Replica WW2 Planes Built From Recycled Materials - COOLEST THING I'VE EVER MADE EP 17

WW1 and WW2 History and aircraft are something Ian Baron truly loves. He also happens to be a talented builder and welder. So when he retired from being a millwright (someone who repairs equipment at a mill) he turned his attention to making incredible full size replica military vehicles. His incredible collection includes a 1916 Sopwith Camel (Snoopy's plane); a 1918 Fokker DR 1 (Red Baron's plane); a 1944 Spitfire MK IX; the Spitfire's rival, a 1944 Messerschmitt ME 109G in Adoph Galland's colors; a Sherman Tank; Willies Jeeps; a U-Boat in the pond; a Hawker Hurricane and the front end of a 1911 Pacific Type steam locomotive.

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Producer/Director: Guy Georgeson
Editor: Mark Westburg
Director of Photography: Andrew Sheppard
Associate Producer: Julia Bird
Music licensed from: Audio Network
Big thank you to the Bell Fund for additional funding of this season!

[CoolestThing]

Thanks for watching everyone! (we filmed this before pandemic) We actually have more episodes still left to edit so stay tuned (Subscribe and hit the little bell for notifications) for more! Cheers- Guy

[jonh]

It's people like this that make the world go round.

[wwMollison]

This guy is significantly cooler than I will ever be.

[tombloom]

"My dad's gone, and I miss him". If your dad or mum is still around, spend some time with them. Now.


Cool airplanes!

[vincentstella]

It's people like this gentleman that puts a smile on other people's faces. The full scale models are awesome, it's a great way to help promote history and it's all recycled material....who could complain about any of what he does.

[ancientmariner]

Brilliant!
Now next project has to be a dambuster Lancaster Bomber!

[calgarymosquitosociety]

Happy to say that the Calgary Mosquito Society has been supporting Ian and his work for several years. When in Alberta, Ian stopped in to see our Hurricane under restoration and to take a number of measurements and photos of the project to aid in building his replica.

[StormwatchNZ]

A retired friend of mine built a full scale Stuka and several props for the Omaka Airshow in Blenheim, New Zealand. The Stuka is still on display along with a full scale model Hawker Hurricane in the museum. The Stuka actually flew during a gale, because it was a replica no one actually thought about it’s aerodynamic shape and didn’t bother tethering it down. It was found the next day about half a kilometre away in a dried river bed

[nicksss]

Fantastic legacy to your dad and the fundamental skills he taught you to live this life. Great job!

[thelongestday]

Absolutely amazing! Such a talented, but also such a modest person. A great tribute to his father, as well. I am speechless.

[paulggggggggg]

the coolest thing is this mans attitude. I was impressed with his work but it was a joy to just hear him talk.

[johnhammond]

Yep, you've got to have a reason to get up in the morning. I'm spending my retirement building WW2 Aircraft in 1/32 scale. But this man is doing it in 1/1 scale!

[johnwilliamson]

I know that your Dad is smiling down on you as a proud father would.

I met Ian yesterday and had a chance to walk around and see his works. I love how this man's mind works.

[maxjasmine]

We need more kids to be involved in making things and learn a trade.This is perfect lawn art!

[uio]

Can't wait to see the 1:1 scale battleship or aircraft carrier he builds next.

[RCcunuk]

The irony is building a plane out of metal (the Mosquito), which in real life, was built out of plywood

[rekkof]

"You've got to have a reason to get up in the morning! "

[dporritt]

The man's a genius absolutely brilliant would love to see them.

His dad will be proud.

[tbwpiper]

I would've wanted this guy to make my playground when I was a kid.