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Tony did well, although had to fill me in. A pair of Silvers, I believe. His builds are truly phenomenal.

.Exactly. He’s a few seconds from killing that crew who just survived a ditching. I actually like the guy diving overboard, but diving off at 25kts into the North Sea? Logic defied. Yeah, nitpicking for sure from a NON dio builder, but I’ve always felt that a dio should tell a story. Like this one that tells the story of a Skipper who’s been into the schnapps.

Awesome build, Jerry! It really looks the part!

Tried a light coat of Alclad, and found that I need more prep in a few spots. I think, after getting sanctioned by the War Department, I’m going to switch to Mission Models metallics as well. The lower fuselage is a color known as ADF Grey, or more commonly known as “Canadian Voodoo Grey”. Luckily I stashed away a bunch of it after Testors eliminated the color. Yes, I’m responsible for the Nationwide shortage a few years back.

It’s a great dio. But someone’s gonna have that Skipper’s grapes in a press when they gets back in port. I wondered about that diver’s upper body as well.

Tony’s Fokker Tony, as in TJTX

A display of really bad seamanship....

Brittania rules the waves.

It was a bit of a light showing this year. But as usual, the builds were truly top notch. Every year, Squadron rolls out the red carpet and gives its customers the Royal treatment. Dave Klaus, a recognized B-24 expert was there as well, giving talks on the various versions of Liberators. I was a bit busy this week without time to devote a full weekend to this, so I met TJTX Tony for a few pints over lunch, made a quick run through the show, and went home The craft IPA and ambers were good, so good in fact that we attend these shows just for an excuse to lift a few pints.

Triplets here. And 1 month overdue

like pregnancy. You're temporarily pregnant. LOL But I'm permanently a goof

OK, just saw this, and I busted out laughing like a fool. I can only imagine. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

I love that man's story. An inspiration for everyone, no matter if you're into aviation or not.

Probably width with me. Anyone who's seen me can testify! Look, it's a Five Futtah! I'm definitely girth challenged.

Yeah, it’s a five footer.

Finally!

Looking great,John!

I don’t know about that, as I lost a few kits several years back due to heat. One was an ultra rare P-47 Razorback. Yes, I was seriously pissed. But let me know if there are any issues and I’ll get ahold of them.

Oh boy. Crazy man with a telephoto lens taking pics of a Marine Base. Can you say "armed takedown", boys and girls?

P.11c = instant classic the moment is was built. There's something seriously gorgeous about that aircraft... And if the back half of the fuselage looks familiar, it's because the entire rear half of the P.11 was used on the IAR.80 and 81 Romanian fighters.

155s are good. They keep you alert. And Happy Birthday, ya goof!

Happy Birthday there Marine! Off to San Fran for the weekend for ya I expect? I know how much you LOVE San Francisco and all.