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  1. Clunkmeister
    Felt good enough today to go out and shoot a few wild hogs. They’re literally tearing up the land and it’s getting tiring
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    I’m here now. I had a case of what they call Long Covid. I kicked it and it came back. Lungs. No hospital, but the cold weather dropped me. Plus, for some reason, until I just tried, I was unable to log on at my house. It’s apparently repaired, was a problem with my local ISP. Blessings, y’all. We’re good and I’m actually even back at the bench. E
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    No issues reviving it. I’ve been slowly gathering info on it as I go, and yes, it’s some strange engineering. I’m semi familiar with ultralights, but just in passing. The Super U is certainly no ultralight, it’s a 1340 cubic inch radial engined monster that was an absolute home run for Tony Fokker in the 20s. I’ve since seen more pics, and the copilot seat is a stow away jump seat. In Canadian Service, it was usually occupied by a mechanic who rode along on trips, and was an all around go-fer for the pilot. He could fly the plane, or at least hold the controls while the pilot ate, smoked, or took a sip of whiskey from his flask, he’d crank the engine starter, help wrap the engine, change plugs and mags, etc. he could and did also act as a loadmaster, so a jump seat was more than adequate.
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    John I really like the ADC bird myself, but of course YMMV.
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    I have to hand it to you, John. I have this model sitting on the SOD. I spent a TON of time on it, all kinds of AM, and I got to where I sprayed my NMF and just lost interest. The aircraft just never really interested me. Sad, actually, but more power to you, my friend. Flawless build as I said before, and maybe I'll get the urge to finish mine, although I really have my doubts.
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    Done
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    Sometimes I crack myself up
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    Well, I COULD tell you, but then I'd have to kill you...
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    I've always wanted to watch the L-39 class at Reno battle it out. It's as crazy as the T-6 class. A bunch of equal aircraft jockeying for position. What could possibly go wrong? I'm amazed every year when there aren't T-6 and L-39 bits and pieces scattered all over the valley floor.
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    Good question Rog. I remember that, too. Maybe one of the other Czech manufacturers are on it? There's plenty of good stuff on the horizon for those willing to work for it. Nothing shake the box, but if you can build Special Hobby, you can build these.
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    Phil, doing what the KGB suggests was the hardest thing I had to master in modeling. But once I did, it made all the difference. Just a slightly lightened color in the middle of panels then a filter wash to blend it all in. Makes all the difference!
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    Smitty, does the military still use the L-39 for Top Gun and similar dissimilar air to air training?
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    Oh yeah! Easily the world’s sexiest small jet. Oh how I love an L-39. Whoever designed it had a curvy lady on his mind, because they are simply a rolling masterpiece of cool.
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    FINALLY! 10 minutes ago I did a rapid test and am COVID negative. Still feel like a blob of gelatin, but I’m COVID free. Thanks for the prayers and positive waves.
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    Ever since I saw a Z-37 in action as a kid, I’ve always had a strange attraction to this thing. Literally a farm tractor with wings. Purpose built and almost indestructible.
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    For those of us who build short run, low pressure molding THIS IS amazing.
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    I’ve been collecting navel lint, ear wax, and toe jam my entire life. I want to get enough to sculpt a 1/24 scale Vostok 1
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    And those following Infinity Models list, THIS is a vert interesting, and very ambitious release schedule 2022 INF. 3203. Vampire F. Mk.3 INF. 3204. Vampire F.B. Mk.5 INF. 3205. Val INF. 3208. Kate 2023: INF. 3210. Me.410 INF. 3207. Z-37A Cmelak INF. 3206. Wyvern INF. 3209. Bristol Beaufighter TF. X Next: INF. 3211 L-39C INF. 3213 L-13A Blanik
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    WooHoo! Yes!
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    We’ll Carl, Toronto space is at a premium, especially along Bloor, if that’s where you are. Gotta move to Owen Sound. LOTS of space up there. Haha And yeah, the trunk of the 58 is huge, but the roof’s gotta fit in there. An 800 lb steel roof coming down on your Honda might not end well.
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    Yup. 30 deep. That 58 Retractable is 21 ft long. It gives me plenty of room to move around.
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    It’s 30x40 ft. My only regret was allowing the contractor to install those roll up doors. They have zero use except as a viewblock.
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    I just added a few nice pieces to my collection of vintage kit. A 1934 Swiss K31 in 7.5x55. A 1943 produced Ballester-Molina .45ACP. And another CZ75 compact to balance out the other side. The Ballester is Argentinian Air Force issue. My first time out with it, it swallowed an extractor. So I spent several weeks installing and tuning a new one. The Ballester is a really, really nice pistol. The K31 is a literal tack driver. The CZ? What can I say, it’s a CZ. One of the best handguns produced anywhere in the world today
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    We’ll, my barn is slowly taking shape. Our man cave/bar is behind me here, and the place is cluttered due to the crap we’re moving around. Got the 56 Meteor and 58 Skyliner inside with tons of room to spare.
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    Let me help you on this. PUT THIS CRAP TO BED. Give it a rest. We don’t generally remove posts. You, more than most, know this. We choose to let stuff stand. I don’t want a pissing match here or a gloatfest. COOL YOUR JETS AND STAND DOWN. This is over and it’s done with. Don’t go down that road of stirring the pot. Let it end. Deep breath, step back from the keyboard. Go build something and this will age out. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
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