JohnB

The Sandman is all done. The kit is the old Academy/Minicraft kit that had been on my shelf for YEARS. I used Xtracolor Gulf War Desert Sand for the topsides and MM Dk. Gull Gray for the undersides. Decals are Pyn-Up from his B-24's of Tidal Wave sheet. This is my 1st 1/72 build in quite a long while but won't be my last. I'm considering another 1/72 Tidal Wave a/c in the near future using the Hasegawa kit. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts! (NO after market stuff used.)

LOL Phil. Thanks!

That's great Harv. Sprinkles sure beat high wind gusts and heavy rain!

Thanks Carl! My 1st time to experience a hurricane although in the past we have gotten tropical depression type storms left over from hurricanes. This was really a 1st (and I hope the last)!

Thanks Jeff. We were very lucky. As far as I can tell there was no significant damage to my neighbors. We have lots of tall trees and they kind of served as a wind break I think. Everyone was really sweating it out though. Never been through a hurricane before!

LOL Same here.

Yes it is! Thanks!!!

Back to normal more or less. Just some yard cleanup needed.

It's slowly going on to the NE but we are still getting a lot of wind which makes me a bit nervous! Hearing it gust and send crap flying around hitting the house, etc ain't no fun! But, so far so good!

Thanks! So far no problems although some areas of town have damage. I'm ready for Laura to get gone!

So far so good Bill! Looking at the TV it appears it's going more to the NE now. All I'm getting right now is some wind and a little rain. Power has stayed on but it ain't completely over just yet! Fingers and toes crossed!

Very true. My box came from Sprue Bros. and DID have ample "peanuts".

Thanks Jeff. I'll let y'all know how things go.

Outstanding work. I've built this kit and it isn't a easy build. High cuss-factor, etc. Yours is very well done!

Probably from shoving other boxes against it.

When I first saw the box I figured the plastic was broken but was surprised to find it wasn't. Lucked out on this one!

Delivered via UPS to USPS then to me which makes the culprit one or the other. Received this a couple of days ago. Thankfully the Taska 1/35 Pz Mk. III inside was unharmed.

Painting done. Decals are next. Love that glossy Xtracolor!

Fingers crossed Harv.

NOT good news Harv!

THANKS guys for your concern. Very much appreciated. Sandman is all painted and ready for decals. Pics later today.

I'm about as ready as I can be except I need to go to the store and get some more Friskies for my critters. LOL After that it'll just be a waiting and hoping game.

Not something I look forward to! Fingers crossed.

Will do Bill! Right now it's sunny and hot. Wish it would stay that way!

Supposed to be a Cat 1 when it reaches us here in NW Louisiana. Very unusual! I hope they are wrong.