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I was born and raised in Iowa.
I build 1/72 U.S. and Soviet Aircraft - post WW II.
I served in the US Air Force (1977 - 1981), stationed at F.E. Warren A.F.B., Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Returned to Iowa and joined the Iowa National Guard 1/194 Air Cav. (1981 - 1994).
The story begins 6 years ago.
I was asked to supply a group of Vietnam era helicopters to an Aviation museum for a 40th anniversary for the ending of the Vietnam War.
This was to be a two year commitment.
I compiled the following [...]
Thirty four years in the making of this kit.
I started it in 1985.
Put it away in 1986 when i started a new position at work.
Forgot about it until moving back from Florida in 1998.
I decided it was time to finish the kit.
Started working [...]
What happens when you have 27 in progress models and it seems like nothing is getting close to being completed? I was getting to involved in long term projects.
So a week before Christmas I said I need something simple and fast.
So out [...]
