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All My 2018 Builds

To deal with a tendency to take so long on projects that their inspiration date expiration dates, I set a goal to complete 12 projects in 2018. Even though a couple were in progress at the beginning of the year, it took some careful [...]

My 2018

Only 2 completions for the year, Monogram TBD Devastator and my recently completed Academy F-4B. Of course most of the year was dominated by the damnable RFM Panther G. I guess I will try again on that thing late this year...

2019 – I hope it will be a happy new year for all modelers, my models completed in 2018.

All 1/72 aircraft, the Year of the Cat GB - Academy / Red Roo PB2B Catalina, Hobby Boss HAS3 Lynx, Sword EE F1 Lightning, Italeri Mil Mi 24D, Italeri S70B2 Sea Hawk, Italeri BAe Hawk 127, -- RAF 100 GB - Airfix BAC Jet Provost T4, Revell / [...]

'Play magic fingers, Happy New year to all !!'

Just a random shot that I had taken around the holidays on board Nimitz,'76/'77, in Naples harbor. I want to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year ! Love this site, it's like therapy for me.

2018: Review of Accomplishments

It started it out as a plan that was quite ambitious for as I am not a quick builder. Juggling different projects along with life itself cuts into my building time. But to complete 8 projects new and long term was a good year. With the [...]

2018…I actually finished something this year!!!

I always looks at everyone's year in review compendiums with awe at both the quality and quantity. This is the first year I have ever finished more than one build. I counted it up and I was amazed that I actually finished 7. Its a [...]

Year in Review

I was looking back at the past year’s work, and see I ‘lost’ three months at the beginning of the year on my HMB Endeavour project, but was glad I did it. The middle part of the year was dominated by biplane projects, and in the [...]

On This Day…November 27th.

Seventy five years ago today, the exhausted crew of the legendary USS Lexington take a (very well earned) rest. The Lady Lex earned eleven battlestars and a Presidential citation; the men earned a legacy. A Martin PM 4 Mercator [...]

Amazing Modeling Shop in Japan - Yodobashi

If you pass by Tokyo (Akihabara) or Osaka (Namba) do not miss the most amazing shop for hobby and modeling lovers; Yodobashi Camera! This place is HUGE! HUGE! HUGE! They have all types of tools, models (mainly Japanese brands), colors, [...]

iModelers at the USAF Museum

Hi All, Spent some time at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio and wanted to share just a few of the many aircraft and artifacts on display. I also had the pleasure of meeting up with and exploring the museum with fellow iModeler Mr. Tom [...]