happened to the airplane. There's an online database out there of surviving aircraft, but I couldn't find it on there. I had read that there had been a number of losses over the intervening years. From the web: "Production started in 1925 and ended in 1933, resulting in a total of 199 Trimotors manufactured. There are currently 18 Ford Trimotors left, with 8 being airworthy, 5 on static display, and 5 undergoing restoration."
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Post by curtis on Oct 12, 2024 19:43:46 GMT
Gave you a like on YouTube because there was no LOVE Button. LOL
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Post by josef on Oct 13, 2024 11:36:54 GMT
I have a model of that in Diecast that I was going to use over the layout, but my era of interest changed, so in storage. Neat plane saw one at Air Show in Osh-Kosh. For me, it was one of those "worm-hole" experiences. I was driving home from PA one Saturday afternoon and as I passed our local municipal airport, I saw a sign out on the road that said flights were being offered on the oldest airliner in the U. S. still flying, $25. I had no idea what to expect, but I presumed it would be an early version of the DC-3 or something similar. When I rounded the corner to see the Ford parked there, I was pretty surprised. Me and another guy were the only two folks who turned up for the last flight of the day. The interior was pretty austere, but well maintained. We sat in the first couple wooden seats, right up behind the pilots' position. There was nothing but a curtain between us and them, and they kept that pushed back so we could see them. Those big Wright 9-cylinder radial engines were deafening...couldn't imagine flying that thing from NYC to Chicago. The thing that struck me was how massive the main wing is; just freakin' huge, the underside covered in what looked like corrugated barn siding, lol. The pilot said the airplane is incredible stable, likely an attribute of the amount of wing surface and the engine configuration. I don't think there's much on the bucket-list aviation-wise that can top the 30-minute flight in the Tri-Motor...just terrific. I had often wondered what happened to the airplane. There's an online database out there of surviving aircraft, but I couldn't find it on there. I had read that there had been a number of losses over the intervening years. Then about seven or eight years ago, I was up in Albany NY visiting my son. We were driving over to Schenectady to see what remained of the old Alco plant and when we passed the airport, there was "my" Tri-Motor parked on the tarmac near some hangers. It lives, but I'm doubting you can still get a 30-minute flight for $25. 25.00 for 1/2hr is a good price. I know they used more then 50.00 worth of fuel and anding fees. Toward the end we were charging 550.00 for a 1 hour flight.
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