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Scott Going to be a great entry and looking to follow the whole way.

Phil I'm not sure .. good question.

Ernie Thanks for the info - I never knew

The Devastator does look mighty good.

Gaz How right you are - sometimes it's best to leave things as they are.

Gaz Just hard to see, but I now understand

Ernie Some mighty fine work on the dive flaps and they do look so good

Phil Tough choice for sure

Ernie I saw the Snow Birds perform many years ago at the reading Air Show and they were awesome. Always loved the Tutor and am looking forward to the kits.

Rob Never thought about those types of constraints and issues living on a small island. You're so right and lucky to have helpful friends and the abilities to tackle such problems. I'm a great starter but a terrible finisher and over the years, have learned to make that phone call right at the start. Still, I wish I had your abilities to dig in and solve a lot of these problems that are always popping up.

Another year and even though it was again shown in their 2022 catalog ... still a no show. At this point, it surely seems as if will never be released. Good thing I decided not to hold my breath. 😪

Holy Smokes - finally! Can't wait to buy and build a few

Oliver AMG - absolutely incredible - the screens look perfect and another added layer of brilliant details.

Ernie, some mighty informative insight in the Helldivers problems and flight issues. For me dive bombers and torpedo planes need to have the look and feel of a hardened boxer, that could take a punch and dish out more - and that the Helldiver had.

Rob Right,you and John and every aircraft build I've done these past few years, I've gone with a Quinta cockpit set - they are amazing. I'm still reading up and watching as many videos as I can on masks and even HGW transfer as I have a feeling, I'll be using themn not to far down the line.

Rob Nice going on bringing the plumbing situation under control. I had a clogged pipe a few days before Christmas, called a plumber and he couldn't resolve the issue. Called in a specialist and in an hour or so, the clogged was removed and gone. I know my limitations - limited at best and way less and miles behind your capabilities and skills. As my wife says and she is always right, just call a professional who knows what they are doing right from the start and have the problem fixed the right way. After I try, I normally wind up calling anyway.

Phil Nice presents for sure under the tree and a nice choice for the GB as well.

Gaz Not quite sure. Is it the existing rivets are raised and the ones you just did are punched?

Chris and Scott Thanks Guys, I think I now have enough great ideas to build the vent the right way and keep it portable, so it's only in the window when the booth is in use. When I'm done (in a week or so) I'll post a few photos.

Chris Shall do

Chris When I was using the Artograph 1530 in my old studio, I actually just pushed the exhaust stubs right up against the window screen. After the renovation and moving into my new studio and being so much more aware of the health issues, I wanted to vent directly out the window. I think you way will work for me and this weekend, I'll hit HD and buy the flexible dryer vent hose. See how it goes

Carl Nice find and a great deal on Tamiya's latest kits. Glossed the P-40 today and for the first time I used Tamiya's Clear Gloss Lacquer LP-9 instead of Mr Color Clear Gloss #46 and I was very impressed with the results. Right now I would call it a draw between the two clear gloss lacquers What's your thoughts comparing the two clears? I see you bought a bottle of Tamiya Pearl Clear - is this a semi gloss finish - never heard of it before?

John Awesome for sure and the Quinta cockpit set is remarkable to say the least.

Ernie Very well one of the major issues I've been having these past few years and am taking a good, hard look how I approach building. My new approach: slowing down, trying a lot harder to understand what the manufacture wants us to do and then spend the time working out a solution. Blaming poor instructions surely doesn't get the kit built or cut the mustard. The POA should be: if others have built it, so can I.

Ernie As always, I can't thank you enough for all you do to make LSM a home to share our hobby and passion with. Your generosity and devotion are so greatly appreciated beyond what I can say. When I saw the list of Raffle Winners and the Borders Lancaster was next to my name, I knew Lady Luck was riding with me, truly an amazing gift. I just can't thank you enough for including the Lanc in the raffle. I've never won such a spectacular prize and decided to devote this coming year to building the Lanc and a few of her Friends: Border Lancaster Kotare Spitfire Revell Spitfire MkII Revell Hurricane MkII Surely looks like it's going to be an WWII RAF year. I'll be buying the paints by the gallon, loads of AM and adding a new shelf to my display case. Wishing Ernie and all my friends the very a Merry Christmas