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Success! I was able to buy a new interface cable for the camera today. It only cost me $12.00. And, as you can see, I spared no expense on a new work bench. Nothing but the best for the new man cave. Now, I just have to dig through that plastic tub to find the vintage paint - hope it's still...

'99 Taurus - Redux Your post reminds me that I've got a 2000 Taurus out in the garage that needs some body work and a paint job. Thank God I don't need any decals.

Bench? :hmmm What Bench? I'm using a cardboard box that I've placed in front of the couch in my new man cave. Nonetheless, there is something on it. There's nine fuel barrels, six ammo crates, and few cans of .30 and .50 cal. belts. They're all 1/35 aftermarket and awaiting a coat of paint...

It's true what they say, nothing worth doing comes easy. Just when I was getting back into the swing of things, I experienced some technical difficulties. It took me a while to round up the various bits and pieces I had amassed for this project. I couldn't have packed them all up in one box...

I wish the guys who used to work for me were as accepting of constructive criticism as you are. :notworthy: You're Grant is coming along great. Casting and scratch building is way above my pay grade. Nice to see a craftsman at work. It must be very fulfilling. The only other Grant I've ever...

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The Midway Village Museum in Rockford, Illinois, is hosting its annual WWII Days this weekend. Rockford is about 90 miles northwest of Chicago or, if you prefer, 90 miles southwest of Milwaukee. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 26, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Sept...

Very impressive. I've always had a soft spot for the Panther G. But, what really caught my eye was the "test tank." Everybody has one, or two, or three ... but you never see pics of them. I think it would be interesting to start a thread where everybody could show their "test tanks." They are...

Logistics, The Figures Updated August 31st, 2015 If the pics of all those figures attached to posts on your work bench were in black and white, I'd swear it was a scene from a 50's sci-fi flick or Rod Serling's "Night Gallery." I can see them coming to life in the middle of the night, sliding...

Things that go bump in the night are rarely good things. Shortly after I married my second wife, I was awakened by a thunderous crash that came from her closet. Of course, I was the one who had to get up and check it out. I slid open the folding doors to reveal one of the most horrific sights I...

I've been unemployed since I resigned from a career in management on 6/13/2014. At the time, my father, who was living by himself at home, began to suffer from dementia. My mother was already in a nursing home, also a victim of dementia. So, at 56, I relocated and moved back "home." I cared for...

Just like the real McCoy, Here's a couple of reference pics I took a few years ago while visiting The 1st Division Museum at Cantigny. The museum is just outside Chicago and traces the history of "The Big Red One" from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. They have tanks and armoured vehicles...

Great job, Jeeves I've never been able to build a decent aircraft or I'd build this one. My uncle served as a navigator in the Royal Air Force during WWII, flying in a Lancaster and a Halifax. He was from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Two of his planes were forced to crash land upon return due to...

I honored my father by building this diorama featuring an M18 Hellcat tank destroyer. He drove one across Belgium and into Germany after his unit was attached to Patton. He still recalls its amazing speed compared to other armoured vehicles and the sheer power of the 50 cal. machine gun. He says...

You're not alone, Paul I quit my job over a year ago to care for my aging parents. They're both suffering from dementia. Caring for your loved ones is not a choice, it's a responsibility. There may be difficult days ahead, but you will find the power to persevere. Keep your head up.

Dragon's Initial Production Tiger I Yes, I intend on setting it on a base, but I haven't been able to fashion one that I like, yet. The groundwork needs to reflect a muddy, torn up field.

I'd always wanted to try my hand at a whitewash, so I used Dragon's Initial Production Tiger I SPzAbt 502 Leningrad 1943 (6252) for my experiment. It's a great 3 in 1 kit, which includes a nice sprue of photo-etch parts and a metal barrel. It was a bit pricey, but worth every penny. This is the...

Yep, that's me, without my bifocals.