Peterpools

I'm just an old fart! I'm a Poland Spring water whoosh these days Peter

Finishing up my research on the Hasegawa F4B-4 and a few more items will be needed. Any suggestions of who makes them and where to buy them: Rib tape Raised rivets Dzus Fastiners The model does have a lot of raised rivets - very delicate for a kit form 1970 but a lot more will be need plus the fasteners. Still trying yo hunt down the Lone Star Cockpit Set as well Much appreciated Peter

1/32: Grumman F11F-1F Tiger 1/35: Sikorsky S-61 Sea King 1/48: Boeing B-47 Stratojet

Pete Nice start on the Merlins - they sure are looking good Keep 'em comin Peter

Phil Right with you and I've set up a secondary table next to my bench to organize and keep the strated builds organized in one place. I tend to forget where I am in a build when I stop for a while and loose parts as if it is a written rule Peter

Danny Got ya.. I'm now making it a point to have whatever Mr Color and MRP paints I need for a build project on hand before starting as it's not that easy to find in the states Peter

Mike Holy Cow -- Awesome collection Peter

One of my other two hobbies and passion: I've been a Nikon shooter since the early 1970's and never looked back, starting with a F3 and and continuing to this day. Peter

Ernie What a gorgeous office! No time clock and the view - awesome Peter

William WOW ... interior looks fantastic Keep 'em comin Peter

Thanks Rob I'm much more of an AM guy then a scratch building guy and hopefully I can combine both. The bench is cleared and tomorrow the saga starts. Peter

Thanks Phil Glad you will be along for the build Peter

Thanks John Looking forward to it. 40 some odd years ago I built the exact same model as we did in the 1970's and won first place at the IPMS Nats in NYC. Times have sure changed. Peter

Harv Re-thinking your suggestion and sent Mike at Lone Star an email asking if there was a way of obtaining the casting a lot faster then the 4-6 week time frame, as it will set em too far back. Peter

GH Glad you will be along for the ride Peter

Harv I'm the last person to give advice. I recommend following the Castanza principal: what ever you think is the right way to go - do the exact opposite. Peter

BOEING F4B-4 HASEGAWA 1971 VF-6 USS SARATOGA 1936 Finally my large scale mojo is returning and wanting to keep the juices flowing, I decided it was time to embark on my two entries for the 2019 IPMS Mosquitocon this April. For the past two years, I've failed to finish and enter but this year, I'm determined. My plan is simple and with a heap of luck, I just might finish both entries. I've changed my mind so many times as what to build, I've lost count but I'm ready and both kits are right by the bench. The Boeing F4B-4 is project number one and when done, I'll dive into build entry number two: the Lukgraph Boeing F3B-3 (I'm constantly flip flopping on the Lukgraph kit as well – but it looks like the this one should be it). The Golden Years between the Wars is my favorite period of aviation and it's time to get cracking as I have been accumulating kits from this year for a very long time. My build plan is going to be pretty straight forward, update the kit with out slicing and dicing and concentrate on the overall details and go for the finish. The Hit List: The Front Office: what's in the kit was good by 10970 standards but by today's standards: blah at best. The Neomega engine set will replace the kit's Pratt & Whitney R-1340-16 engine, which is on par with the front office. The gear will need an upgrade and some details Not sure about re-working the control surfaces yet I'm also out to lunch on how to handle the wing ribs detail. Flying wires will be s/s piano wire – which is just fine with me. Yellow Wing Decals Mr Color and MRP paints Well that's the plan and just a few of the normal intro photos and I'm underway. reference: Carrier Fighters by J.V. Mizrahi : I bought the soft cover book in 1971 and have treasured it all these years. Two builds I followed on LSP Thanks for checking in Peter

Harv Eureka! Found it! Peter

Ernie Going to be an amazing build and I can only imaging the commitment in time and energy to complete the project. Epic for sure Peter

Thank Harv Just racking my brain trying to find the cutaway build on LSP - loads of great info. I did make up my mind I'm not going to drive myself nuts over the details and flying wires .. just going to do the best I can. Peter

The Harrier will have to wait a while to be finished as I need to get on my horse and start building for the upcoming Mosquitocaon this coming April. After changing my build plans a million and one times I've finally settled into what I think I can finish: First build: Hasegawa F4B-4 Then the Lukgraph Curtis F7C-1 Seahawk I've been search for the build thread on LSP with the cut away F4B-4. Would greatly appreciate the link I tried and as usual, came up short! Much appreciated Peter

Danny Super work on tackling the Big F4J. I fullappreciate you sharing the problems with all the AM, as I will be building the kit this year as well and have all the same AM plus throw in the Aires cockpit set and Quickboost seats. My vote is for the Aires seats and cockpit. Your c front office looks great and the burner cans: BRILLIANT. Keep 'em comin Peter

Super work on the fit and she looks great. Looking forward to the air brush work. Keep 'em comin Peter

Oliver The more I follow your amazing work, the more I am convince I need to find a new hobby. brilliant as always Keep 'em comin Peter

Ernie Super progress .. just take your timer, go slow and work your magic Keep 'em comin Peter