Peterpools

Cees Terrific progress - looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter

Phil Brilliant work on the front office - looking fantastic. Keep 'em comin Peter

OMG ... for me that would be two lifetimes and now take in the quality of the builds .. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Nice progress and building the tracks - yikes, what a job. Keep 'em comin Peter

Absolutely amazing scratch building. Detailing a weathering is unreal. Keep 'em comin Peter

Bill Great choice for the build. The interior looks perfect. Keep 'em comin Peter

John Having built a trio of Tamiya Mustangs, finding a unique scheme and markings keeps adding to the variety of markings and interest. Going to be a great build to follow. Keep 'e comin Peter

Pete You haven't overlooked even the smallest of details - just brilliant Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks guys for the warm and heartfelt welcome back. Peter

Carl I've been thinking about it for a long time and have my eye and have a short lists of which one I want to try. Just might give it a go after I finish the Sufa, I'll give it a go. Peter

John Fantastic progress on the Havoc - flawless. Love the front office. Keep 'em comin Peter

Martin Thanks so much both; the recovery and the Sufa photo. Just the best medicine to be with my friends Peter

Pete Just blown away with your building, detailing and figures. Keep 'em comin Peter

Jeroen Brilliant work. Detailing and weathering are superb, realistic and true to these old eyes. The Jeep and figures -just perfect. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Beautiful work on the Sherman - looking mighty good. Oh, those tracks, just know if I could eer muster up the discipline to build the tracks! I've always wanted to try my hand at armor and might just give it a go later this year. Keep 'em comin Peter

Gaz Nice work on he 190 - workmanship is spot on and she looks 'SMOOTH' as silk and ready for camo. Keep 'em comin Peter

Carl Would be great to buy the Sabre and restore it to non-flying display condition for the yard. Food for Disney Dreams Peter

Jerrry Congratulations on the birth of your grandson, Elijah Jacob. The best joy in life. Peter

Ernie I just can't believe it. Please send all my prayers to Harv and Bev. Deep down I know, all will be fine - it just takes time. Peter

Yikes, snow in Texas Have you tried making a snowman - could be iconic. If I could remember how to post photographs (I'm working on it), I post a few pics of good old Long island. It's been averaging snow two to three times a week and we've already had more snow then for the year! Peter

Thanks Guys - great to be back and working at the bench again. Just can't tell you how much I missed al my friends. Peter

Hi John Feels great to be back and now how to remember how to do things. Peter

A few years ago I woke up one day and realized I was totally burnt out, I just couldn't sit at the bench - the juices were gone! What started out a as short break, eventually became a few years. This past fall I began to feel physically weak, no energy and couldn't walk more then a few yards - as I was totally exhausted. Long story short I was diagnosed with cancer: non - Hodgkin's Lymphoma in early October. After starting chemo therapy, numerous hospital stays, my oncologist/hematologist has the cancer under control. What they say is true, chemo therapy is rough with all the chemicals leading to issues and side effects that need to be dealt with. I'm half way through my chemo sessions - approximately a 16 plus week program, not counting the missed sessions due to hospital stays and transfusions. Atrophy had set in and I needed a walker to help me keep my balance but I'm finally walking again. I'm hoping modeling will be my therapy for my hands hand muscles and closing in on what they once were. I've started working on the Academy F-16I Sufa and in a week or so, hopefully will be able to post a short update on my progress. I have been lurking all the time I was absent from the forum and will be catching up on all the builds. I know all my friends on the forum will help me keep a positive attitude, as I push forward to beat my cancer. Looking forward to bench time and spending time with all the guys. Peter

Gaz Sure wish I was back in my 50's Peter

Holy Cow - another awesome Chopper build. Terrific work and the interior is brilliantly doner Keep 'em comin Peter