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My youngest stepson and his wife just produced the first grandchild on SWMBO's side! Elizabeth Grace Miller- 18"- 6# 10oz. Carol is thrilled !

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I had hoped to get to San Marcos last year. However, it was not in the cards. This year, I will be at NATS. Who is hoping to be there? SWMBO and I will be towing the mobile hotel room and hope to make it a fun time. Get those MA polo shirts out, hoist a few beers, and get ready for someplace...

If anyone cares, "pledge" is still available on Amazon for the low, low price of $90 for a 27 ounce bottle. Hurry while supplies last.

I am working on what will be a Russian P-40 in temporary winter cammo. I'm thinking that I should paint it in the regular green and then just apply a "white" dusting, building up the layers until I get something I like. Any thoughts on the best way to do this??

What ONE model do you hope Santa leaves under the tree? I would like any Eduard Profi-pack. I have the new Magic Factory F4U kit and the Wilder-cat from Eduard....

What is the easiest or best method for "weathering"? I know that Japanese primer was bad and the paint not much better... should I use a metallic, then the blue stuff (Aitoki?) then actual paint? Should I salt or hair spray on the last 2 coats? This will be my first real effort at weathering. I...

If you are a fan of Arma Hobby, they are putting on their spring sale (Ends 5/7/23). They are running a buy three get one free sale and selling off remaining stock of discontinued items. If you are a 1/72 fan and appreciate some of the nicest models I have ever seen, check them out before the...

We have lost another great modeler: Jim Mesko. I met Jim years ago at Depot Train and Hobby in Cleveland and have kept in touch ever since. Author, Teacher, Great Modeler, and fraternity brother. I think my favorite model of Jim's was the Creature of the Black Legume that he took to the last...

Just holding the place until I get upstairs and decide what I will attempt. After mumble mumble years it is time to do something beside kibitz.

SWMBO and I are planning the trip to San Marcos for Nationals. We are figuring on 5-6 days to get there. We will be staying at local RV park. All of the details are tentative at this time, but I wanted to get this out in the www so that plans can be made. If you plan on traveling to San Marcos...

May God have Mercy on my Soul. We have just bought a travel trailer and a Nissan Armada to tow it. (Pictures to follow) I was hoping for a nice quiet retirement. Now, we are going to take "trips" to places she has never been (not I for that matter). We are going to have "adventures." I have...

The real feel is -26° with gusts above 50 MPH. It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Ladies and gentle peoples. I have not attempted a tank since 1973. However, I have decided to build one for a theme build at my local IPMS; "Do something different" I have an idea, but would like to know what the collective mind has to say about what is a good first build (US, German, Brit...

We have been on VACA the last 10 days and as always on the look out for a model shop. In Staunton VA we found a treasure trove of models. This little shop https://frontline-model-kits.square.site is a gem. It has been in business for 17 years and has an amazing inventory. Is it easy to get to...

Check out this from HyperScale... the F-16 is from the Ohio Guard... OOOOOOOOO! https://www.hyperscale.com/2022/reviews/kits/kineticc17previewbg_1.htm

I used the OLD Wings Palette site in Russia for years. That site is no longer available, however the new address is Wings Palette for anyone interested in pretty airplane profiles...

Greetings! I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July (stateside) I am looking for 1/72 decals for a B-25J (strafer). Non-US... I am doing a everybody builds the same kit build for my local IPMS club and would really like to have something a little different than the box decals. I know that...

So I had a thing done. A Heart Cath and installation of the 3rd wire on my pacemaker/defib. They said it would take maybe two hours and would be done under Versad. (Twilight Sleep) Five hours later, under full anesthetic, they wheel me out. There were a few complications. A few? I would feel...

Anybody, besides me, going to be at WrightCon? I am headed down Friday Morning and will be there 2 days. I plan to spend some time in the Museum... Love the Museum. Let's DO lunch!