You Might Find This Interesting.

[HARO50]

I took these pictures this morning, about 1 1/2 miles from home. This guy has quite a collection of old planes and such.

Hawker Hurricane in front, Supermarine Spitfire behind.

 

The spitfire, and behind....

 

a Messerschmitt bf109. Also, note the tank in the background.

 

And this, I believe, is a de Havilland DH98 Mosquito in the making.

 

The gentleman who owns  these items is retired. He and his wife run a B&B in their home, and for a hobby, he builds full-size planes, tanks, and even a submarine (It's in hid pond!). He also has a Sopwith Camel and a Fokker Triplane (red, of course!) which were in the shade, so I'll try to get a picture later. He builds these items using discarded aluminum lawn furniture and above-ground swimming pools! And you thought YOU were good at recycling?

John

 

 

[Gene Howe]

His work is phenomenal. Especially considering his materials. 

Look forward to more pictures and info. 

[lew]

WOW!!!

[HandyDan]

Really like the recycling story.  Love his planes.

[Grandpadave52]

Holy cow John...this is so cool and fascinating on many levels.

I'd probably be banned from his place as a suspected stalker...I'd want to be there all the time.

More pictures , YES please! Some news group or documentary group needs to make this into a complete story.

Thanks for such a GREAT post.

[HARO50]

https://modelaacres.com/

Hope this works!

John

[schnewj]

Outstanding, thanks, John!

 

They don't have to be real flying restorations to be interesting. The attention to the detail looks excellent and this guy has done a beautiful job of replicating these machines.

[Gene Howe]

Man o man. If it wasn't 2300 miles away, I'd be booking a room right now. Maybe next summer. 

What a great place. Thanks for bringing it to us, John.

[HARO50]

31 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Man o man. If it wasn't 2300 miles away, I'd be booking a room right now. Maybe next summer. 

What a great place. Thanks for bringing it to us, John.

I may get to meet someone from TPW after all! Let me know when you're coming.

John

[Gene Howe]

1 hour ago, HARO50 said:

I may get to meet someone from TPW after all!

John

Yeah, the Grand Canyon is nice this time of the year. 

[HARO50]

11 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Yeah, the Grand Canyon is nice this time of the year. 

Always wanted to take the mule ride to the bottom. Can you still do that?

John

[Grandpadave52]

5 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

I'd be booking a room right now. Maybe next summer. 

Probably best Gene...that will give @HARO50 plenty of time to get the basement cleaned up so he has a place to stay while you're visiting plus get your room ready, a supply of your favorite cigars & "refreshments"

[Gene Howe]

3 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Always wanted to take the mule ride to the bottom. Can you still do that?

John

Shore thang, podnah. It's only a mile deep but ya gotta ride those beasts for at least ten. At least, your butt feels like it's ten.  

[Grandpadave52]

5 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Hope this works!

It did! Thanks John...haven't been able to go through it all yet, but this is a hidden nugget and destination point for anyone going to or living in Canada.

What a gifted and visionary couple.

[Gene Howe]

1 minute ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Probably best Gene...that will give @HARO50 plenty of time to get the basement cleaned up so he has a place to stay while you're visiting plus get your room ready, a supply of your favorite cigars & "refreshments"

I'm what you call an "easy keeper". Cheeep seegars and single malt and, I'm good.