Another good choice, Cricket (@bikequeen). It always seems like I am waiting for paint to arrive. My local hobby store has a fairly good selection of paint, but I usually need at least one color they don't have. Mixing my own colors works, at least up to the point you need more of it, and then you can never get it to match.

THanks @gblair and @fiveten :). George I order all mine online as I am in the middle of no where. I use Hobbylinc.com they are pretty reasonable and ship pretty quick about a week if I order the right day….with the holiday it was delayed

And Thanks Spiros 🙂

@bikequeen - looks great so far Cricket. I'm the same with paints. I try to go to the local Hobby Stores, one has Tamiya and Vallejo, the other has Citadel and Vallejo. They never have everything I need, so I typically default to Amazon. Sometimes stuff arrives same day.

That’s a great kit, Cricket @bikequeen, and you’re off to a good start. Have fun picking out all those studs and buckles.

I’m in a similar situation to you, Cricket @bikequeen, the nearest hobby shop to me is in Beijing, a couple of hours flying time away, so I’m completely reliant on the internet. Coupled to this our hobby is relatively unusual here in China, our Chinese friends, and my wife, can’t see the point of it. Oh well, it all makes life that bit more interesting.

@rory @fiveten @anthonyricco @gblair @chinesegeorge @johnb @brithebuilder @bikequeen

Thanks guys…..being the “wife” i have an understanding spouse….LOL. And as we build we must remind ourselves Modeling is FUN Modeling is FUN 🙂 Here’s yesterday’s update ….. nothing today i got nominated to return to firefighting and to kick it off we had a call out this morning and I’m worn out ;(

And I stole @chinesegeorge George’s rotor drilling technique yesterday as well 🙂

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I also go with having fun in our hobby.
Great progress, my friend @bikequeen! The drilled out disc looks waaaaay more realistic!